The bright patch of sky in that tree was astounding, leaving you wondering how to attract indigo buntings to your backyard. Thankfully, this bird is easier to find than you may think. These birds seem to be incredibly elusive, but in reality, you might already have them in your backyard. But how do you get …
If you have a nuisance wildlife problem, you may wonder if you can hunt deer in your backyard to get the problem under control. Perhaps you have a lot of acres and a large population of this game animal. The answer depends on where you live, your state, time of year, and the reason you’re …
It’s always fun to play with your kids or dogs in the backyard. Piles of dog poop can make the fun playtime end in disaster. Yuck! If you clean up after your dog there will be no worries when it comes to watching where you step. You can relax and enjoy your time in the …
Want to attract finches to your backyard? Luckily for you, we have five steps to follow to attract those adorable little finches. Finches are small to medium-sized birds. They have stout bills used to eat seeds and gray or colorful plumage. They do not migrate and are usually residents of their habitats. Read on to …
Like bird watching, squirrel watching can become a fun, relaxing, and pretty inexpensive hobby. All you need is a squirrel feeder and a little squirrel food to get started! Squirrels will eat just about anything you give them, but like many people, you may not know what exactly to feed squirrels in your backyard. In this …
They squawk and make a fuss about everything. If you have them around, you’ll certainly welcome a way to learn about how to get rid of crows in your backyard to keep the peace. Whatever you think about them, crows are smart. They observe and react intelligently to stimuli and changes in their environment. That’s …
Goats are adorable, funny, and curious animals that have stolen the hearts of pet owners everywhere. If you’ve been looking to by a goat or two, we have 10 steps in our “How to Care for Goats in your Backyard” guide to help you go about doing just that! Let’s get started! Goat Knowledge According …
Although having non-venomous snakes can actually be good for your backyard (to keep out rodents and pests), it doesn’t mean you’re forced to live near them. Learning how to avoid snakes in your backyard just takes a few steps, and you can enjoy snake-free living. All you need is a prevention plan to keep them …
Have you ever looked at the friendly grin of an alpaca and wondered if you could keep an alpaca in your backyard? Well, the answer might surprise you. As it turns out, alpacas are a lot like humans. They are social creatures who don’t do well if they are isolated and alone. Alpacas really need …
We understand how upsetting having coyotes in your backyard can be. And your concerns are valid, given the figures on human-coyote encounters. There were 367 reported attacks on humans between 1977 and 2015 with two fatalities. That’s not even including the number of cats and dogs taken by these predators. This is why, in this …
For as small as they are, our feathered friends can cause a lot of damage when gathered in masses. If you’ve had problems with them creating holes on the side of your house, you may wonder “can I shoot birds in my backyard”? Or maybe you’re a hunter and want to get a pheasant or …
If you live in the country or in one of the bedroom communities where it is allowed, learning how to raise ducks in your backyard is a rewarding activity for you and your children. And it’s easier than you think. Let’s get started! Making Sure You Can The first thing you need to do when …