Candied  violets  were a candy delicacy of the nineteenth century. Today, they are still a delicacy and are perfect for serving in country café, home afternoon teas and in candy stores.


Twix chocolate bars are delicious. And if you crave them, making your own can be one way of keeping down the cost while ensuring your own quality control over the end results.


If you love the taste of peanut butter and chocolate, you can't go wrong with buckeyes. Buckeyes are basically delicious little peanut butter balls, coated in rich chocolate.


Candied pizza is a fun inclusion to the holiday season food treats and it's an ideal treat for such occasions as backyard camping, movie nights, football game watching, sleepovers and much more.


Ready to indulge in some justifiable Christmas candy goodness? Here's how to get into the spirit of the season with a holiday sugar high. Beginning reading this how-to by scrolling down to step one.


"Waasung Gudog" is a delicacy very popular in Tripura and not known by most of the people outside this region. It's easy to prepare and delicious too.


Fish curry is a very common dish in Kerala and Bengal.  Fish  is a rich source of numerous minerals and other essential oils that are recommended for daily consumption.


A love of art can be combined with a love of chocolate to create a striking, whimsical and delicious portrait. With just a photograph, a computer, and a few shades of chocolate, you can depict a person's face in one of the most delicious mediums in the world.


This is a classic, rich, delicious recipe for Ube (purple yam). This is great in Halo Halo or just alone.


Make Vegetable Salad (Pecal) with Peanut Gravy

This recipe is how to prepare vegetable salad with peanut gravy or known as pecal in Malaysia. It is nutritious and ideal for either lunch or dinner and it is also perfect diet for breakfast.


A knish is classic Jewish deli food, but you can easily make it at home. Create a basic dough that doesn't need any yeast or proofing. Roll the dough into two large squares.


Oyster sauce is a popular condiment used in Chinese cuisine. Homemade oysters sauces may not have the exact same taste as commercially purchased ones, but they are easy to make and still tasty.


Keep a package of homemade taco mix stashed away in the cupboard for a quick and inexpensive meal. Just say hey and dinner is on the table. Serve tacos with favorite condiments such as shredded lettuce, grated cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes and favorite  salsa .


"Hanging curd" is a process by which whey gets drained from the curd. When it is completely drained, you will have chakka, or hung curd. This ingredient is used in many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes and is a great source of calcium.


Mahamri are traditional Swahili doughnuts especially popular in the costal regions of Kenya and Tanzania. Puffy and golden brown, these triangular doughnuts are made with coconut milk and spiced with cardamom.


Molagakilli Sambar is an authentic dish of South India. While traditional  Sambar  can take around half an hour to make, you can whip up a quick version of Sambar in 15 minutes.


If you've ever had haggis out of a can, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. But if you've ever had an authentic haggis, you might be hooked by the rich and nutty flavor.


Sweet Potato Pudding is an all time favorite for both locals and tourists alike. Some people still bake it the traditional way on a coal pot, where some of the charcoal is placed on a piece of metal and placed on top of the baking pan.


Pani popo  are sweet coconut buns native to Samoan cuisine.  Pani  means "buns," and  popo  means "coconut." The buns themselves are made from a sweet bread dough.


This spread is a version of the 'sauce' used in gyros.


This is how you prepare a Georgian Acharuli Xachapuri. Makes 1 serving.


Fried Potatoes is a very common dish in Kashmir. In this article, you will learn the step by step process to prepare it. This is second way to make fried potatoes in Kashmiri style.


Dumplings are a versatile dish with divergent origins from around the world. Dumplings (or dumplins) from the American South are generally served as part of a soupy chicken dish.


Meatballs are a classic food item in many cultures, but no such meatball exists like the Danish meatball. The Danish meatballs are called Frikadeller in Denmark, and can be traced back for centuries.


Got a lump of hard brown sugar in the pantry? Don't be tempted to toss it.—It'll still be usable after following one of these suggested methods.—Just choose the one that best fits your available pantry items.


Cornmeal dumplings are a delicious comfort food, and are often prepared in Caribbean and Southern cooking. Cornmeal dumplings are made by mixing together cornmeal, flour and a few other ingredients, forming dumplings from the dough, and cooking the dumplings in boiling water or broth.


Do you know you can roast a coconut and it taste delicious? It is very easy to prepare. All you need is a coconut and an oven.


Sugar, sugar, sugar. We all consume far more of it than we ever need. And yet the thought of giving up the baked goodies is too painful by half. Instead, look for creative ways to reduce sugar when baking, and soon you'll learn to lessen that sweet tooth while still enjoying the advantages of a fulfilling baked item.


Have you ever wondered why a recipe calls for a certain type of spoon? Are you thinking of sneaking in that metal spoon even though the recipe calls for a wooden one?!


Daal dhokli is a very tasty recipe to try. You can make it easily by following the given steps.


It can be a pain to realize you're out of baking soda in the middle of making a recipe. Luckily, there are a few substitutes that can be used in place of baking soda.


Meringue is a light, low-fat mixture of whipped egg whites and sugar that is used to top pies or make cookies. To achieve a thick and glossy texture, attention must be paid to the details: the quality of the eggs, the time you spend beating the whites, and the temperature of the oven.


Reducing the fat level of a pie risks reducing the tasty enjoyment of the pie. Using one of the simple methods outlined here will help to replicate the tastiness without bringing quite so much fat into your diet.


There's quite a few ways to prepare baking pans, but all yield pretty similar results. Choosing a method really depends on what you have available and how you prefer to prepare the pan.


Bake sales are a community fundraiser that almost anyone can participate in, whether it's setting up the stand, creating signs, baking the goods for sale or selling.


Everyone loves peda. It is soft and sweet and has its own unique taste. Here is a recipe to make a basic Milk Peda


Baking Powder is an important leavening ingredient in a wide variety of baked goods. If you don't have any on hand for your recipe, don't despair - it's quite easy to recreate the leavening effect of baking powder by substituting baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and an acidic ingredient to your recipe, which will react to form leavening bubbles.


Make the Cornell Triple Rich Formula That Improves the Quality of Plain White Flour

Back in the 1930s, Cornell University's nutritionists developed a recipe to improve the nutritional quality of plain white flour. This was originally done to help people on inferior diets.


Limiting your sugar intake is always a good idea when it comes to health. However, lowering the amount used in baking can be tricky, since the amount of sugar used may affect not only your bake's taste, but its texture, moistness, and ability to rise as well.


If your recipe calls for self-rising flour, and you only have all-purpose at home, there is no need to panic. It is quite simple to make your own self-rising flour using ingredients you likely have at home.


If you can't decide whether you want a nutty pie or chocolate chip cookie, try a thoroughbred pie. The classic thoroughbred pie starts with a flaky pastry shell that's filled with melted butter, chocolate, toasted walnuts, and a touch of Kentucky bourbon (optional).


Baking is considered a science because it involves chemical reactions between ingredients. When you measure for baking, you must have the perfect balance between flours, leaveners, liquid ingredients and fats in order to get the results you want.


Making rice flour can help you save money, especially if you or anyone in your family eats a gluten-free diet. Many foods normally made with wheat flour can be tweaked for a gluten-free alternative, such as rice flour.


This is an old Victorian recipe for making rolled wafers to have with ice cream, cream filling, or chocolate. This recipe has been modernised from an old Victorian cookbook.


Quail eggs are gaining a following, as more and more people begin to enjoy the pretty shells and high mineral and protein content. You can purchase quail eggs at farmers’ markets, Asian markets and some specialty markets.


Condensed milk is used for a variety of dessert recipes. These homemade versions are great to whip up if you are out of stock and don't wish to pay much money for that little can at the store.


Purchasing eggs can be an easy task, you just pick a dozen with no broken ones in and you're done. But it's something every good cook should learn more about, as there are many things you can consider when making your choice.


Are you looking for a flavorful side to round out a meal? Dinner rolls make a great side for salads, soups, or roasts. Learn how to make classic dinner rolls from scratch.


Pempek Dos, the easiest home-made snack of South Sumatera, does not require many ingredients in contrast to other types of pempek, such as Pempek Kapal Selam, which requires eggs and fish.


If you're a fan of yummy artichokes, then this soup will just savour you in the heaven of delicious artichokes!


Thanksgiving without the turkey? How could it be? The fact is: a meat-free Thanksgiving can be a delicious alternative to the stuffed bird and giblet gravy.


This is a variation on the ordinary coleslaw side dish making a hot stir fry. Its great for using leftovers or for making a twist with the same ingredients to old fashioned cold coleslaw and can be varied so many different ways.


Make an Avocado, Walnut and Fried Polenta Salad

This salad is a mix of flavours and textures that is ideal for any season.


 This vegetarian-friendly dish is splendid as a salad or side dish with your main course, or as a light meal or snack by itself.
Serves 4


It's hard to find anyone who doesn't love a good slice of pizza. But if you're tired of the traditional tomato and mozzarella variety, mix things up with a delicious avocado pizza.


This great tomato tart is quick and easy to make. The ingredients can be found at your local store or market so you can make this simple, yet tasty dish.


Broccoli is excellent grilled; its shape holds well and the fresh taste is emphasized by grilling. Marinate the florets first, then grill to perfection.


Fruit gel made with agar is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.


Vegetarian taco pie is a quick and easy dinner solution when you want something tasty and filling for little effort. You can either make the dough or use dough that's pre-made to speed up the process a little more.


Make a Roast Vegetable and Spinach Leaf Salad

This salad is simple, full of flavour & colours and is easy for a cafe style meal to impress. This great thing is this salad can be served warm or cold and either way it is delicious.


You can enjoy a delicious Philly cheesesteak without the steak! By substituting the meat with Portobello mushrooms, seitan, or tofu, you can make a delicious, plant-based sandwich.


Stews are the classic comfort food - easy to cook and even easier to eat. This recipe is similar to the beef stew recipes, but is suitable for vegetarians and meat lovers alike - the flavour is fantastic.


Make a High Protein Vegetarian Breakfast

Nixing meat from your diet doesn’t mean you can’t start the day with a protein-rich breakfast. Making pancakes with buckwheat flour will add 6 grams right off the bat.


