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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
A Service of a consultant or an expert is very important to have in order to keep alert of any health issues that may arise. Farm environment should be clean, free from bushes, weeds. A mere or 2 away from the […]

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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic When are sheep ready for breeding in the forum Sheep breeding and lambing 5 years, 11 months ago
For some producers, it is commonplace to breed well-grown ewe lambs when they are 7 to 9 months of age. Other producers wait until their ewes are 18 months old before breeding them to lamb as 2 year olds. However, different breeds of sheep reach puberty (sexually maturity) at different ages.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Piglets bleeding in the forum Pig diseases & handling 5 years, 11 months ago
There are some common vices in young piglets such as tail biting. You need to cut their teeth if you have done so to prevent more injuries.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Rabbits social behavior in the forum Rabbit behavior & handling 5 years, 11 months ago
Rabbits are prey animals by nature, therefore might not be so found of being around people. They are clean animals and have a high breeding rate. However, buck can not keep with does in one cage bse they are territorial.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Breeding cycle of Pigs in the forum Pigs breeding 5 years, 11 months ago
Jamilah this is a forum for Pigs not rabbits. But for the little knowledge i have about rabbits, a rabbit can breed 6- 7 times a year…. considering the gestation time and weaning periods for the little ones.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Could these be flies? in the forum Parasites and Predators 5 years, 11 months ago
Oh.. thank you Prudence and Amos for the advice. I am going to try out the advice one by one and see what works out.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Ensuring more milk yield in the forum Raising dairy goats 5 years, 11 months ago
You have to make sure that their diet is well balanced.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic Is my rabbit an introvert? in the forum Rabbit behavior & handling 5 years, 11 months ago
Naturally, Rabbits are prey animals. Therefore they might have that instinct of keeping away from anything they sense might endanger their lives.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic When you i help chicks to hatch in the forum Hatching eggs 5 years, 11 months ago
If you are using an artificial incubator, you will have to just make sure the temperatures are maintained well and the eggs turned as recommended by the vets, manufacturers and producers.
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Geoffrey Joe replied to the topic When are rabbits due for breeding? in the forum Reproduction and genetics 5 years, 11 months ago
Normally rabbits will be ready for breeding at 7 months. And the consecutive breeding will successful for as long as the female meets the male rabbit
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Geoffrey Joe started the topic Is my rabbit an introvert? in the forum Rabbit behavior & handling 5 years, 11 months ago
I been abserving my Rabbit for few days now, but it seems to cull in one corner and hates being disturbed. Could this be one of its behavior in their lifespan?
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
Selecting very good swine breeding stock is the first step and the key to successful pig production. Mistakes in the selection of swine breeding stock may lead to failures. Productive breeding stock must be s […]

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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
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 straw gently inserted up the nasal passage will stimulate breathing […]

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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
A cesarean section (“C-section”) is an incision through the abdominal wall into the abdomen which is used to isolate the uterus. An incision is made through the uterus in order to deliver the calf. C-sections are […]

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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
When gathering and handling eggs meant for hatching, there are several things to consider.
Fresh and clean are the two keys to successful hatching egg management.
Gather eggs to be hatched a minimum of two […]

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Samson Kibalya replied to the topic Housing for my Rabbits in the forum Animal Housing 5 years, 11 months ago
While constructing a house, there should be enough room for the rabbit to ‘flop-out’ for a nap, sit upright without crouching, and periscope up to see what is going on somewhere else. Ramps or shelves in their living area can provide hours of entertainment. Because many cages for rabbits don’t really provide enough room for all these suppl…Read more
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Samson Kibalya replied to the topic Can pumpkins work as dewormers in the forum Pig diseases & handling 5 years, 11 months ago
This is something new that am learning, thank you for sharing.
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Samson Kibalya replied to the topic Limping Doe in the forum Goat diseases & Injuries 5 years, 11 months ago
Using a splint can really be helpful.. Tie the broken leg in position and wait for about a week. If the goat grazes with the rest of the flock, you might have to isolate it and give it feeds while you observe it.
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
Keeping bees comes in as a viable option for people keen to make this dream come true.
Anyii, a former sub-county chief of Ngetta, who left his job to concentrate on apiary on his Taf Assured Mixed Farm, in 2013 […]
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Geoffrey Joe wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
Jeremy Musinguzi had little connection to farming as a businessman. But farming had a way of finding him. A produce buyer, Musinguzi set out on a quest to find more money-making avenues.
About two years ago […]

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