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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Choosing the right breed for your Meat Goats farm. Raising meat goats for meat production in Uganda is a valuable undertaking. The red meat industry remains underutilized in the nation, despite […]

Facts about Egg fertilization in Poultry you didn't know. Unlike other birds where you find partners, in chickens there is no courtship or romance. A rooster just forces himself on the hen. So what […]

Considerations on feeding Rabbits – Fresh grasses or legumes should be included in the ration to a level of 70%. –  50% legumes plus 50% grasses may afford minimum dietary […]

More knowledge about pig feed conversion ratios. Feed conversion is a measurement of the amount of feed needed for an animal to gain one pound of bodyweight. A low feed conversion ratio […]

Sheep Mineral- a key to a successful lambing season. While lambing season gets all the hype, breeding season is the key to your flock’s success. A successful breeding season means more ewes p […]

Rabbit Kindling and Rabbit Weaning Your rabbit doe is pregnant and will soon give birth, or kindle. What do you need prior to your rabbit kindling? How can you best help her? Nest b […]

How to improve the efficiency of egg production The egg industry is currently dealing with its fair share of challenges. With production outstripping consumption and prices being squeezed, […]

Importance of Light to Layers. Sunlight stimulates quite a few biological processes in living organisms. It drives the production of vitamin D in our own bodies, photosynthesis […]

Tips for Feeding and Watering Requirements in Pig Farming. Pick out a good feed for your Pigs. People evaluate the diets to make sure they meet the amino acid requirements of the Pig. Lysine is the amino […]

Dealing with an extra Teat on a cow A good udder with well-shaped four teats is one of the things that contribute to a desired appearance of a dairy cow. It also adds up to an […]

Stress and habitual abortions Stress abortion usually happens to the metabolically sensitive pregnant goat. All breeds can be affected, but Angoras are more susceptible. The s […]

Controlling predators on sheep farms Predation accounts for a significant portion of sheep and lamb losses. The severity of the problem varies by farm and geographic region. For some […]

Behavioral problems in Sheep Lamb Stealing: Ewes can steal the lambs of others before their own parturition and then reject their own lamb when it is born. Lambs seek out […]