Being a vegetarian can be a great way to avoid eating animals and to eat healthy. You may not be sure how to have a vegetarian Valentine’s Day, especially if you want to prepare a meal for a loved one at home.


You pride yourself on being a strict vegetarian and don't even fantasize about touching meat. You'd definitely argue that contrary to carnivorous belief, meat includes chicken and seafood.


Even when it comes to 7 layer dishes, vegetarians can also join in the fun. This layered bean dish will satisfy anyone for a meal.


Explain a Decision to Become a Vegetarian

Throughout history, there have been people who have chosen not to eat meat. The reasons are many and varied, and they're just as valid as reasons to eat any other type of diet, from all-meat to paleo, from fruitarian to gluten-free.


Authentic Brazilian rice requires you to brown the grains of rice at some point during the cooking process. The most traditional Brazilian rice is flavored with onions and garlic, but common variations of the recipe may include other ingredients like coconut milk and brown sugar or broccoli.


A sandwich is a quick and tasty way to make a meal. It can make a great lunch or breakfast, and can be served either hot or cold. This wikiHow will give you the basics of making a sandwich, plus lots of sandwich ideas.


Following a low carb diet is a great way to lose weight and control blood sugar. Reducing your carbohydrate intake can also be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and some neurological disorders.


Are you spending more on food than you can afford? Do you always end up tossing things away? Well you're not alone. This article will show you how to create cheap meals and to reduce wastage to save your money.


Want to make some classic sandwiches to go with your tea? Follow these easy steps to learn how to make 3 different kinds of delicious tea sandwiches.


Pigs in a Blanket is a finger food enjoyed around the world, in a variety of contexts. Generally, some form of pork is wrapped in some kind of bread or other type of dough, or in bacon.


Wraps are a fun way to change up your typical sandwich. Instead of two pieces of bread, wraps use a thin tortilla or flatbread to hold ingredients together.


Make a delicious panini with a number of creative and innovative recipe ideas. This healthy and quick meal is sure to fill you up and satisfy your family and friends for lunch or dinner.


When you want to make soup, you may have things around to use, but don't know which recipe to choose, or feel like following a recipe. Maybe you just don't feel like shopping.


Crispy and tasty, corn fritters can be served with a sweet chili sauce or as an accompaniment to a main meal. In this article, you can take your pick between two recipes, either pan-fried or deep-fried, or perhaps even try both to see which you like the most.


A Spiedie is a sandwich made with marinated chicken, pork, or lamb that’s chopped up into squares, skewered and cooked on the grill. Spiedies are fairly unique to the upstate New York area; mostly predominate in and around the Binghamton area.


Not only is pomegranate a beautiful looking fruit, but it also has many health benefits, such as helping to clear clogged arteries and providing a rich supply of antioxidants.


Also known as  蓮藕 (Lián ǒu)  in Mandarin, lotus soup has been served by Chinese families for generations. Lotus root is consumed in other Asian countries as well, known as  bhe  in some parts of India and Pakistan, and  renkon  in Japanese.


Consommé is a type of clear soup that’s made by clarifying and straining a hearty and flavorful broth. Traditionally, consommé is clarified using egg whites, but there are also more modern ingredients you can use that don’t require the use of eggs.


Homemade tofu curds create a substitute for eggs in this version of egg drop soup. You can add the tamari and the vegetable bouillon in batches, tasting the broth after each batch to ensure that the flavors aren’t overpowering.


Whole wheat, oats and honey are mixed together to make this thrifty cereal. Be sure to remember the salt or the cereal will taste flat.


Amaranth porridge is tasty and full of nutrients. The important step is soaking the grains to remove the phytic acid; if you don't do this, then the nutrients cannot be accessed by our digestive system.


The unprocessed kernel of wheat is what is known as a wheat berry. The entire package includes the endosperm, germ, and bran. Wheat berries are packed with vitamins, fibre and protein.


Bulgur is a wheat product that has been parboiled, dried and ground to a powder. This cereal is common in Middle Eastern, southern Asian and European cuisine.


Millet is a whole grain comprised of small yellow round seed. Overall, its appearance looks similar to birdseed. Most grocery and health food stores sell millet, and it serves as an alternative to cooking rice.


Farro is a type of nutty wheat grain that may be used as a substitute for pasta or rice. In its natural, non-processed form, it has pointed grains which are harder than standard wheat and that require a longer processing and cooking time than other wheat.


Lečo ( pronounced leh-cho ) is a Slovak style  vegetable stew  with  kielbasa  sausage. It tastes great with crusted bread and sour cream. Here's how to make this  delicious  dish!


Couscous is a Berber dish made from moistened semolina wheat and flour. It is traditionally served with a meat or vegetable  stew , but there is no reason not to enjoy it with other foods, alongside a  curry  or Mexican  chili .


To color chocolate, you'll need to melt it first. This is always a tricky process, and even more difficult with white chocolate, which burns easily.


Barley is a nutty-flavored cereal grain high in fiber and many important minerals. It pairs well with a range of savory flavors, and can be fermented to produce alcohol.


Capicola, also referred to as "capocollo" or "coppa," is a type of Italian cold cut made from dry-cured pork. It can be used as a deli meat on sandwiches or tossed into pasta and antipasto dishes.


Breakfast strata is a savory bread pudding that is perfect for serving first thing in the morning, and for cleaning out your refrigerator of stale bread and leftovers.


Do you know a chocolate addict? It's easy to please your loved one's sweet tooth as well as his or her eyes! Birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries present great opportunities to create your own specially made bouquet of chocolates for the chocolate lover in your life.


The concept of a chocolate tasting party is all about delicious fun. You get to eat a lot of chocolate in small amounts, compare notes on the flavors and maybe even discover a new type of chocolate that you want to keep consuming.


Zucchini boats is just a fancy way to refer to hollowed out zucchinis which can be used to add stuffing before baking. It's a delicious way to make use of lots of medium sized zucchini and this quinoa version is packed with protein as well as great taste, making it a great choice for children's meals and family dinners.


Hachapuri is a Caucasian dish. However, there are recipes in the Georgian, Armenian, Azerbaijani and other cuisines as well. They are delicious. They taste best when served hot, but cold they are also delicious.


Israeli couscous is larger than traditional couscous, and it is usually cooked like pasta by being boiled or toasted. It is a versatile ingredient, though, and it works well in both savory and sweet dishes.


A popular Nigerian snack, these spicy fried bean balls are often enjoyed at breakfast time too. Full of protein, they're tasty and filling. You can find the ingredients in any well-stocked grocery store.


In multicultural regions and cities culinary trends often reflect the many different races and cultures that inhabit that location. Because different cultures are constantly being introduced into the mainstream, a blending of traditional cuisine occurs.


Soy sauce has been used to flavor foods for over two thousand years.  [1]   It's a common ingredient in Asian cuisine. If you make Japanese, Chinese, or Korean food often, it may be worthwhile to learn how to make your own soy sauce, rather than buying it by the bottle, especially if you're concerned about the origin of the ingredients.


Halva is an Iranian traditional dessert that is composed of fried wheat flour, sugar, saffron, pistachios and rosewater. It is usually used in religious ceremonies.


Like Chinese food? Here's an easy recipe to cook Egg Foo Young and sauce.


Everyone has their own chicken/ pork adobo recipe. Flavors may vary depending on ingredients or preferences they used. The main ingredients of chicken /pork adobo are vinegar and soy sauce.


Malai Kofta is a popular North Indian dish consisting of paneer balls afloat a creamy gravy. This dish is best served hot, accompanied by either a naan or tandoori roti.


After months or years of problems you've finally found your food nemesis: gluten. Now that you know gluten is causing your health problems, you need to remove it totally in order to feel better again.


FOCC (Flax Oil Cottage Cheese) is a main part of the Budwig Protocol and is fairly easy to make and quite tasty. Aside from that, it is  extremely  healthy.


Make Diabetic‐Friendly Food for the Holidays

If you have diabetes, or a family member does, holiday meals can be difficult.  Counting carbohydrates  is important when you have diabetes, so make sure that you talk with your physician and a Registered Dietitian to determine how many carbohydrates you can consume at each meal.


During the winter months, we crave an old fashioned bowl of good homemade soup. We also sometimes want to try something a little different instead of the usual chicken or vegetable soup.


Chia seeds are a popular health food that have been consumed for centuries, but have only recently gained popularity in the Western world. Because they mix easily into other foods and have little flavor of their own, they are easily incorporated into your usual meals.


Your cookies are nearly ready to ice, but your bag of powdered sugar has only a few sad specks of dust. Before you run to the store, check your pantry.


Oatcakes are a traditional Scottish cracker or biscuit that goes well with cheese, jam, dips or even as they are. It's really important to use very fresh oats in these, otherwise they'll taste stale even after baking.


We usually think of chia as the grass-headed pet sold on TV, and not as a “super food". Those tiny seeds, however, are packed with an abundance of nutrients, including fiber, protein, antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids and minerals.


At some point in your life, you may find that you or someone you know needs to eat without chewing. The restriction might be due to  jaw ,  mouth , or gastrointestinal surgery, the removal of  wisdom teeth , freshly adjusted  braces , or trouble  swallowing  (also called dysphagia).


The soybean is a plant in the pea family. Soy is a source of complete protein. This means it contains all the amino acids needed by humans to make more protein.


Meringue is a light, tasty and sweet concoction that is used as a dramatic topping for pies like lemon meringue and coconut cream. It's made from egg whites whipped with sugar: simple as that.


Hey all of you lactose intolerant people! Have you struggled with dairy for a while? Well here are some easy dairy free meals!


Grissini are baked breadsticks of Italian origin. They are great snacks and go well with dips.


If you've decided to go Paleo, you've sworn off grains, sugar, dairy, and processed food. This can be a problem if you associate holiday meals with copious amounts of candy and cake, casseroles and stuffing.


Kolaches are sweet, traditional Czech pastries. An authentic kolache consists of a round roll of dough, topped with a dollop of fruit or a fruit mixture.


