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Official BYH Contests, Polls, Etc.

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Herds General - Applicable to Most Herd Animals

Emergencies, Injuries, Diseases, and Cures

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Sentry, Baymule’s Livestock Guard Dog

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New Rules Concerning OTC Animal Medications

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Showing Your Herd

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BYH Online Herd Show

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Horse contest! Show your horses! Ends, Oct 6th!

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When to disbud?

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UPDATE: Rough, rambunctious, slightly aggressive buck...

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2023, Waiting on Lambs!

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A NEW DIRECTION FOR THE OLD RAM

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Black Oil Sunflower Seeds

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Nadudana Cattle (mini zebu) AI

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31 Atmospheric rivers, 73 ft. of snow, massive wild flower blooms in California...can it get any better for the bees?

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I have lost one of my bee-hives! 🐝

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Wow, 2023 and still catching the swarms! How about you?

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Planting a Bee Garden for Better Honey

Honey Harvest

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Another lessons learned! (Ouch #2)

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Is My Mini Pregnant?

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Donkey Delights: Top 10 Treats Your Donkey Will Love

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Just bought a new horse as a first timer, normal or not?

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Bucking Horse!

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Is my donkey pregnant?

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Reina, Baymule’s Horse

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What Can Alpacas Eat?

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A couple of issues

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What should I do when my braces fall off in the epidemic situation?

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River Buffaloes
Why You Should Add Llamas To Your Backyard Herd

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Poultry and Egg science

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Recipes and Kitchen Tips

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Recipe Index

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What is this crochet stitch????

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I never thought I'd consider a milking machine.....

Processing For Meat

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