šæ How to Grow Your Own Loofah (Luffa) from Seed From Horse -n- Bear Ranch If youāve ever wondered where natural sponges come from, youāll be delighted to learn they grow on a vine! Loofah (or luffa) is a member of the gourd family. When fully matured and dried, the fibrous interior becomes a wonderful…
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Goat Anemia
Natural Support for Goat Anemia Horse-n-Bear Ranch | The Herb Peddler Goats can become anemic after heavy parasite loads, kidding, or illness. Pale eyelids, weakness, and poor appetite are common signs.This article offers safe, natural ways to support red blood cell health using ingredients you can find at most feed or farm stores. āļø Fastest…
Protozoa Protocol
š¾ IntroductionTea for the Tender Gut A Protocol for Protozoa and Poise In the hush of the barn, where hooves tap rhythms older than memory, a young goat falters. Her belly speaks in watery tones, her eyes dim with discomfort. And so, the herbalist listensānot just with ears, but with instinct. A kettle sings. Roots…
ABCs – Deworming
šæ The ABCs of Natural Health: Deworming with Purpose On our farm, healing follows the rhythm of nature. We honor the cycle of Activate, Build, and Cleanseāa framework that guides how we care for our animals, our land, and ourselves. š Cleanse: The Deworming Phase Parasites are more than a nuisanceātheyāre silent thieves of vitality….
Meningeal Yes or No
šØ Kid Goat Paralysis? Here’s What to Do Before You Deworm Woke up to find your month-old goat kid dragging its back legs? Panic is natural, but reaching for fenbendazole might not be. Sudden paralysis in young goats isnāt always meningeal worm (in fact, it’s almost never). Hereās a practical breakdown for goat owners who…
Common Parasites in Goats
Barber Pole Worm and Other Common Goat Parasites in the Southeast At Horse-n-Bear Ranch, we’ve been fine-tuning our goats’ treatment for the notorious Barber Pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) and other common parasites. Our journey has taught us valuable lessons about managing these pests and ensuring our herd remains healthy and thriving. Understanding Barber Pole Worm…
Goats as Livestock Guardians?
From personal experience, ever since we got Livestock Guardian Dogs, we have lost more chickens due to being killed by the dogs than we ever lost to predators. Yes, the dogs will bark at intruders and kill opossums that actually have killed a chicken once, but I think we underestimated our goats’ guarding abilities. While…