Marzipan toadstools replicate the red-capped toadstools with white spots commonly used as fairytale fungi in many a story from days of old. They're an ideal addition to a party for a fairy fan or for decorating a cake scene.


Make Nutella and Banana Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Making a delicious dessert doesn't have to be difficult. You can make a yummy treat with just Nutella, bananas, and pre-prepared crescent roll dough.


Select apples, peaches or pears to make this easy fruit filled tortilla snack or dessert. You might even want to give this a try for a quick breakfast.


Lots of people go gluten free for many different reasons. Just because you are gluten free does not mean that you have to abandon all bread-based goods, including cakes and pastries.


Sugar is one of the main ingredients in any baking recipe, such as cookies, cakes, and marshmallow treats. To make desserts look more appealing, they can be decorated with colored sugar on top.


People who suffer from celiac disease or gluten intolerance must avoid foods commonly prepared with wheat, oats, barley or rye. This can mean finding substitutions in popular recipes.


Being gluten-free can be hard, and the decision to take on this diet and lifestyle change is a big one. But if you figure out how to make it fun and easy, it will be just fine!


Four Cheese Marylands is a delicious warm comfort food. Here is a simple delicious article.


Cheesy polenta casserole is easy to make. You can create a delicious casserole using traditional polenta or polenta that comes ready-made in a tube.


Gluten-sensitivity and celiac disease are serious health issues that are best managed with a strict gluten-free diet. Gluten is a general name for the protein that helps foods maintain their shape, similar to a glue.


One challenge of gluten free cooking is the difficulty of making a decent pastry for pies. This method (based on the way taiyaki is made) avoids this problem by using your favourite  gluten free pancake  recipe and a pie iron, jaffle iron or taiyaki pan.


Cornbread is a delicious side dish to serve with your favorite bowl of soup or beans. A lot of people, however, cannot have gluten in their diets. Here's an easy and tasty way to still be able to eat corn bread, but without gluten.


If you keep a gluten-free diet and are looking for breakfast options, you've come to the right place. These steps will give more variety for gluten-free cereals that are healthy and easy to make.


Cream puffs are great and you may have thought, being gluten free, that you couldn't have them. Well, you CAN!


You may want to make gluten-free chicken nuggets out of necessity, or simply because of personal preference. Gluten-free chicken nuggets can be just as tasty or even tastier than any other type of chicken nuggets.


Stuffing is a staple of holiday dinners like Thanksgiving. However, as bread is a main ingredient in stuffing, it can be tricky to get gluten-free stuffing if you have special dietary needs.


Shepherd's pie is a hearty, traditional Irish meal that combines meat and potatoes in a surprising way. The pie features a meat and vegetable filling and topped with mashed potatoes, which form a tasty crust as they bake.


Make sure that all your seasonings are gluten free in this recipe – Worcestershire sauce has to say 'gluten free’ on the label. It’s a good idea to check the ingredients of your chicken broth, too.


It sometimes takes a little more effort to find gluten-free snacks for kids. Pre-packaged commercial snacks that are gluten-free may be more expensive and harder to find.


Make Gluten Free Tex Mex Breakfast Tacos

If you have Celiac Disease or are gluten intolerant, finding new recipes to replace traditional meals can be difficult. But fear not, delicious gluten-free breakfast tacos are here!


Green bean casserole is an easy and effective way of feeding a large family or group of friends. However, in  traditional casseroles , there is often a wheat-based product which can negatively affect those with a gluten intolerance.


Dough is the basis for a wide variety of different foods from cookies, cakes, and pies to savory dishes like pizzas and empanadas. However, most doughs use all-purpose flour, which contains gluten.


Christmas pudding is a Christmas staple straight from the U.K. and has been enjoyed for hundreds of years. Sometimes referred to as figgy pudding or plum pudding, Christmas pudding is a hot dessert that incorporates dried fruits to create a sweet and delicious pudding.


If you suffer from celiac disease or want to limit the amount of gluten in your diet, a gluten-free chicken pot pie is a savory dish that is great for the cold winter months.


Dumplings make for a great appetizer or dinner and go great with soy sauce. Unfortunately, most dumping served at Asian restaurants and at stores are not gluten-free.


Without the wheat, you don't need to miss the Snickerdoodle experience! Here is how to make a gluten free version.


Make Gluten Free Sausage and Mushroom Mini Quiches

A brown rice crust and gluten-free filling ensures that anyone with a gluten sensitivity or intolerance can still enjoy quiche. If you want to use full-fat Italian sausage instead of turkey sausage, then eliminate the olive oil from the recipe and cook the mushrooms in the fat that the sausage releases while sautéing.


Having gluten free foodstuffs at any time can be difficult, but during the holidays, it is even more difficult. We, SO, find ourselves wanting to splurge that one little bit.


Best enjoyed fresh and warm, you almost can’t tell that these pancakes are gluten-free. You can make a big batch and freeze them, but try not to eat them cold – they can get tough and dry.


Make Gluten Free Sweet Potato and Turkey Enchiladas

Make sure you use corn tortillas in this recipe and check the ingredients in your salsa for any gluten-rich seasonings. The sweet potato adds a rich dimension to this dish, and allow for a bit more spice if you want to add more chili to balance off the sweet and spicy.


Replacing wheat-based flour with a gluten-free flour mix gives these savory cookies a great texture without the gluten. Serve the cookies as an appetizer or as a snack with afternoon tea.


Gluten is the name given to proteins that are commonly found in certain grains like wheat. While most people are not adversely affected by gluten, some people can develop Celiac Disease (CD).


Paleo foods are based around a philosophy of only consuming foods that can be hunted or gathered in nature. Advocates of the paleo diet suggest removing all grains (such as rice, corn, and wheat) from one’s diet, as a means of returning to the plant- and meat-based diets of our pre-agrarian ancestors.


Want some brownies? Worried about gluten or just trying to get processed foods off of your diet? You have a lot of options. Here is one.


Brunch can be a fun way to visit with friends and family over a delicious meal. If you are planning a brunch and one of your guests is celiac or has a gluten intolerance, it is very important that all of the food served is gluten-free.


Pick the Right Gluten Free Flour Substitute for Your Conventional Recipe

Gluten free cookbooks abound, but somehow, they're always missing the very recipe needed to bake up that special recipe! Almost any recipe can be made gluten free (or at least attempted).


Gluten is a protein naturally found in wheat, barley, and rye – but it can be found in many different foods, especially prepackaged or processed snack foods you might buy at the grocery store.


Oatmeal cookies are one of the easiest types of gluten-free, vegan cookies you can make. As long as you use oats that have been processed in a gluten-free facility, you can mix in your favorite cookie flavors.


Make Paleo Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Want to treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich even if you are allergic or intolerant!? Try this one out.


Quinoa flour is gluten-free and high in protein. You can make your own at home, but you'll need to heat treat the quinoa to remove traces of bitter-tasting saponin before the flour can be used.


Corn bread is  always  yummy and just because you are restricted to a gluten free diet means you have to miss out. This recipe will tell you how to make gluten free corn bread or muffins.


Chestnuts are usually a forgotten snack until the special days of winter. However, waffles made with steamed chestnuts, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with perfectly crisp bacon, are a great way to energize, even on busy days.


You don't need to search high or low for delicious gluten free desserts. It may be a challenge versus recipes with gluten prepared ingredients, but it's possible and worth it.


Trying to get healthier? Want to get rid of the processed grains in your diet? Here is how to make  hamburger buns  with  coconut flour !


Make Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

The shredded coconut makes the base for this batter, so no need to worry about gluten. Enjoy these gluten-friendly treats knowing that although they’re rich and sweet, there’s no wheat protein to worry about.


This gluten-free ginger crunch uses rice flour instead of regular flour along with gluten-free baking powder. The mixture creates a kind of bar cookie that you can serve along with afternoon coffee or tea.


Make Featherlight Gluten Free Rice Flour Mix

There are many who are gluten free because they have to be, others because they want to be. Either way, with a gluten free diet, you options can become very limited.


If you are trying to  remove grains  from your diet,  going gluten free  is always a first step.  Coconut flour  is one of the many alternatives that you have and one of the healthier ones.


Cake is something that just about everyone likes, but those with gluten allergies and intolerance can't eat foods containing gluten without suffering from serious repercussions.


Trying to go additive and/or gluten free? Bisquick makes a gluten free option and it works great! But maybe you really don't want that 'extra' stuff that you really don't need.


Buckwheat is a plant that, in spite of its name, is more related to sorrel or rhubarb than it is to wheat. You should use firm apples like Granny Smith or Cortland so that they soften in the pot without becoming mushy.


]Just because you are gluten free, doesn't mean that you can't have desserts. This recipe will tell you how to make a chocolate peanut butter tart.


What could be better than chocolate and peanut butter with their Rice Krispie treats?! This recipe will make the whole family smile in anticipation of the upcoming taste treat.


Brown rice flour makes a welcome addition to any number of tasty dishes, from muffins to meatballs. Not only is it rich in essential nutrients, it also happens to be naturally gluten-free, which means it’s a perfect alternative for those on diets outlawing regular enriched flour.


If you are trying to get rid of flour or gluten in your diet, you can still have some of your favorites. You can make coconut flour pancakes easily.


Traditional wedding cakes are usually made from a recipe that features flour, eggs and flavorings such as chocolate or vanilla. If members of the bridal party or their family and friends have a gluten allergy then it is a good idea to make a gluten free wedding cake.


Individuals on a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, such as those made with wheat, rye or barley. When first incorporating this new way of eating into your lifestyle, it can be extremely difficult because those ingredients compose much of the food that is found in traditional supermarkets.


If you have a sensitivity to wheat or think you might, making wheat free flour is a good place to start.


Gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease, is an abnormal immune system response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. When the immune systems reacts, it releases antibodies to attack the gluten, which causes inflammation in the intestines.


Everyone loves sweet and tasty food if it is healthy. It is delicious and healthy when it is prepared from Gluten Free Flour.


Sometimes people want something a little different and other times, people just can't have an ingredient. There are many with wheat and gluten  allergies  that can't have flour (or flour products).


