Do Goats Keep Snakes Away? (Or Scare & Kill Snakes)

Last week I listened to a radio phone in talking about snakes, and in particular a fear of snakes and what can be done to keep them away. One caller said he kept a goat to keep snakes away. I’d never heard of such a thing, so did the research into whether goats scare snakes…

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Can Eagles Fly Above Storms / or Into Storms?

You can’t fail to be impressed by eagles. This apex predator has a range of skills will let it rule over the bird kingdom. They don’t have many weaknesses, and that includes their ability to fly at higher ranges than other birds… but can eagles fly above or into storms?  Can eagles fly above storms? Larger…

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How to Tell If Your Horse Has Bonded with You?

Horses are emotional animals that can be very sensitive to human body language. Therefore it’s not always easy for people to tell if their horse has bonded with them or not. If you own a new horse, you might wonder when it’s has started to bond yet.  In many cases, and provided they are treated…

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Why Do Bald Eagles Build Nests Up High? (How High)

Have you ever wondered why bald eagles build their nests up so high? If you’ve seen them on or near your property in a nest, you can’t fail to be amazed at how high they build their nests up in trees.  Why do bald eagles build nests up high? Bald eagles build nests up high to…

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Do Ferrets Bond to One Person & Get Attached to Owners?

If you are considering getting a pet ferret, then there’s something to consider, which is how they bond and get attached to their owners. As a very broad and general observation, ferrets will often bond to just one person. But why do ferrets only bond with one person? Well, ferrets will bond with whoever gives…

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How to Keep a Ferret Warm (What Temperature is Too Cold)

Ferrets are the domesticated cousins of the weasel, stoat, ermine and polecat. This means they thrive in the cold and have a low tolerance for heat.  However, they also lack the coping skills of their wilder counterparts so you need to compensate for these in extreme temperatures – meaning you might need to take steps…

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