Inspect your beehive on a regular basis but not too often. For beginners, every seven to 10 days during March and June is a good range. Inspecting more than weekly will make your bees unhappy. Every inspection […]

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The saying that “do not kill the goose that lays the egg” comes to life when you get to Majengo Village, Kamukuzi Division in Rwebikoona, in Mbarara Town where a 25-year-old goat shed sits.
This is a shed […]

How to care for young goats If you’re a farmer or just want to raise goats, sooner or later you may have baby goats to care for particularly if you’re raising goats for […]

Just like humans, having good gut health is important for the overall health of a pig. This is especially important in young pigs as it is easier to get started on the right foot rather than have to repair damages […]

When it comes time to decide on which type(s) of chicken you would like in your flock, narrowing it down can be quite difficult. With so many beautiful breeds with great personalities, choosing just one breed (or […]

One of the most detrimental diseases a chicken can face is Marek’s disease, which is also known as fowl paralysis. Over the years this disease has been responsible for decimating flocks small and large, but it is […]

Cattle farming means that you are signing up for more work than any person can possibly get done. Of course, at the end of the week, some chores will be left undone. The difference between good farmers and those […]

Severe, untreated scours can kill a calf in less than twenty-four hours. Frequent, runny diarrhea depletes the calf of necessary salts and water more quickly that he can replace it. If you are raising calves, do […]

Cow’s milk is the standard “drinking milk,” but goat’s milk enjoys a niche market for certain consumers. It’s easier to digest and some folks with dairy sensitivities can consume it safely.

Goats are hardy […]

The first question you need to ask yourself is: Do I need to re-queen this hive and replace my queen bee? Here are some of the most common reasons for re-queening a hive:

Old queen. Your queen may be more than […]

In order to breed your pigs, it is essential to choose the opportune time. There are several elements to this, all of which must coincide for a successful breeding to take place. If just one part of the plan were […]

Water is very vital in a Rabbits diet. Rabbits must have access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Rabbits eating lots of fresh grass and greens will drink less, whilst those eating mostly hay will drink […]

It is no secret that bugs make delicious snacks for a chicken. Since chickens are omnivores, bugs actually make up an important part of their diet and provide them with necessary protein. If you watch your […]

Early labour in a cow, know what to do. When you are expecting calves, you should start monitoring your mama cows. If you are keeping an eye on them, you will know when labor starts, so […]

For a farmer to have a successful farming business, they must have adequate time for his farm. This is what has kept Henry Nsereko, commonly known as Nkokonyoole a 70 year old urban diary farmer going as a zero […]