Cassava flour is a grain and gluten-free alternative to traditional flour when you bake or cook. Cassava flour is made from the cassava root, a plant that grows in South America and Africa.


If you are following a gluten-free diet, it is important to be able to correctly identify gluten-free grains while grocery shopping, cooking, and eating.


Know What Flour to Use for Gluten Free Baking

If you are eating gluten-free or baking for someone who is gluten-free, knowing which flours are safe can be challenging. Follow these steps to make sure that you are truly using a gluten-free flour in your baking.


A gluten allergy is an immune system reaction to contact with a gluten product. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and other grains. The most common type of gluten allergy is to wheat-based products, such as flour, pasta, bread, soups and crackers.


Tortillas and different types of flatbreads are a popular alternative to bread.  [1]   If you have the desire or need to  be gluten free , here is a recipe for tortillas to try.


Make Gluten Free No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Hungry? Got the munchies? These gluten-free no-bake peanut butter bars are pretty easy to make. Plus, they're incredibly yummy and peanuts are good for you,  [1]   so give this recipe a try today!


When you're on a gluten free diet, sometimes it's easy to feel like you're receiving the culinary 'short end of the stick.' Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way.


If you keep a gluten-free diet, you may miss that warm, homemade, pot pie smell that danced around in your grandmother's or mother's kitchen. Well, you are in luck!


If you are on a gluten free diet, you know it can be hard to eat traditional meals on an ongoing basis. This recipe offers some help for creating a breakfast by providing directions for making scrumptious, gluten free buttermilk pancakes!


Coconut flour can be a bit pricey. Why spend the money if you can make it yourself!? Read on to learn how. It's easy and has fiber for your diet!


Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Gluten-free foods are often considered 'tasteless', but this isn't a fair assumption; many gluten-free foods are delicious. And these yummy chocolate chip bars will prove the point – they're both gluten free and vegan,  and  they're very delicious.


This is delicious and healthy. It is a beloved raw food recipe that doesn't need cooking and therefore retains all the nutrients of the raw state of each food item.


Raw food diets include delicious desserts and this certainly meets the need for sweet and tasty!


Banana cream is a delicious snack that is often a healthier alternative to cake and other sweets. You can make it as the first step of a banana cream pie, serve it on cookies or biscuits, or just eat it plain.


Chutneys make an important part of a meal in India. Varieties of it are prepared and served at meals or with the breakfast items. I am introducing Andhra garlic and Tomato Chutney.


Homemade raw almond butter is a nutritious substitute for the roasted varieties available in markets. Making your own almond butter from raw almonds is inexpensive and couldn't be easier.


A raw food dessert that is tasty and spicy. Pears are a good source of potassium and pectin. The pectin helps to eliminate cholesterol.


The pungent flavor of raw garlic comes mostly from a compound called allicin. This and related compounds have been linked to health benefits, but there's a catch: these compounds are destroyed within a few minutes of cooking at 140ºF (60ºC).


Truvia Nectar is a specially derived sweetener that is twice as sweet and has 50% less calories than honey.  [1]   Using Truvia in place of other sweeteners is an excellent calorie cutting measure, though you should be careful when adding it to food.


Make Sugar Free Cranberry and Banana Cookies

These sugar-free cookies are more-ish and nobody will notice that there's no sugar in them because they're delicious. A great one for putting in your children's lunchbox, as well as for household snacks.


Are you a diabetic or wanting to lose some extra weight and you want a good old strawberry milkshake, but that sugar will mess you up? This article will teach you how to make a simple, yummy, yet sugar-free strawberry milkshake in 20 minutes or less. (


Banana spread is an easy way to add sugar-free sweetness to a sandwich or cracker. It can also be used as a cake filler, cake topping and dessert filling.


Whether you are avoiding sugar because of dietary restrictions or simply because you want to eat healthier, there are many ways to prepare a delicious mug of hot chocolate without the addition of sugar.


Find Gelatin Substitutes for Vegetarians

Gelatin is an animal by-product sourced from animal hooves, bones, cartilages, and other parts of abattoir meat leftovers. As such, it's not appropriate for anyone whose diet excludes animal derived products or products from animals killed for consumption.


Like to have a refreshing Egg Cream, but can't have the sugar? Here's a sugar free version.


Coconut flour is a soft flour made from the pulp left over after producing coconut milk. It's a popular gluten-free, protein-rich substitute for traditional wheat flours.


Do you have problems with your blood sugar? Try out these tips.


Eat Vegetarian Food when Your Family Eats Meat

Being a vegetarian in a carnivorous family can be difficult, but it is doable. And with these steps, you may find it a lot easier and enjoyable to be a vegetarian.


Cook Vegetarian Food That Non Vegetarians Will Enjoy

Tired of your meat-eating friends turning up their noses at your carefully prepared vegetarian dishes? You're not alone. Here are some ways to create meals that both vegetarians and carnivores can enjoy.


Hungry? Here's a how to guide for making a quick simple inexpensive but authentic vegetable curry.


A delicious and spicy vegetarian chili that will please even picky meat eaters is not hard to make! Simple ingredients, easy instructions and you have a delicious pot of rich, meat-free chili!


If you love making baked goods but don't have the time to let dough rise, make dough without yeast. You can easily make fluffy, flavorful dough that relies on chemical reactions between baking soda, baking powder, or vinegar.


Becoming a vegetarian can be stressful, as you have to avoid certain products and foods to be actually counted as vegetarian. Vegetarianism is to abstain from all forms of meat product, such as fish, red meat, chicken, etc. '


A vegetarian pantry has different needs from a more  general pantry . It is important to keep vegetarian foods on hand that will provide energy and nutrients; and substitutes for other non-vegetarian food products.


A delicious soup that warms and fills on a cold day. Barley is very nutritious and is often used as a staple in hearty soups. This soup can be made ahead of eating; in fact, it improves with keeping and is ideal if you can make a day ahead of serving.


Vegetarian cooks have discovered the wonders of tempeh, a flavorful fermented soy product, as a great source of protein. Tempeh is a dense cake of fermented soy beans that can be sliced, crumbled or chopped and used in most recipes that call for meat.


Make Banana Fritters with Evaporated Milk

Banana fritters made using evaporated milk can be a delicious source of calcium and a source of iron, both essential parts of a healthy diet. This recipe is easy to make and very tasty.


Baking powder (not to be mistaken for baking soda) is a leavening agent used to lighten doughs by releasing gas, forming bubbles causing the dough to rise.


Are you making a cake, but don't have cake flour around? In this article are instructions for making cake flour out of regular flour so you don't have to buy some specialized flour (when it's easier and cheaper to make right in the comfort of your own home).


Naan is a famous bread from India and middle east that is traditionally baked in a tandoor oven. Many people think that it cannot be made without a tandoor, but that is not the case.


Baking soda is a white powder that’s often used in baking, for cooking, and for other purposes around the house. Baking soda can also be used in some fun experiments, including making crystals.


Wonton wrappers can be used to make perfect baskets for holding food, making presentation a delight. Here is how to bake wonton wrappers into little baskets.


When little Timmy comes home and tells you he will need forty-five cupcakes by tomorrow, don't sweat it. Here we'll break down the basics; from first planning to packaging.


The bakherkhani is (may be made thin, crisp and melt down in mouth -- or may be a "puff pastry") a specialty bakery, bread product of Kashmir. This is a common man's snack, accompanied with the Kashmiri tea.


When putting together a bake sale, the last thing you need after baking lots of goodies is to be worrying about how to build a complicated stand. By keeping it simple, you will have one less worry for your bake sale preparations and you'll ensure that almost anyone on your bake sale team can put the stand together quickly and easily.


Lined baking pans make baking much easier, preventing the cake or other baked item from sticking to the sides of the pan. Knowing how to line the pan easily will speed things up and ensure that you don't have wrinkles and dents on your baked goods.


An egg wash is commonly used to brown and add shine to pastries and crusts, but it can also be used to seal or bind food. An egg wash is very simple to make, and it's easy to adjust the process to get the shade and shine you want for your baking project.


Wheat dosa is a simple and healthy dish, which can be done in 3-5 mins. Wheat dosa is one of the famous southern Indian dishes. It's basically made of wheat and rice flour, with a few other ingredients.


Have something fun you want to write on that birthday cake? How about making cute little skull and crossbones on those sugar cookies? These pastry bags are a great solution!


When making bread, pastries, pizza dough, or any other baked goods requiring the addition of yeast, it is important to dissolve the yeast properly so that it functions as needed.


In baking, to "fold" is the term used for gently combining a delicate mixture into a heavier textured, thicker mixture in a way that will ensure that both mixtures are properly combined without impeding the ability of both mixtures to work as desired.


Salt dough is a fun and creative tool that lends itself well to a huge variety of crafts and projects. From ornaments to picture frames to fake food, you can make almost anything.


A dedicated baking area can make baking easier and more enjoyable. You don't need to drag ingredients and supplies from all over the kitchen because everything is right there.


Writing ear tags is a somewhat-mundane, yet very necessary, part of cattle ranching. Once you get into the rhythm it can become quite second-nature, and go along very quickly.


Riding cows has been popular for centuries and this is how you train to ride a cow. Riding cows takes a lot of training from a young age and here's how to do it.


Decorate Baked Goods with Edible Flowers

If you want to punch your baked goods up with more color, try using edible flowers! This is a great way to liven up cakes, cookies, and other goods visually without using any more sugary elements.


So you bought your first cow or herd of cows and have already set up your fences, shelter and watering areas. Congratulations! Now comes the challenge with taking care of them.


Tagging is an important part of animal identification as it helps a producer or farmer to identify a certain animal for reproductive and health concerns, as well as for culling and selling.


Sorting cattle is important when you need to separate them into groups based on size, gender, condition score, or age. Separation may also need to be done if some cattle need to be examined by a veterinarian or confined due to injury or illness.


There are several different reasons you may be wondering about how to ride a steer. If you’re looking for an unrivaled adrenaline rush, you might be after some advice on  how to ride a bull .


