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How to Build a Chicken Fence

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Whether you want to build a chicken fence for chickens or another animal, you need to build one that is sturdy and well made. It is fairly easy to build a chicken fence, if you know what to buy and have well laid plans... more »

How to Buy a Horse and Buggy

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Buying a horse and buggy is a great addition to any farm. A horse and buggy can offer hours of fun and relaxation. It can also provide an added source of income when hired out for events like weddings and parties. Competitions for horse and buggy ... more »

How to hatch chickens.

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Want to hatch any sort of egg? Then read on!.. more »

How to Identify Brahman Cattle

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The Brahman breed of cattle is very adaptable to heat and flourishes in hot climates where other breeds fail to thrive. India's high temperatures developed the strong characteristics that sets the Brahman apart from other breeds. Due to the ... more »

How to Load an Emu into a Trailer

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Trying to move a 6-foot emu into a trailer is possible, believe it or not. It can be a dangerous endeavor because of the size, strength and speed of the bird, but you can control your emu and get it where it needs to go. A team effort is your ... more »

How to Raise Donkeys

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Donkeys are animals that have been with mankind since Biblical times. They are good-natured and hardy, and don't require much beyond basic maintenance such as worming, vaccinations and trimming of their hooves. They don't even require specialized ... more »

How to Raise Meat Chickens

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Meat chickens have their own distinctive look. They originated from "great grand parent' eggs from companies in the United States and the United Kingdom. These companies specialize in select breeding. Due to the genetic science that goes into ... more »

How to Appraise the Value of a Horse Drawn Wicker Carriage

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Horse-drawn carriages vary in value depending on their size, the condition of the seats, wheels and shaft of the carriage, and the overall wear and tear. A perfectly restored carriage would sell for much more than an old carriage that's been ... more »

How to Appreciate a Fresh Laid Chicken Egg

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If you've ever had the luck to raise chickens or live near a henhouse, you may have experienced the gathering and eating of a freshly laid chicken egg. If so, you know what they say is true: a store-bought egg and a fresh egg are like night and day... more »

How to Beat Factory Farming

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In order to beat factory farming, you'll need to make better food choices, become more socially aware, and scrutinize your spending habits that directly or indirectly support factory farming. Start with small changes and try not to get ... more »

How to Build a Llama Pen

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Raising llamas is one of the fastest growing agriculture areas in the country. People from all walks of life are finding that these beautiful creatures are a great source of extra income. Building a good llama pen is one of the first steps to ... more »

How to Buy Donkeys

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Buying any kind of livestock involves taking a risk to some extent, but you can cut those risks when buying donkeys by learning what to look for and how to deal with problems. Follow these steps to buy donkeys... more »

How to Calculate Cost of Raising Exotic Livestock

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Raising exotic livestock can be exciting and challenging. The cost can be incredibly high depending on the particular animal and the state or region in which you live. Before investing in exotic livestock, take a moment to calculate the cost so ... more »

How to Care for Adult Emus

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Caring for your adult emu is a daily process. A natural environment for your emu farm is the best way to have healthy emus that become good breeders. You must make every effort to create a proper pen, keeping your emu farm area clean... more »

How to Catch a Greased Pig

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At county fairs across the country, kids line up to take part in the greased pig contest. Most fairs use young pigs, but it doesn't take long to see how hard it is even for the most athletic kids to catch themselves a porker... more »

How to Catch a soapy pig

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Let's face it a lot of you gals out there are rodeo gurus. At some of the fairs they have soap pig contests for the ladies. So let's catch that pig!.. more »

How to Choose a Livestock Shelter

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Most livestock can usually handle rainy, windy or cold temperatures. But if you live in a climate where snow falls and temperatures plummet in the winter, you need to provide your animals protection from harsh weather. A three sided shed is a ... more »

How to Cluck Like a Chicken

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If you enjoy impersonating animals, learning to cluck like a chicken might be a fun thing for you to try. It is also a silly way to entertain people as part of your bag of party tricks... more »

How to communicate with cows

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in europe there are many diffrent spiecies of cow but they all have the same way of showing respect and trust.. more »

How to Create a Branding Tool

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Branding goes back to the Old West. Ranchers used their brand to mark and identify their livestock. Brands aren't as necessary these days. Livestock are marked with ear tags for identification. However, it's always fun to create your own brand ... more »

How to Decide Which First-Time Breed of Chicks Is Right For You

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If you are interested in learning how to find the chicken that suits your lifestyle, you have just stumbled upon the right place. In this brief article, we will be looking at how to figure out if you are looking for a show quality chicken, a ... more »

How to Dehorn a Bull

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There are different methods from removing the horns, or dehorning, a bull—the simplest being using a polled (without horns) bull as the sire when breeding your cattle. When this is not an option, this eHow will allow you to make a choice as to ... more »

How to Find Where a Hen Lays Eggs

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Finding where your hen lays her eggs can be tricky business, as instinct tells the chicken to make her nest in a safe, hidden location where the eggs will not be stolen by predators. If you feel your hens aren't producing the eggs they should be, ... more »

How to Get Rid of Rats and Mice Without Harming Pets

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Poisons and traps may harm or kill pets instead of pests. Traps should only be considered in areas pets can't get. The natural way used for thousands of years is still the best way to get rid of rats and mice... more »

How to Hatch Chicken Eggs

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There are many important factors to consider when hatching chicken eggs. These factors can generally be divided into three categories: choosing the right eggs, selecting an incubator, and maintaining proper incubating conditions... more »

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