Pets & Farm Animals

At the Almanac, we know that pets are members of the family. Enjoy our many pet tips from health remedies to recipes. Interested in raising chickens, pigs, goats, or other small farm animals? It’s easier than you think. Let us help you get started …

Dog age chart, how old is my dog? Black and brown dog with collar

Dog Years to Human Years: Dog Age Chart and Calculator

How Old is My Dog in Human Years?

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Cat Age Chart: Cat Years to Human Years Calculator

How Old is My Cat in Human Years?

Raising Dairy Goats

Raising Goats for Beginners: Space, Shelter, Feeding, and Milking Tips for Fresh Goat’s Milk

Learn how to raise dairy goats successfully with expert tips on housing, fencing, feeding, and milking.

Raising Ducks for Eggs

Things to Consider When Raising Ducks in Your Backyard

Pigs Free-Ranging

Raising Pigs for Beginners: How to Keep, Feed, and Care for Backyard Pigs

How to Raise Pigs for Meat at Home

Plants That Are Toxic to Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets

Keep Your Pets Away From These Poisonous Plants!

The Perks of Pigs: Fun Facts About Pigs

Amazing Facts About Pigs

Brown Chinese Geese

Raising Geese: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Raise Geese for Eggs

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Pet Proofing Your Home

Farm Animals

5 Easiest Animals to Raise if You’re Starting Out

Low-maintenance livestock for a small farm or big backyard

Miniature Farm Animals and Livestock

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Signs of a Sick Cat or Dog

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Understanding Your Pet’s Behavior

Turkeys on a farmyard

Raising Turkeys: A Beginner’s Guide

Are you ready to add turkeys to your backyard or homestead?

Plan for Your Pet’s Safety

Home Remedies for Pets

Remedies for Fleas, Dry Skin, Cuts, Skunk Spray, and More

Names for Groups of Animals

Animal group names from the strange to the silly!

Animal Track Identification - Pictures and ID Chart

Identifying Animal Footprints and Paw Prints

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Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Can and Can’t Eat

Which Foods Are Dangerous for Dogs?

Strutting Tom Turkey, in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA urban / suburban wildlife. Turkey trivia. Why do Turkeys gobble?

Turkey Trivia: Fun Facts About Turkeys

How Much Turkey Does a Person Eat Per Year?

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Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods for Cats

Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe for Kitties?

Summer Pests That Affect Dogs and Cats

What the cat (and dog) brought in!

What Is Your Cat Trying to Say to You?

A Guide to Cat Body Language and Communication

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Caring for a Senior Pet

Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Cats?

Busting the Christmas Poinsettia toxicity myth

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Is Your Pet Overweight? Exercise and Eating Tips for Dogs and Cats

How Can You Tell is Your Pet is Overweight?

Pet Goat Facts and Tips

Homespun Remedies for Fleas

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Proper Pet Nutrition: Cat and Dog Food

Make a Puppy Crate Feel Like Home

Pet Behavior Solutions: Barking, Chewing, Jumping, Digging

How to Kill A Goldfish (and other pets, if you're not careful)

Choosing a Cat Food

Love Talk for Pigs

What Pigs Like and Don't Like

Easy To Make Catnip, Cat Toys

A Sweet New Pet! How to Find the Right Puppy for You

Tips on choosing the right dog breed

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Fun Facts About Rabbits That You Probably Didn’t Know!

So many interesting facts about rabbits—plus a quiz!

Everything You've Ever Been Itching to Know About Fleas. Really.

Fun Facts About Crickets (And How to Care for Crickets)

Yes, crickets can be pets (like fish)!

The Story of One Small Farm in America

How Two Young Farmers Brought Their Small Farm Dreams to Life

Manure Guide

When to Spread What