Those who take on the opportunity of showing a beef animal will learn a great deal about Agriculture Exhibitors experience owning and working with animals, being responsible for their daily care, health, growth and finally exhibiting the cattle in a competitive environment.


Spending your days riding, herding and exploring the great outdoors is one of the many appeals of starting a ranch. If you are thinking of starting a ranch for lifestyle or business reasons, you should carefully consider the size, type and location of the ranch you hope to start.


Silicone cupcake liners are a modern alternative to the paper liners traditionally used to bake cupcakes. Versatile and reusable, silicone cupcake liners are easy to use, clean and store.


Flaxseed is one of those superfoods foods we all should eat daily, but it's not a common ingredient in many recipes. Flaxseed is an excellent source of omega acids.


Here is a delicious, quick and very easy way to serve chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). This zesty dish is lovely served with cumin & sesame roasted potatoes as a complete meal.


Do you have a friend who loves to bake? Or who doesn't know how to bake but would like to learn? Then you've come to the right place! This article will teach you how to pull together a baking kit for a gift.


Flour is a cereal grain that has been finely ground into a powder. Wheat flour is most common in Western cooking, but many other grains, including corn, rice, barley, and oats, can also be used to make flours.


Raising chickens is a popular past-time among homeowners, homesteaders, and even people in urban areas. It is a great way to get fresh eggs on a near daily basis.


Mallard ducks  are some of the most common wild ducks in North America. You may wonder how you can hatch your own mallard duck egg at home or how to help a stray mallard duck egg you find on your property.


Creaming butter is the process of mixing butter and sugar together to create a soft and creamy state for use in baking. It's a common skill in baking that ensures even distribution of the butter through the cake mixture.


Baking powder is a leavening agent (something that helps doughs to rise) that’s often used in baked goods. Expired or old baking powder won’t create the same chemical reaction as fresh baking powder, and this means your bread, cookies, or other baked goods may not rise.


White flour usually loses most of its nutrients during production, which makes baking with whole grain flour a healthier alternative. However, it’s not simply a matter of swapping one ingredient for another.


Ducks make great pets and are fun to watch, but they are very messy, and require proper care to stay healthy. To enjoy ducks thoroughly, steps can be taken to keep ducks safe, happy and in full health.


You like your chickens in the backyard, but you want to be able to communicate with them? Its ridiculously simple and you can learn in a day! Most of this "language" you can learn from simply listening to and observing your flock.


Chickens are amazing creatures that are fun, sweet, loving, and will provide a constant supply of fresh eggs. These feathered friends will cluck their way into your backyard and into your heart!


Chickens do a great job of keeping their nails and beaks cut back when foraging through the garden, scratching at the dirt and walking among hard surfaces.


Sickness with chicken's is highly common. Diseases will occur more often if you don't have the proper understanding on how to maintain a chicken's health or surroundings.


With the rise of urban and suburban farming, the presence of roosters in the city and the burbs is becoming increasingly common. Rooster, as you may have discovered, do not just crow at sunrise.


It's one thing to start a chicken farm, but to start an actual business out of it is something else entirely. You are not only going to become a chicken farmer, but a businessperson as well, depending on what markets you want to target and what part of the chicken industry you want to tap into.


Raising baby chicks is an extremely rewarding experience, as you watch them grow from chirping balls of fluff to egg-bearing, full-feathered hen. Chickens are great pets, but they can also be a handful.


Chickens don't wash with water the way we do. They use soil to clean their plumage instead and it is vital to their health as it is the method by which they remove lice etc.


Chicken's can become physically demanding and time consuming. They are a lot of effort and require constant attention throughout the day - whether it's to protect them from predators, cleaning their large coop or just collecting their eggs each day.


Showing chickens at community fairs is great fun and a good introduction into caring for animals. You have to begin at the beginning. This article is about preparing your chicken to show, not the basics on raising your chicken.


Are you tired of heading to the grocery store for suspect eggs and frozen chicken every week? Small scale chicken farming has been growing in popularity among hobbyists as a sustainable way to have eggs and chickens always on hand.


All over the world, dogs, cats, parrots, goldfish, rabbits and even mice have always been treasured pets but believe it or not, keeping a pet chick is a bundle of joy and love delivered at your doorstep!


Training your chickens to return to their coop is a great way to protect your chickens from predators. Chickens that have established the coop as their home will return to it naturally each evening.


If you've ever had free-range chickens wreak havoc on your yard or garden, you know how much damage they can inflict in a short period of time. There are a few things you can do to discourage chickens from trampling, scratching, and pecking certain areas, though.


Properly Care for Your Chicks and Older Chickens

Properly caring for chicks and chickens takes a lot of work, but it sure can be done! This includes feeding them and knowing the breeds.


Protect Yourself from an Attacking Rooster

A rooster that enters attack mode is simply protecting his empire. You can diminish the chances of full blown combat by avoiding seemingly insignificant behaviors on your part that may agitate him.


Are you worried that your noisy rooster will have the neighbors making enough complaints to have your rooster removed? Here are some suggestions to minimize his noise.


Chickens  can be very vulnerable to predators such as foxes, coyotes, and other carnivores. Protecting chickens requires a little forethought and some regular maintenance.


Plantar pododermatitis (or (ulcerative pododermatitis) is a serious avian condition and when untreated it can spread deeper into the soft tissue, including the bone and can be fatal in chickens.


Chickens are smarter than one might think. Training your chicken to come to you is not only smart for their safety, but also for giggles.


If your dog has taken to seeing your beloved chickens as prey, you'll need to do what you can to reduce its hunting instincts and keep it away from the chickens.


If you own chickens—be it thousands or just three—you will need to vaccinate them in order to keep them healthy. There are many ways to do this, though some are more effective for large scale productions, like the backpack sprayer method, while others are better for vaccinating chickens one at a time, such as the SC injection method.


People will do anything to find free-range, fresh laid eggs. If you're willing to do the research and put in an extra mile in the egg selling business, take that leap forward!


Reduce Salmonella Risk when Raising Backyard Chickens

When raising chickens, salmonella is always a risk. To reduce your risk, stay safe when interacting with your chickens. Strive to minimize touch and always wash your hands after handling your chickens and their supplies.


Chickens are hardy animals that can handle the cold. However, chickens’ exposed skin, in combs and wattles, can suffer badly from frostbite in freezing temperatures.


Chickens are prone to contracting parasitic worms, such as gapeworms, roundworms and tapeworms.  [1]   Although not all species of worms are damaging to the chicken’s system, others can cause weight loss, poor egg production and even death.


Make a Simple Homemade Incubator for Chicks

Raising chickens at home has become popular recently since more people have become educated about the plight of hens raised in factory farms. Hatching chickens can be a fun family project, too.


Raising chickens is a fantastic way to get free eggs, an all-natural alarm clock, and copious animal comradery in your backyard. The question remains – how do these rounded land birds get through winter?


Chicks are adorable and cuddly creatures who grow into amazing egg-laying pets. Chicks need special care, including a heated brooder and nutritious chick feed, to ensure that they grow up happy and healthy.


Sexing Rhode Island Red chicks can be difficult even for experienced poultry farmers, but there are several different methods you can use to identify and confirm the sex of young chicks.


Chickens require a clean coop for a healthy life. Cleaning your coop requires considering the size of your coop and flock. Choosing the right tools and materials is a big part of cleaning the coop successfully.


If it's legal in your area, there are benefits to keeping chickens. Chickens are a fun animal to have as a hobby and can provide fresh eggs. If you want to keep chickens, set up a safe environment.


Flies have always been a common nuisance and chickens are the number one animals to attract them! Different types of flies carry different types of harmful diseases and problems that can infect your flock.


Hatching chicken eggs is an extremely rewarding experience, which requires good planning, dedication, flexibility and observation skills. Chicken eggs have an incubation period of about 21 days and can be hatched using either a specialized incubator under carefully monitored conditions, or using a broody hen.


Just like many other animals, chickens can get hot too. And depending on the temperatures, shade might just not be good enough. If you want the best for your chickens, you'll read the tips below.


Chickens are well known for the diseases they can catch. Here is some tips on how to help prevent them! Remember, this isn't just for chickens, you can use the same advice with turkeys, guinea hens, and more!


Chickens sometimes pick on the weak one of the pack, sometimes they pick on a chicken because it is sick. But if you want to save this chicken the best you can, so here is what you can do.


The most important part of incubating eggs in an electric frying pan is making sure that the pan is at the right temperature.


Chicken farmers use candling to learn which of their chicken's eggs are fertile and will hatch into baby chicks. Candling can also be used to tell if a fertilized egg has stopped developing.


Breeding chickens is a great way to create a sustainable flock, and should be learned by every chicken farmer and enthusiast. Watching the process is a fantastic learning tool as well, thanks to the short amount of time that the eggs need to incubate.


An egg incubator is used to care for and hatch eggs of any kind, such as chicken eggs, duck eggs or reptile eggs. They are used by hobbyists who wish to harvest their own eggs as well as commercial businesses who sell egg products such as chicks.


Whether you raise chickens or just like to know random things about livestock (who doesn't?!), this article can help you out next time you need to know the gender of a chicken.


Building a backyard chicken coop will allow you to harvest organic eggs, raise chickens for meat, recycle your food scraps and develop high-quality fertilizer from chicken droppings.


Baby chicks are cute, lets face it, but they're even cuter when you see them playing! Not only will this article tell you how to build a playground for chicks, it will tell you how to make a fun and safe one for them!


In order for eggs to hatch, they must be kept warm by either a sitting hen or an incubator. The instinct for hens to sit on top of eggs is known as “being broody.”


Whether you are interested in raising exotic poultry for your own backyard flock or as a business endeavor, learning how to breed exotic chickens can be crucial to your success.


Chickens like having a safe, dark, and warm place to lay their eggs. Providing a secure and welcoming location for chickens to lay their eggs not only makes it easy to collect eggs without hunting for them, but it can reduce stress in the coop as chickens learn to rely on a consistently comfortable nesting site.


When first raising backyard chickens, you need to set up a home for the flock. The coop will be a place where the chickens have a sense of security and will roost every night.


