Why Is My Cow Not Eating or Drinking?

Brown and white cow close-up

A cow that stops eating or drinking may have a serious illness. Learn the common causes, what to check, which signs mean call the vet right away, and what not to do.

What is in Commercial Chicken Feed?

Hens gathered around a red feeder in a chicken coop

Commercial chicken feed is a balanced mix of grains, protein meals, calcium, vitamins and minerals. Here is what is in it, how starter, grower and layer feeds differ, and how to read the tag.

Making Sugar Boards For Bees

A sugar board gives honey bees emergency winter food above the cluster. Learn when to use one, how to make it without cooking and how to keep it safe.

Feeding Fodder Beet to Beef Cattle

Fodder beet is a high-energy, high-sugar winter crop. How to transition cattle over two weeks or more, avoid acidosis and choke, and fill the mineral and protein gaps.

Feeding Sugar to Beef Cattle

Beef cattle eating at a feed bunk

Sugar from molasses, beet pulp and similar feeds can add energy to beef cattle rations, but too much sugar and grain can upset the rumen. Here is how it works and how to feed it safely.