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Congratulations, You Bought Home A New Puppy Bringing home a new puppy is a rewarding and exciting experience. What a lot of people don't talk about is how it's also confusing, especially if you're a first-time puppy parent. Most common puppy care questions will hit you as you're pushing a cart down the pet aisle. You'll see tons of different...

Bringing home a new puppy is a rewarding and exciting experience. What a lot of people don't talk about is how it's also confusing, especially if you're a first-time puppy parent. Most common puppy care questions will hit you as you're pushing your cart down the pet aisle. You'll see tons of different dog foods and each one claims it's the...

Horses in Winter have different nutrition requirements in cold months than they do the rest of the year. First of all, horses get much of their nutrition from forage and pasture grazing. These resources start to die out in winter, so owners must provide an alternative forage source for horses in Winter. Because of this, horses' water intake is...

Here at C-A-L Ranch, we love carving pumpkins as much as the next person. It's one of those Halloween traditions we look forward to all year. Unfortunately, Jack O' Lanterns start to mold and stink up our doorsteps after a couple weeks. It won't be long until we start seeing rotting pumpkins smashed across streets and sidewalks. Sure, smashing...

Tips To Help You Train Your Puppy Many people have high expectations when they first bring home a puppy. You anticipate the puppy’s warm snuggles, wet nose, and the joy and entertainment he brings to your family. If you’ve had a puppy before, you may have forgotten the difficult the less fun parts of puppyhood. If this is your first...

Tips To Help You Carve A Pumpkin People have been carving pumpkins in America for centuries. The tradition originates from Irish folklore. The Irish would carve out turnips and potatoes to ward off the mythical Stingy Jack and other evil spirits. When Irish settlers came to America, they found pumpkins and decided to use those instead. Americans...

DIY Leaf Removal Tips Removing fall leaves can be a daunting task, especially if you've got a large yard. Even if you have a small yard or live in a subdivision, it can still be quite the chore. Many people opt to hire a service for leaf removal. While this may be easier on your back, it's harder on your...

Making Deer Jerky In Your Oven Some people love hunting just for the sport, but for most of us, it’s all about the meat and what you can do with it. When it comes to venison, making deer jerky is one of our favorite things to do. Making jerky may seem like a daunting task. Many people think you need...

Basic Emergency Preparations With Hurricane Matthew approaching the east coast, many families are having to evacuate their homes and head for higher ground. Although most of us out west don't have to worry about hurricanes, this storm is a reminder that we need to prepare our families for other natural disasters and emergencies. Many of our folks...

Do You Compost? Why You Should Consider Starting A Compost Pile At Home Creating your own compost pile is a great way to add nutrients and helpful microorganisms to your soil, save money, and recycle waste. Composting is a great way to substitute fertilizer use, which is good not only for the environment but also for your wallet. September and...