Anconas are a Mediterranean light breed of chicken. They are named after the region where they were discovered in the central italian, Asiatic costal region, and they were brought to the UK around the 1850's.


Raising chickens can be a fun family activity for urban homesteaders or rural homes. Many people come to think of their chickens as pets, as well as food providers.


It's storming, you're bored, and you've just inherited some chickens. You could sit on your couch and count the minutes. Or, you could dig out the toolkit and those scraps of wood in your garage and put together a home for your new fowl.


If you live in an area where raising chickens is permitted, you may have considered having your own backyard chicken pen. Raising chickens can provide you with fresh eggs every day, which you can either eat at home or sell for a small profit.


Telling when an older pullet (young hen) is at the point of lay can be tricky. There is no way to determine the exact date she will begin laying. Some chickens mature later than others, barred rocks mature at around 17 weeks, and silkies can begin to lay at just over a year, so be sure you now how old your breed of hen will be when she should begin to lay.


We all want great chicken layers. They produce the best, healthiest and yummiest eggs! If you want to know how to get the best eggs out of your chickens, continue reading.


Being egg bound means that your hen is unable to lay eggs. This is obviously not healthy for an egg laying chicken. There are several things you can do to help your chicken recover from being egg bound.


Keep Chickens from Eating Their Own Eggs

Egg-eating amongst chickens usually starts as a mistake--a hen accidentally cracks an egg, and when she investigates, she finds that it's tasty and nutritious and gobbles it down.


Invented by American farmer housewives, [  citation needed  ]  this trick allows you to trace your hen's footsteps to her hidden nest, where her eggs would otherwise rot.


Keeping chickens is becoming as routine as keeping a dog or cat as a pet. In fact, pet chickens are even being kept in apartments in major cities. To accommodate the trend, cities like New York and New Haven, CT have changed local ordinances to allow chicken keeping in the city.


Don't throw out that milk when it turns! It still has great potential as healthy hen food that will be returned to you as delicious eggs! This article explains how to best use it.


It is possible to keep chickens and dogs living alongside one another. Over time, the two may form a bond and live in harmony. If you have a chicken coop and just got a puppy or have a dog and just got chickens, you will need to introduce the two parties.


Clipping the wings of your chickens is a good way to give them some free range without having to worry about them flying off. It's a simple and pain-free procedure.


Make your own chicken feeder from simple objects. Here you'll find a range of suggested chicken feeder items that work well, are something you can make yourself and won't break the budget.


All chickens need to be fed a good diet. However, if you are raising a certain type of chicken (meat, egg or pet) then there is a particular diet that suits them.


If you're considering keeping chickens or already have a flock in your hands then you'll need to make a chicken-friendly garden. Chickens can escape, eat a poisonous plant or, in the worst case, get attacked by a predator.


Food and water is important for young chicks, and so is the type of feed you choose. You’ll want to start them off with a high-quality chick starter and purchase them a feeder and drinker which prevents mess or drowning.


Anyone who's spent a lot of time on a farm with chickens is probably familiar with this trick. Those who've never heard of this will be amazed to see a chicken lie perfectly still after these instructions are followed.


Eggshells are a great supplement to feed your chickens. They're a source of calcium which is always good to supplement to your hens. The calcium creates good eggs if your chickens eat it.


Being a poultry farmer or a general buyer, it's important that you be able to identify a chicken breed when trying to raise different breeds for different or exotic purposes.


Hand raising a chicken is a great way to earn it's trust and is the easiest of all taming processes. Although you can purchase an older hen, it may still be timid around you.


If you are a chicken lover and your home or farm is just full of roosters and hens, sometimes you may wish you could find a way to feed them more naturally.


Feeding chickens over the winter months takes some special considerations. Chickens, especially hens, generally need more food in the winter. You will also want to make sure your chickens have extra protein to keep their strength up during the colder months.


Allowing your hens to graze in the open can reduce the stress levels that occur from being cooped up all day. However, simply letting them graze over open grass can quickly lead to destroyed roots and ruined pastures.


Chickens are known for being the trash collectors of the barnyard. They will eat kitchen scraps, grains and store bought feed; however, their nutrition is always in a delicate balance.


Have you ever looked at your chicken or another's and thought, wouldn't she look great if she was pink? Or maybe blue? Well, here is a step by step guide in where you will learn how to colour chickens!


Choose the Perfect Name for Your Chicken

Are you having trouble naming your chicken? Well, if you are, continue reading. Chickens are fun animals to interact with.


Dyeing chicks is traditionally done to identify chicks from different groups of eggs. It is also done in many wildlife management studies. More commonly today, dyeing chicks is done simply to produce colorful chicks for Easter.


Believe it or not but chicken-sitting is a real thing and a real job. Those who have good and plentiful experience of being surrounded by chickens and taking care of them can advertise themselves as chicken sitters and hopefully gain some money from it.


Chicks are the cutest and funniest things you'll ever see! You'll just want to play with them all day! However, when caring for chicks, it's not all fun and games.


Chickens are amazing pets and family members. Not only do they lay eggs, they get rid of pests like mice, eat almost any table scraps (strictly no meat) and are very intelligent and give you love and be there and help and even save you If you're thinking about adopting chickens, read on!


Chicks are fluffy, adorable, and often hard to resist. You may get a baby chick as an Easter gift or to raise as a pet. But baby chicks are very sensitive to their environments and require proper care in order to grow into chickens.


With endless breeds of chickens to choose from, where can you start? Well, to narrow it down you have to decide from your lifestyle, space, year-round weather and whether you want eggs, meat or a friendly pet out of your feathery flock.


Chickens are one of the most commonly kept birds. They're kept for their eggs, their meat, their bug-eating abilities, their fertilizing benefits and even for their companionship.


Whether you are just starting a chicken flock or are a seasoned owner of many chickens, you need to know how to add new chickens to a flock. You want to avoid introducing disease and parasites into the flock.


Tell the Difference Between Male and Female Ducks

Ducks, which are also called waterfowl, are commonly found near lakes, rivers, and ponds.  [1]   Depending on the duck species, the differences between a male (‘drake’) and female (‘hen’) duck will not be readily obvious.


Ducks are intelligent animals that can develop feelings of loyalty towards human owners, and so can make good pets for individuals with the time and patience to care for them.


Once you decide to raise ducks, you need to be dedicated to their care and well being, and the task is not necessarily a simple one. They tend to be easier to care for than other types of fowl, however, and many people find them to be enjoyable to watch and tend to.


Silkies make great pets and their fluffy feathers have gotten them the name 'silkie chickens'. Although most silkie owners would say they don't lay many eggs, they are great brooders and great for show!


Washing a chicken is necessary so that it will look its best when in a show, or just to clean a chicken that's a bit dirty. If you've never heard of washing a chicken, don't worry, it's not hard and your chicken will come out clean!


Imagine walking into a chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs from your very own hens that you have raised from chicks. You may want to achieve the successful and wonderful goal of raising chicks but before this dream can become a reality, you’ll need to purchase the baby chickens that will go into your new chicken coop.


Ducks can be caught to relocate or for study in a humane way. During certain points in a duck’s life cycle, such as after mating, ducks are flightless and much easier to catch.


For anyone in a colder climate, caring for outdoor animals in the winter can be a major worry. Fortunately, ducks, like most waterbirds, are well adapted to low temperatures.


Taking care of a duck as a pet can be a rewarding experience. In general, ducks are more difficult to take care of than other pets, such as dogs or cats, because their environment needs to be closely monitored.


Chickens are both fun and useful to keep. Your hens will provide  eggs  for you and raising chickens can be a fun hobby. To raise chickens, set up a habitat in your backyard with a coop, run, and other equipment.


Ducks are wonderful pets to keep. Though noisy, they are usually cheerful and loving to their owners. They can also be a good meat source, and can lay 300 eggs a year.


Ducks are birds that tend to migrate, and because of this, it can be difficult to get them to stay in one place permanently. They are generally attracted to small bodies of water containing plants that they can feed on.


Botulism Type C is one of the major diseases that affects wild and domesticated ducks. Mostly, you must let the disease run its course, with the exception of removing diseased ducks from the rest of the flock.


Ducklings that have just hatched from their shells need a warm, safe environment to grow up strong and healthy. If you create a home free of hazards and provide them with plenty of food and water, your curious, playful baby ducks will be able to waddle and swim on their own before you know it.


Domestic ducks produce good-sized, rich eggs, taste delicious, can rid your garden of slugs and snails and are relatively easy to care for. Whether you decide to breed ducks as a hobby or as a small business venture, the smartest way to start out is by obtaining information on breeding ducks.


Feather plucking is a common problem in quail and has lots of different causes. Some causes can be very serious whilst other causes are common. However, all causes have an easy treatment which you can see below.


Quail are small birds that can be kept as pets; in addition to this they can also be tamed. However, taming quail is not easy and takes a lot of patience due to their skittish nature.


Quail chicks are very small, quiet and just adorable! You'll just want to pick them up all the time! Well before you do this you must tame them first.


Quails sometimes stop laying eggs due to stress, lack of calcium or minimum sunlight. However, there is no need to worry as this problem can easily be taken care of if you give your quails the proper care they need.


Everyone wants to keep their special pet happy. Even if you think your keeping your quail happy you may be stressing them out. This article will help you know what your special little quail likes and what they dislike.


Determining the sex of quails can be done and luckily it is fairly simple. You will be able to quickly discover the sex of your quail using one of the methods below.


Quail are small birds that are a lot of fun to care for. They are very small meaning that they can be housed easily, they need little space and attention, and they lay eggs that you can eat!


Quail are not the commonest pets to keep, which means that not many people are interested in buying them. However, if you spread the word around town that your selling some friendly, clean, and healthy quail, you’re sure to attract buyers!


Hatching and raising your own quail chicks is an exciting and joyful experience, especially for beginners. Although there may be some mistakes and accidents along the way, if you follow along with this guide you may have yourself a successful hatch!


Whether your quail housing is unsafe, a wild animal has harmed your quail or your quail have been fighting, you have to take action straight away otherwise the quail might die depending on how bad the injury is.


