Tips on observing your cow's health Every cattle farmer should know a few basic health facts about cows. Understanding the vital signs of a normal, healthy cow will help you diagnose […]

How to handle Egg bound Hens Having a hen that is unable to pass an egg is very serious. Known as egg binding, or being egg bound, this occurs when an egg becomes stuck in the […]

Ideal age of Cattle mating. Successful cattle breeding is essential for maintaining a sustainable and profitable farming operation. One crucial aspect of cattle breeding is […]

Benefits of Small scale poultry Successful cattle breeding is essential for maintaining a sustainable and profitable farming operation. One crucial aspect of cattle breeding is […]

Choosing Turkey breeds for your farm There are not nearly as many turkey breeds as there are chicken breeds, but there are still enough varieties of turkeys to warrant a decision about […]

Caring and feeding young Rabbits Unless the mother rabbit is known to be dead, there is a good chance that she is feeding her babies, even if she seems to be ignoring them. A […]

Why your Pigs may bite their Tails Anyone that has every walked through a pen of pigs knows that they are inquisitive, using their mouth to investigate their surroundings, coupled […]

Chicken life span and how to handle the end. Every living thing that walks this earth at some point will cease to do so, with chickens being no exception. The time will simply come when their […]

Raising orphaned goat kids Raising orphan goats can be very easy, especially if you purpose to raise them up following the recommended procedures. Feeding orphan goats is […]

Caring for new born Goat kids Make sure newborns are breathing. Remove any material from around the mouth and nose, clean and dry newborn with clean towel or rag. A piece of […]

Care of laying ducks. Ducks lay their eggs in the early morning. An average duck egg weighs about 65-70 g. Ducks normally lay when they are about 5-6 months of age. […]

Care and management of Sows Care and management of sows are very essential since they are retained in the herd mainly for breeding. Good management and feeding will minimize […]

Importance of Water to Pigs. When moved to the weaning facility, one of the first things a pig should do is look for water and take a drink. Unfortunately, the stress of […]

Dealing with Dirt-eating calves Most young calves nibble dirt and some ingest great quantities—creating a blockage in the stomach. Sometimes they ingest sand and gravel, and t […]

Managing Fleas in your Poultry Fleas are small blood-sucking parasites that infest nearly every kind of mammal on earth. Some of them infest poultry, including chicken, turkeys, […]

How to establish a modern Apiary There are various types of bees which include the stingless bees, solitary bees, honey bees. Inorder to set up an Apiary, one needs to have […]

Reducing the need for Chicken feeds. Keep only the chickens that are efficiently meeting your needs: If you just want eggs, then make sure you have a lightweight, egg-producing breed […]

Natural herbs for treating Livestock. There are many different types of dewormers available on the market, but not all of them are safe for use around livestock. In fact, some […]

More about Giant Brahmas poultry. Imagine a chicken that stands tall and proud, exuding an air of magnificence. That’s the Giant Brahma. With males weighing between 5.4-8.2 kg a […]

Trimming Rooster Spurs. A rooster’s spurs gradually grow, and after a year or two, they may be an inch or two long. If you run a rooster in with your hens, he will m […]