Suet for the birds Suet is a type of fat from beef that is heated then cooled and formed into squares. Added to the squares can be an assortment of sunflowers, berries, fruits, seeds or nuts. Suet is considered a high energy food for birds because it consists of fat. A gram ... Read More

Monitoring water intake is another very important consideration during winter weather. Mature horses in temperate climates will normally drink from 5 - 8 gallons of water per day. Increasing the amount of hay in the diet will increase the water consumption, up to 9 or 10 gallons of water with ... Read More

Because of their strikingly beautiful black and orange or yellow plumage, their distinctive whistle, spring songs and their amazing suspended nest, Orioles are quickly becoming one of America’s favorite birds. While over eight species of Orioles can regularly be seen in the United States, we’ll deal mainly with two species: ... Read More