Many of the people who tether goats genuinely think goats are tough creatures that will eat anything, but in fact they are remarkably fussy eaters, and they have a miserable life for many reasons.  They usually […]

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Chick embryos respond to light as early as 17 days after the start of incubation. A hen cannot rotate its eye very much but they can see a field of 300°, with a binocular field of 26°. Hens follow moving ob […]

Good animal handling practices start with the handler having a good understanding of pig behavior. A significant portion of a pig’s behavior can be attributed to natural instinct and is further impacted by the a […]

Why Rabbits may fail to breed Putting a buck and a Doe in the same cage does not always guarantee a successful mating. It is important that before breeding your rabbits, you do […]

Goats are typically friendly, social, and energetic with a playful, mischievous side. So when behavioral problems appear, especially from a goat who has not exhibited biting, kicking or other forms of aggression […]

Many people begin raising organic chickens to help them achieve a simpler, healthier life for their families. By simply raising your own birds in your backyard, letting them free range, eat on grass, and then su […]

Chicks are very active and when running, they extend their wings and flap them for use as breaks. They will jump on to feeders but do not perch till 4-6 weeks old. They stretch in a very precise way with a wing […]

When does become receptive to mating, they will usually show signs of being in heat. They may act restless, rub their chins on feed and water containers or other equipment, and show a desire to join other rabbits. […]

A cow may spend couple of hours seeking out a birth site, and going through the first stages when the calf moves into the birth canal and the water bag appears.

The next delivery stage after bursting her waters […]

Foot scald and footrot become much more common during prolonged spells of wet weather and they are not easy to deal with. It’s well worth making an effort to prevent them developing in the first place and to t […]

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Goats have a similar blind spot at rear just like sheep, but they are more difficult to catch using this area as they are generally more alert than sheep. They can distinguish different colours , r […]

Boars reach maturity around 6 months of age although this can depend on feeding levels and management. Usually they are not used for service until 7-8 months old.

A boar courts a female by chasing her around, […]

In order for pig producers to be successful, keeping their animals healthy is key. To do that, it is essential to know about diseases that may occur in the herd. Farm managers should be able to spot the symptoms […]

Ticks are some of the most problematic pests on cattle farms despite presence of various acaricides in the market. Many farmers use poor tick control methods, which include failure to spray as recommended, m […]

Rabbits have a high reproductive rate compared to other livestock. They become sexually mature within a few months of birth and have relatively short pregnancies. They produce large litters and are unique in that […]