Quail are great birds to attract to your garden but can also be the most difficult. There are plenty of wild quail especially in America, Asia and Australia.


Quail will often fly very high when frightened which is why it’s a good idea to clip their wings from time to time. If you don’t your quail might escape, hit their head, fly into dangerous spots, or fly to a place where you cannot reach them.


Quail make great pets. You can tame them, they're wonderful to watch, they lay eggs and can also be kept for meat. When it comes to choosing the perfect quail for you, you should choose a healthy, active and happy quail which is cared for properly.


Quails do not need fussing about when it comes to feeding, but it is good to know if you're feeding them the correct things and that your giving them a balanced diet.


Quails can escape from time to time and sooner or later you will have to get the sneaky quail back to its safe and warm home. In this case, it’s best to start straight away.


Quail are small fowl that exist in the wild but can also be raised in a backyard cage. Unlike chickens, most city ordinances don’t restrict or outlaw raising quail.


Fully-grown quails are small birds alone, but as quail chicks, they're tiny! This means that they can easily escape from their enclosure, get hurt by dangerous objects, and get injured by other birds/animals.


Caring for quail is very simple as they are very small birds that can be put in with other small birds such as finches and canaries. They're great company, wonderful to watch and they lay yummy eggs as well!


If you are interested in keeping quail, you will need to provide a good environment for your birds. Quail will thrive better and be healthier in a habitat in which they feel safe, secure and at home.


If you're looking to bake cakes and pastries, here are some ideas to help you get started in what can become a very enthralling and even therapeutic hobby, with the resulting benefit of some very delicious things to eat!


Quails, as birds, can sometimes get dirty from time to time, considering they are ground-dwelling birds. Although the likelihood that you will need to bathe your quail is slim (as they are capable of keeping themselves clean), you might have to step in to help your quail keep clean.


Some quail are hard to get broody whilst others are easy to breed and will often hatch out a lot more chicks than you may have expected. Because of this, it’s good to be prepared and know what you are doing.


For whatever reason you don't wish to use oil when baking vegetables, there are other options that will keep the vegetables moist and in good shape for eating.


Halogen ovens use a special halogen heating element in the lid of the machine to heat the device faster than conventional ovens can, and a fan inside the machine promotes better air circulation and even cooking.


Did you ever want to bake simple cinnamon rolls but you don't know how to? With this recipe, you can make simple cinnamon rolls. Additionally you can form them into small "niblets" as snacks.


Brie is a soft French cheese made in the Seine-et-Marne area of France. Brie can be served warm as a simple appetizer. It can also be baked in a puff pastry.


Your kids will love playing with salt dough — and helping you make it too! Salt dough is fun to make and easy to create with. Let your little Michelangelo's' imaginations run wild as they sculpt and cut shapes out of the dough.


Popovers are light and fluffy pastries that almost burst from the pan as they are cooking. Trapped steam inside of them puffs the pastries up while the outside turns a beautiful – and tasty – golden brown.


Many people may not understand the making flour is a simple process that has been done for thousands of years in a number of different civilizations.


Pumpkin pies are delicious, and a classic Thanksgiving dessert. In fact, many families believe it wouldn't be the holiday season without at least one pumpkin pie!


Want to use up your oats in a more creative and a much more delicious way than oatmeal each morning? Suffering from gluten intolerance? Looking for a way to get rid of mountains of rolled oats?


Baking - it's a process so fundamentally simple that the earliest bakers managed to bake with only hot rocks over 4,000 years ago.  [1]   Yet, because it allows for truly vast culinary complexity, baking is still an area of experimentation for curious chefs today.


With these easy steps you will learn how to bake Apple Crostata from scratch! This simple recipe tastes delicious!


An incubator is an artificial method for the hatching of eggs. In essence, an incubator allows you to hatch eggs without having hens. Incubators mimic the conditions and experiences of a brooding hen for fertilized eggs, including appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation levels.


Your livestock can be injured in a variety of ways. For example, someone might come onto your property and let your animals loose. If your livestock is then struck by a vehicle, you can sue the person who released your animals.


Domestic rabbits are highly valued for their low fat, low cholesterol, and high quality proteins. They are entirely white meat. Rabbit compares very favorably to chicken, turkey, and some fish for its beneficial health virtues and its adaptability.


Some cows are aggressive, some are friendly, and some just won't come near you at all. You might want one, though. Here is how to have and care for a pet cow.


Calves are cute: there's no doubt about that, and because they are small, it would seem pretty easy to raise one, right? Not so fast! Calves take a lot of time, money and effort to raise, and if you are looking to raise a calf or two but don't know what goes in to looking after them, this article is just for you.


Bucket calves, so named because of how they’re fed from birth until weaning, are easy to raise. In fact, for children interested in caring for livestock; raising bucket calves may be the perfect project.


Get a Hand Shy Calf to Let You Approach It

Calves are naturally going to be shy of people if they've never been handled before, or if they're more used to being around other cows and calves but not people.


There is more than one way to raise cattle, that is something that everyone, beginner and veteran cattlemen alike. How cattle are raised not only depends on the individual raising them, but the  breed , class and type of cattle in concern.


Having the opportunity to explore the rumen of a fistulated cow is often once in a lifetime for most people. These cows are only found at research institutions, and public access is limited to open house events.


Cleaning a cow can be useful for showing at fairs or just to make them look nice. Remember to be cautious around your cow and be patient. Cows are large animals and can accumulate lots of dirt that needs to be washed out.


Get a Downer Cow Back up After She Naturally Delivered a Very Large Calf

There are four "M"s that result in a downed cow:  Mastitis  (infection in the mammary gland),  Metritis  (infection in the uterus),  Musculoskeletal  (muscles, nerves or bones) or  Milk Fever  (hypocalcemia).


Collect Semen from a Bull for a Breeding Soundness Exam

Bull Breeding Soundness Exams or BBSEs (also known as semen testing) are a way of testing the quality of semen and quantity of sperm produced by a bull prior to letting him breed cows and heifers during the breeding season.


Black Angus or Angus cattle  are beef cattle that can be raised in a variety of conditions, from on a ranch where the cattle have to pretty well look after themselves, to the feedlot.


Artificially Inseminate Cows and Heifers

Artificial Insemination (AI) is the second-most common practice of breeding livestock--well, it's the only alternative to breeding livestock next to natural breeding using a male over females.


This is a step-by-step of how to breed  Limousin cattle . This is only reserved for such pure-breeding operations that strive to maintain the genetic pool of this breed.


Castrating bulls or bull calves is desexing a male animal. It is not exactly as simple as most people may think. Nor is it exactly painless, However, castrating is a practice that has been done on cattle for hundreds of years and is the oldest surgical operation known.


Read, Understand, and Use Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) in Cattle

EPDs can be quite intimidating and confusing for the novice cattle person, to the point where it gets overwhelming when having to choose a new herd bull for your herd.


Estrus is defined as the period where a female (in this case, a cow or heifer) is receptive to a male (or, the bull). Estrous, on the other hand, is the whole reproductive heat cycle that a female goes through, from heat period to no heat period (Proestrus, Estrus, Metestrus, and Diestrus).


Simmental cattle’s muscularity and high milk production have long been sought after traits, allowing the breed to maintain popularity for hundreds of years.


Breeding dairy cattle involves producing offspring that are primarily used for dairy production. Cows need to produce calves in order to make milk, and in order to produce milk and calves, they need to be bred.


This is an in-depth guide describing how to properly identify Black Angus (also called Angus) cattle, and tell them apart from other breeds that also have black cattle, such as  Charolais ,  Simmental ,  Limousin ,  Maine Anjou ,  Salers  and  Gelbvieh .


This is an in depth guide of how to identify Belted Galloway cattle.


This is an in-depth guide of how to identify Ayrshire cattle.


Though they originate from England, shorthorn cattle can now be found in most English speaking countries. Whether you’re making a trip to England or hope to spot some closer to home, you can identify shorthorn cattle by their color and unique characteristics.


This is an article of how to identify Gelbvieh cattle.


This is an in depth guide of how to identify Dutch Belted cattle. Dutch Belted cattle are also called Lakenvelder cattle.


This is an in-depth guide on how to identify Red Poll cattle.


This is an in depth guide on how to identify White Park cattle. This breed of White Parks are commonly referred to as Ancient White Parks, Park cattle, Wild White cattle, White Horned cattle, or White Forest Cattle.


South Devons are a British Breed originated from England.   They are not related to the Devon cattle (even though they are originated in the same area), and are the largest British Breed of bovine in the world.


This is an in-depth guide of how to identify Santa Gertrudis cattle.


This is a good article that tells how to identify Salers cattle. Salers is a French breed, and is pronounced  not  "SAY-lers" but  "Sa-LAIR"  with the "s" at the end of this name being silent (as it always is in the French language).


Welsh Black are one of the United Kingdom's oldest cattle breeds. Their origins go back to Britain before it was conquered by Rome in the first century.


Speckle Parks are a fairly new Canadian-made breed. This in depth article is about how to identify and recognize Speckle Park cattle.


Here's an in-depth guide of how to identify Texas Longhorn cattle.


This is an in-depth article about Red Brangus cattle. Red Brangus are actually related to Brangus cattle since they share the same genetics that made each composite breed what they are today.


This is an in-depth guide of identifying Jersey cattle. Jersey cattle are the second-most common breed of dairy cattle in North America. They originate from the British Crown-dependent Isle of Jersey, which is located off the coast of France.


Here is an in-depth guide of how to identify Red Angus cattle.


An in-depth guide telling how to identify Limousin cattle.


This is an in-depth guide of how to identify Pinzgauer cattle.


The Maine Anjou (MA) originated in France in the 19th century.  [1]   These cattle were first brought to North America in 1969.  [2]   If you are interested in being able to identify a Maine Anjou, make the effort to learn about what makes this breed unique.


The following steps below will show you how to identify Scottish Highland cattle.


This is an in depth article of how to identify Murray Grey cattle.


This is an in-depth guide of how to identify Hereford cattle.


