Fresh, crisp morning air, peace and quiet and only the sounds of nature to wake you from your sleep – sure, there are certainly many drawcards to choosing a farm or rural house sit. But knowing the routines of farm life and animal care, are just some of the things that you should brush up on before you step off the beaten track. Continue reading “Hobby farm house sitting – what you need to know”
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Farm Animal Care
You might be thinking about heading out to regional Australia later this year, particularly with the Australian Government considering giving young Aussie job seekers incentives to work on farms.
If farm life piques your interest and your scoping out the latest house and pet sits in rural parts of the country, brush up on your farm animal care to make sure you’re ready for every challenge.
Food, water, exercise and shelter for protection are the essentials for farm animal care. Unwrapped has included tips on their website about how to care for farm animals. Continue reading “Farm Animal Care”
Pet Sitters Perfect for Rural Stays
Living on acreage with multiple animals that have special care, means that getting up and heading away for a holiday isn’t always straight forward.
Pet parent and animal specialist, Christie Hall, runs a successful horse therapy business, The Therapist with Hooves, from her home in Richmond in NSW.
Along with the human members of the family, Christie’s family extends to include five horses, one sheep, two cats, a dog and one fish. Continue reading “Pet Sitters Perfect for Rural Stays”