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Squirrels don't usually eat suet, but they could. The squirrels on my property never bother my suet feeders, but they sometimes empty out my bird feeders. I have a ground feeder for squirrels and rabbits (and anything else that eats on the ground) but we often have as many as 8 squirrels at...

All of our rabbits were pets, too. Some lived in very large and well appointed cages in our barn, and a few lived in the house. Rabbits can be litter box trained. One of our rabbits, with the original name Thumper, used to love to chase our 185 pound Newfoundland around the house. Maverick...

The one thing to be aware of when raising pigs is that they can force their way out of many enclosures. Pigs are sort of like living bulldozers. They are very powerful, and can force open gates if they are not secured very well. They are also great diggers and can dig under fences. Ask me how...

We have feeders on tree branches and shepherds hooks. We even put feed in a mineral block holder on the ground for the squirrels and chipmunks. Racoons are interesting and intelligent animals, too. They have to eat also!

You are very welcome!!! If you get into goats, and need help, let me know! My wife and I have experienced just about everything regarding goats and sheep.

That is the field guide that serious birders always keep handy. I've been a birder since I was a little kid, and that is the best and easiest field guide to use. We have several feeders that we can see from our kitchen window, and we keep a copy of it on the window sill. When we hike, I have...

I can't guarantee it's a racoon, but that's my guess. They can climb anything.

My guess is probably a racoon.

Very nice!!! Now you need a bird guide. This is the one that I suggest...

Some ppl just brush the rabbits (the best way) and use that fur, or you can shear them w/ a clipper, but because rabbits are small you need small dog or cat clippers w/ a surgical blade- which will clip to the skin...(which a good set will cost you $300-$400) you can't use the clippers for...

You'll be connected to your goats!!! They behave similarly to dogs in that respect. Kidding time is usually around April. You'll do best if you buy some bottle babies and finish bottle feeding them. That way they'll REALLY bond to you. They'll consider you to be their parents. Regarding...

I've never had cows, but I had a dairy goat farm, and I have friends who have cow dairies. Goats are just so much easier. Obviously, they're much smaller. Although cows are much smarter than people think goats are REALLY smart and very bonded to their owner. Their waste is much easier to...

You shear them, just like you shear a sheep, but you don't need a sheep shearer. My wife got really good at it. I'm not sure how long it takes for them to grow their fleece back. I'll ask my wife in the morning and get back to you. For larger animals, like our sheep, angora goats, llamas...

My wife used to raise fiber (wool) rabbits. Lion Heads and another breed, I can't remember. We never raised animals for meat, we can't slaughter animals that we raised. But my wife spins, crochets and knits, so we raised all sorts of fiber animals. My wife got good at crossing different...

We're in the northeast (upstate New Yrok). It's too early for us to start seeds right now.

When we had pigs we worked out a deal with one of the large local farmstands. We left them a large garbage can and they filled it with whatever old produce they had. I picked up the can every day and left them another empty can. It reduced their waste carting bill and I got free feed for my...

No need to be embarassed that gold finshes aren't gold in the winter. Most people think they migrate, but they're right there all winter, they just loose their golden plumage. I love to seem them slowly regain their golden color as spring progresses. Once you realize what they look like in...

Blue Jays are one of my favorite birds. They do like large platform type feeders, and their favorite seeds are sunflower seeds.

When we had bees, we got our bees and supplies from Better Bee, which is in the next town from us. https://www.betterbee.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiApsiBBhCKARIsAN8o_4ir_NVc07E_BtxIWtpHlsvoRHrTCmrjpbCMKHjKr-xOWIndhAg8jcAaAsoeEALw_wcB