This is an in-depth article of how to identify Holstein cattle.


This is an in depth guide of how to identify Corriente cattle.


This is an in depth article of how to identify Galloway Cattle.


Guernsey cattle are considered a favorite among beginner dairy farmers because of their gentle temperament and resilience to various climates. Guernsey cattle produce less milk than some breeds, but offer a more nutritious yield.


Devon cattle, also known as North Devons in order to distinguish this breed from the similarly named yet unrelated breed the  South Devons , are considered the oldest British breed in existence today.


This is an in depth guide of how to identify Chianina cattle. The word Chianina is pronounced "KEE-a-NEE-na."


This is an in-depth guide of how to identify Brown Swiss Cattle. Brown Swiss is a dairy breed, and the third popular breed used in dairy operations.


There are many different breeds of cattle, each of which has its own advantages and its own distinguishing features. Charolais cattle are a breed that originates in France and is now very popular in the beef industry.


Brangus cattle are a mix of Angus and Brahman cattle. Breeding these two types of cows together began around the 1930's in the USA. To be considered Brangus, a cow must have 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Angus genetics.


Here's an in-depth guide of how to identify Brahman cattle.


This is an in-depth article of how to identify Beefmaster cattle. Beefmaster are a composite breed, being 1/4  Shorthorn , 1/4  Hereford , and 1/2  Brahman .


This is a good article on how to identify American White Park cattle. American White Parks  are not  the same as  Ancient White Parks , so please do not get White Parks confused with this breed.


This is an in depth guide of how to identify Canadienne cattle.


This is an in-depth guide on how to identify British White cattle. British Whites are not related to  White Park  or  American White Park  cattle.


Black Herefords are more or less a result of crossbreeding  Herefords  with  Angus  cattle. The breeding-up of these crossbred cattle (commonly called Black Baldies) resulted in the founding of this new breed.


Bloat in cattle is a serious problem--and a very old one--that is often associated with consumption of high quality feeds that are easily digestible and rapidly fermented in the rumen. (


Keeping cows and cattle disease free is more of a daunting task than what it appears to be at first glance. It must be remembered that no animal can be kept disease free--any animal is apt to get sick at anytime, however there are things that can be done to minimize the chance of your animals getting sick or coming in contact with a disease that will cost you in more ways than one.


This is a guide to help you understand the different physical characteristics that make each bovine breed unique so that you can make the proper judgement on what breed a bovine may or may not be.


Lice are external,dependent parasites that feed on the blood of such livestock as cattle, and their feeding activity can cause, in addition hair loss and skin irritation, weight loss, stress, reduced milk production and general unthriftiness, making the host more susceptible to other diseases.


Miniature cows can be hard to buy. They cost a lot of money and need to be taken good care of so they can stay healthy and happy. This can be hard because miniature cows need wide open space and a strong shelter, which the miniature cow can go in to sleep or hide from bad weather and predators.


Treat and Prevent Nitrate Toxicity in Cattle

Nitrate toxicity or nitrate poisoning is a condition where excess nitrates in feeds creates a dangerous condition in ruminants like cattle that can cause them to have a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream.


Diagnose Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or Mad Cow Disease in Cattle

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy  (BSE) is a neurological degenerative disease that is found in cattle and bison. ( It is also known as  Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy  (TSE) when in direct reference to the various animal species that can be affected with this disease including goats, sheep, deer, moose, elk and antelope.


Acidosis is a metabolic disorder of the rumen (one of the four chambers of a ruminant's stomach [ruminants include animals like cattle and sheep]) where pH levels decrease very rapidly as a result of a sudden switch in diets from roughage (like hay and grass) to high-concentrates (like grain).


Blood samples obtained from cattle are very useful for a variety of means, from testing for disease to checking pregnancy status. The quick and relatively simple means of taking blood is low stress and almost painless for the animal.


Euthanasia is defined as "A method of killing that minimizes pain, distress, and anxiety experienced by the animal prior to loss of consciousness, and causes rapid loss of consciousness followed by cardiac or respiratory arrest and death.


Knowledge of how to give cattle injections or shots, be it sub-subcutaneously (SQ; under the skin), intramuscularly (IM; directly into the blood supply of the muscle), or intravenously (IV; directly into the vein, usually the jugular vein), is very important in order to be able to vaccinate or treat cattle with vaccines or medicines, respectively.


There are times when medications or nutrients are not given to cows by injection. Instead, they must be given orally. Most oral medications come in the form of a very large pill (by human standards) called a  bolus .


Identify and Prevent Bovine Foot and Mouth Disease

Bovine Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe and highly contagious disease of cloven-hooved ruminant animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, deer, elk, and bison.


Modern practices of  raising cattle  often involve using hormones to assist with beef and milk production in encouraging greater feed efficiency (less feed needed for more growth or milk),  greater milk production (dairy) , and higher growth rates (beef).


Dairy farms are full of activity from pre-dawn until after the sun goes down. Farmers milk and feed cows, clean barns, sell products and perform other chores to keep their farms running smoothly.


Calves may develop scours due to bacterial or virus infections. Scours is known as "calf scours" or neonatal calf diarrhea. The primary causes of scours include: Rota virus, Corona virus,  Cryptosporidium parvum ,  Salmonella , and  Escherichia coli .


Pasteurization slows the growth of bacteria in foods (usually liquids) by heating the food to a certain temperature and then cooling it. Milk sold in stores must be pasteurized in a specific manner to pass government standards.


If you find yourself face-to-udder with a cow and are having a hard time getting milk, it’s because milking a cow is not as easy as it may look. Before you begin milking, secure the cow’s head so that she can’t wander off.


If you have the determination and the space to keep a cow, they make a great addition to any farm. Your cow will provide you with milk, cheese and butter if you take good care of her.


If your cow is nervous, or just won't 'let down her milk', here are some tips and tricks to get it down!


It is one thing to learn how to  hand milk a cow , it's another to milk a cow using a milking machine. One thing for sure is that it requires less labour to actually milk the cow, but more labour will be involved with ensuring the machine is clean and well-maintained before and after use.


Calculate the Cost of Starting a Dairy Farm

Dairy farming can be a lucrative and rewarding business, but determining the amount of capital required to start a dairy farm can be a daunting task.


It's pretty obvious that beef is meat from muscles of cattle, but how does it get to the table? In order for beef to be served at dinner time in the form of, for example, a Porterhouse Steak, sacrifices must be made in order to get that steak.


Do you want to have fresh cow's milk to make butter and cheese with without having to take a trip to the grocery store all the time? This article is for you, and ideal for those who want to have a family milking cow for themselves and their family.


Whether you are seeking a family dairy cow (for your own use) or a cow to use on a dairy farm, there are several factors to consider. To choose the right breed, begin by determining your needs and limitations, such as your budget and how you will use the cow (and milk).


Tell the Difference Between Beef and Dairy Cattle

There are two primary types of modern cattle that are raised in the world:  Beef cattle , and  Dairy cattle . Unbeknownst to most, there are distinct characteristics of either that set them apart from each other, from level of fatness or "beefiness" to even coat colourations.


A beef cow-calf operation is an operation on a farm or ranch where you have cows and bulls that are bred together to produce calves.   Calves are often sold to the market to be grown into beefers.


Cattle butchering is mostly done in meat lockers and is rarely seen by the consumer. In recent years, more people have started to raise individual cattle, butcher their meat and make their own sausage or burger.


Manage Pastures Using Rotational or Management Intensive Grazing

Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) is a system of grazing where the management is intensive, but the grazing is not. MIG takes into consideration not just the animals, but the whole system: plants, animals, soil, and climate; basically the entire  eco-system .


Bottle feeding calves is a common practice that ensures the animals receive proper nutrition. It also protects them from developing illness or disease.


Determine How Many Cattle Can Be Grazed on a Pasture

Imagine you are starting a farm or ranch. You already know how much land you have, and what you want to do with it, but are stuck on how to determine just how many cattle you can graze on your property.


Weaning is the practice of separating calves from their source of milk, a stressful time on both cows and calves, as it is very traumatic in an environmental, psychological, and nutritional sense, especially for the calf.


Determine How Many Acres of Pasture are Required For Your Cattle

When you want to graze livestock, it's particularly important to know just how much land needs to be made available for your herd.


One of the most sustainable and economical ways to feed cattle, grazing cattle on pasture is the easiest part of raising these beasts. The only costs and labour involved in grazing cattle is maintaining fences and turning cattle out to fresh pasture.


Install and Use a Temporary Electric Fence for Cattle

Temporary electric fences are great to use when you want to graze cattle in an area that isn't fenced off by some sort of permanent fence, like steel panels or by a board fence.


Dehorning is a basic farm management procedure when it comes to raising cows. In fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognizes it as a necessary practice for human and animal safety.


Bulls can be highly dangerous animals, but it's necessary to handle them if you intend to breed your cattle naturally. Unlike the popular opinion, bulls are not by any means slow or dim-witted, and care must always be taken whenever handling them.


Halter-training or halter-breaking a calf for the show-ring takes patience, time, persistence, hard work and dedication. No matter what breed or type the calf is, it's always best to start them when they're quite young and not as strong as they would be when they're almost full-grown.


We all like to believe that the entire concept of how to feed cattle is as simple as just putting some hay in front of them. Yet the unfortunate reality is that it involves so much more than that.


A variety of situations and things can cause cows to stress easily: being moved to a new home and getting used to new surroundings, owners and routines; being handled rough by inexperienced and/or irresponsible handlers; or pain from illness or injury.


Cattle rustling (raiding, stealing) is still a big crime no matter where you are and it still happens with alarming frequency.  [1]    [2]   It's important to try to keep your cattle safe from potential rustlers, particularly if you are located in an area where cattle rustling is known to occur or when events such as drought or a natural disaster give rise to opportunistic crime.


Fear of cattle, or Bovinophobia, is a type of phobia that causes people extreme anxiety or fear when being around or even thinking about being around cattle on a farm or ranch.


Determining pregnancy in cattle has two benefits: 1) A producer is able know which cattle will be the "keepers" and which need to be  culled  as soon as possible.