Feeding Farm Animals

If you want to attract bucks and does, consider making an automatic deer feeder. Creating an automatic deer feeder will make the deer work for their food. People often set up deer feeders to keep...

Corn stalks remaining in the field after harvest, often referred to as corn stover, can be used as a feed ration for livestock. According to the North Carolina Agriculture Department corn stover...

Baby cows need to be fed if they cannot nurse, if they are removed from their mothers at birth or if they are weak due to dehydration from scours. Sometimes the calf can suck a bottle nipple, but...

"Feed a calf, it'll grow into a cow." There's no secret to increasing a heifer's weight: simply feed her. However, the way she is fed will determine how soon she'll gain enough weight for...

Horses lose weight for a number of reasons and, to correct the condition, you must address the specific problem. Among the most common causes of low weight in horses, are ill-fitting teeth and...

Raising newly hatched chicks such as goslings into adult geese can be profitable, and win 4-H trophies and ribbons for your children. Goslings are expensive so you do not want to lose any from...

A reindeer's dietary needs change based on the season and the plants which are available for foraging. With careful planning and attention to both your reindeer and your pastured land, you can...

Choosing a pasture grass that is safe for your pasture animals is a tricky proposition. Many grasses that would seem to be fine may actually cause your animals to get sick. Here is how to choose a...