To the new cow owner, mastitis can often be undiagnosed and left untreated. But, this is dangerous to both the individual cow and to the entire herd. Mastitis can develop into a major and costly problem if left untreated. This article will cover how you can diagnose, treat, and help prevent mastitis in your […]
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If you’ve owned even one donkey, you know that they can be amazing animals to have around. While donkeys can often enjoy the company of people and other horses, they do best with the company of their own kind. Knowing this, I sought to breed my donkeys to expand my herd. My current jennet
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Although many dogs are used to protect sheep, some dogs pose a serious danger to the flock. It is essential to ensure that non-sheep dog breeds do not get close enough to your sheep or on your property. Let’s take a look at the best ways to keep sheep protected from dogs. This article
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If you live in a cold climate and want to raise sheep, it’s important to get a sheep breed that’s hardy and able to withstand bitter cold weather. In this article, we’ll cover the best hair and wool sheep breeds for cold climates. Check out the best meat and milk cold sheep breeds here.
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Sheep are adaptable to a certain extent, but if you want your flock to really thrive, you need to pick a breed that’s suitable for the climate that you live in. Whether you’re looking to start a new dairy flock, plan on raising lambs for meat, or want to give wool production a try,
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Are you facing the need to transport your chickens or ducks in a car? There are a lot of things to be aware of to keep live poultry safe in transportation. Until recently, one of the things I never thought I’d have to worry about is — how to safely transport chickens. The recent
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Even though I thought I had a flock of only hens, I could clearly hear a crowing that sounded like a “cock-a-doodle-doo.” Did I accidentally get a rooster in my run of chicks? I started researching and observing my hens to figure out what was happening. Do Hens Crow Like Roosters? In rare circumstances,
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A gassy pony can be more than a little awkward if you are in public, but it can also signal a variety of issues with your horse’s intestinal tract. Flatulence in horses is often a minor issue, but can also be a sign of gas colic, a more serious issue. What causes horses to have
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Lately, I have been finding 2 eggs a day from my duck. It happens two or three times a week. Although I’m raising a lot of ducklings, I only currently have one male and one female Peking duck. Do ducks lay two eggs a day and why? Ducks usually lay 1 egg a day but
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A couple of weeks ago, it happened. My kids were gathering eggs and they spied one of the yr old hens grabbing an egg and running away. After she broke it 3 or 4 of the other hens ran after and joined in the feast. Egg eating by hens is a problem that rarely
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