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Posts by Dane McManis

link to Shavings Vs Straw: What Is Better for Pigs?

Shavings Vs Straw: What Is Better for Pigs?

Whether you are in the pig industry commercially or have a small pig farm, you must know what type of bedding material is good for your pigs. Shavings and straw are two good bedding options but which...

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link to Can You Raise Pigs On Concrete?

Can You Raise Pigs On Concrete?

Raising pigs can seem easy since they eat almost anything, and are pretty easy-going, but can you raise pigs on concrete? Domestic pigs can grow up to 770lbs this size means they can hurt themselves,...

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link to Can a Chicken Drink Too Much Water?

Can a Chicken Drink Too Much Water?

It can be rare to think about how much water a chicken can drink, but do problems happen if they drink too much? Chickens can suddenly switch to drinking too much water, show signs of disease, and...

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link to Why Baby Chickens Need Grit (and How to Provide It)

Why Baby Chickens Need Grit (and How to Provide It)

If you've never owned chickens before, you may not realize that there is more to their diet than just chicken seed. From a young age, baby chickens also require a number of supplements to their diet...

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link to Can Pigs be Healthy on a Vegan Diet?

Can Pigs be Healthy on a Vegan Diet?

When people think of a pig, they likely think of a farm animal that eats everything. But a pig’s diet is just as important as any other animal, but can pigs be healthy on a vegan diet? These...

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link to This Is Why Chickens Dig Holes (And Lay in Them)

This Is Why Chickens Dig Holes (And Lay in Them)

If you’ve ever been on a farm, you may have noticed chickens digging holes, lying down in them and then flopping around in the dirt and sand – and then shaking it all over the place, but why do...

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Dane started learning about farming while volunteering on a farm. Now he and his wife raise chickens, pigs, and ducks on their small farm with their two little girls.


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