Controlling Nuisance Birds
…your barn of birds. Eliminating areas where birds can roost, destroying nests and repairing any holes in the barn’s structure eliminate access to nesting areas. In cases of severe infestations,…
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Barn Fire at Oasis Farm
April 6, 2011 – Early yesterday morning a barn fire destroyed the main barn belonging to long-time Arabian breeding farm, Oasis Arabians, located near Cincinnati, OH.? The farm, co-owned by…
Facing The Unthinkable
…quickly in a barn than in most other structures, because just about everything that a barn is made of or contains burns easily. Barns have long open aisles and lots…
Winter Prep: Fall Barn-Chore Checklist
…your barn. If you need new rubber mats in your stalls, new gravel around your barn, a new hose or even light bulbs, take care of those needs now. Moving heavy…
Fight Nature with Nature to Remove Flies and Mosquitos
…like a stock watering tank, birdbath, an old tire holding water or even that annoying leaky faucet behind the barn. They need cover to hide from predators, for traveling, for…
Hiring A Horse-Sitter
…you headed out to the barn at 4:30 in the afternoon, and at 6:15 you closed the barn doors. Next, note the little quirks about your farm and your animals….
Book Excerpt: Finding a Trainer for Your Child
…little research is in order. Check your phone book for riding centers, also called barns, farms, or training centers, in your area. Call to find out if the barn offers…
Book Review: John Blackburn’s Healthy Stables by Design
…built one of their first projects in 1983, including a 20-stall broodmare barn and a 16-stall yearling barn. Despite their age, the barns are still stunning in their simplicity, functionality…
Fresh Barns Are Healthier
…reduce the ammonia is a step in the right direction. Obviously, daily cleaning of your horse’s stall and removal of the wet spots is important. In addition, your barn should…
Take Tractor Safety Seriously
…Maintenance Basic tractor safety includes following the tractor manufacturer’s general maintenance requirements and recommendations, such as the time frame for changing oil. (It’s going to be listed in hours rather…