Relating to Farm Animals

Buying live chickens is a fun process, live chickens are so cute when they are little and you always buy lots more than you need to make sure you get plenty of healthy happy chickens who will give...

Springtime marks a new beginning for many things and for those living by lakes or ponds that may include little ducklings. No matter how many times you have removed eggs that were laid, you just...

Developing a chicken coop is easy...building one takes planning.

Rabbit's are cute little animals that come in a variety of sizes and colors. They need a good sturdy comfortable rabbit cage for shelter and to put their food and water into.

You can start to raise ducklings in cardboard boxes, although be aware that cardboard absorbs moisture and deteriorates within a few days. Therefore you will need to replace the cardboard box...

You have acquired a place to keep your horse but it is not fenced. Now what? There are many types of fences, but not all of them are safe for horses, or horse-proof. If you have never built a...

The average age for hens to begin laying is 5 to 7 months. Your hens will lay small eggs at first and will continue to lay larger ones as time goes on. Young hens will begin by laying one egg...

Alpacas are becoming very popular pets, and there is good money to be made from raising these adorable animals. So if you want to start an alpaca farm, you first need to build an alpaca barn....

Warding off predator's from your flock of sheep and or goats is not easy. Using DONKEYS to help guard your precious flock really works. There are some precautions to think of before you buy a...

Shipping chickens from one place to another is easy if you know what to do.

Cow ants are commonly referred to as mutillidae, velvet ants or even cow killers. They are actually wasps but resemble ants. They are different from ants because there is a slight narrowness...

Chickens need coops to keep them safe from harmful elements in regards to the weather and, of course, from predators, domestic and wild who may be looking for a free chicken dinner. Chickens also...

Talking to a horse may seem a bit odd to some people, but for horse owners it makes perfect sense. Talking to your horse can help keep him calm, encourage him to do something, or be comforting to...

Hatching eggs in an incubator can be fun and rewarding for both adults and children also. Hatching eggs for the farm is a great way to increase your chicken flock and, for children, can be a...

A relatively rare domestic animal today, donkeys suffer abuse and neglect at a greater rate than other equines in the United States. If you're concerned, you can act to save these gentle animals.

Being an animal rights activist is hard enough around friends and family, but it gets even harder when those friends and family are Christian. Their deeply-held religious beliefs often seem to...

Let's face it. Most of us will never set foot in a hen house, much less steal an egg from a chicken. But it's one of those skills that may come in handy just the same. You never know when you'll...

Ayrshire cows, also known as Dunlop or Cunninghame cows, are a breed of dairy cattle originating from Ayrshire, Scotland. Dunlops from the Cunninghame were bred with cattle from Holland to produce...

Brown Swiss cows are a breed of dairy cattle. They are the second-greatest milk producers in the world, and their milk makes excellent cheese. The Brown Swiss was bred in the harsh climate of the...

Shipping day-old poultry is possible. There are very specific guidelines regulating the shipment of poultry, though, and it's necessary to know what these are to ensure the proper shipping of your...

This article will explain a very simple way to hypnotize a chicken. It's very entertaining and straight forward.

Cow tipping is a fine art that is best experienced under the cover of darkness, with friends and preferably in an inebriated state. Make sure to be in excellent physical health before embarking on...

Cattle drives aren't just work; they can be entertainment. A cattle drive can be part of a rodeo, fair, festival, celebration, or fundraiser. Learn how to promote your cattle drive with these steps.

If you love donkeys, you may want to share that love with others by selling your donkeys. There is a growing market for donkeys, especially because donkeys are such hardy animals, and have a good,...

Roast goose is very tasty and often preferred by some to turkey. The meat is darker and contains far more flavor, especially the domesticated birds. It is also not readily available and has to be...

Providing the proper environment for your emus is the best way to care for them. These birds, although much larger than you, are depending on your for their food, water and, in most cases,...

A cattle drive is the way ranchers get cattle from one place to another when there are too many cattle to load into stock trailers. Cattle are rounded up and driven to the new destination by...

Compared to other animals sheep are relatively easy to raise if you choose the right breed. You will still have to devote some time each day to tend your sheep. However, that small amount of time...

If you want to own a donkey, you are going to need a pen to house the animal. Your pen should include a fence strong enough to contain the donkey and to keep out predators. You'll also want a barn...

Donkeys have a friendly nature and usually get along with other animals and humans. They also can be good for riding, as is evident in places like Santorini. If you've ever wanted to ride a...

Ostrich farming has been popular in other countries for years, and is recently becoming popular in the United States. Ostriches are farmed for their meat, feathers and a hide that is similar to...

Fortunately, birthing a calf is a procedure that cows have been doing by themselves for centuries. However, if it is your first time or your cow's first delivery, there are several things to watch...