Feeding pigs can be an expensive endeavor depending on the amount of property you have at your disposal. If you have a farm situated on a large piece of acreage with pasture potential, turning pigs out on that […]

A lot of people think of raising chickens as an economical way to provide eggs and meat for their families. While this is true and the benefits of raising chickens do outweigh the expenses, the misconception seems […]

With chicken ownership comes experience in dealing with unpleasant illness and disease, and vent gleet is no exception. Also known as cloacitis or thrush, vent gleet is a fungal infection that, as the name […]

Raising bottle calves can be a good way of starting your herd. However, there is also an element of risk to it because young calves are very vulnerable to illness.

Where to get your calves
Sometimes you will […]

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 […]

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 […]