• The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Spring Pastures

    …recognize some of the issues that are going to be the biggest concern at certain times a year, like obviously some conditions are just they’re not linked to season or…

  • Behavior 101 For Animal Sanctuaries

    …Is Behavior? While this may seem self-explanatory, let’s define the concept of behavior to ensure we are all on the same page. Over the years, various ethologists (scientists who study…

  • Spaying And Neutering Pigs: A Health Imperative

    …years after the procedure, even when the procedure is done at an early age. At What Age Should A Pig Be Spayed Or Neutered? The bigger and older a pig…

  • Care Recommendations For Ducklings

    …their quarantine and/or gotten the all clear from a veterinarian. Be cautious if introducing two ducklings as an older/larger duckling may injure a younger/smaller duckling or not allow them to…

  • Care Recommendations For Turkey Chicks

    …amount of scratch can be provided to older chicks, but only as a treat as it is not nutritionally whole. Be aware that the addition of scratch may not be…

  • Potential Rabbit Health Challenges

    …may involve the filing down of or removal of the offending tooth. Older rabbits are also at an increased risk of dental disease as they lose bone density. When this…

  • Care Recommendations For Crias (Baby Alpacas And Llamas)

    …will require frequent, even hourly, feedings. As they get stronger and older, you can reduce the number of feedings and increase the volume of each lesser feeding. Calculating Milk Volume…

  • Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Heavy Metal Toxicosis In Birds

    …Lead-contaminated soil is of particular concern in urban areas, around older homes, and near roadways, industrial sites, and toxic waste sites.  Similarly, human activities such as mining, smelting, steel production,…

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