Relating to Farm Animals

Are you looking to help animals, become much, much healthier, or are you a vegetarian taking the next step? Well I have a guide just for you!

A livestock water tank that has turned green with algae and other aquatic plants is both unattractive and unhealthy for the animals using it. Fortunately there are substances, including bleach,...

Cloning is the process of creating an organism that is genetically identical to another organism. Scientists have been cloning animals since 1952, when they cloned a tadpole. In 1996, scientists...

There is nothing that says “farm” as sweetly as a colorful flock chickens happily roaming across an open range. It is a beautiful sight. Country just wouldn’t be country without them. People...

Fawns are seldom orphaned. Very often, the mothers are nearby, aware and attentive to a fawn that is seemingly alone. If there is concern a fawn has been left on its own, if it appears cold, weak,...

The Holstein breed is well known for its ability to produce milk. Registered Holsteins account for more than 23,000 lbs. of milk per year in the United States. This breed is popular in the U.S....

A chick brooder keeps just-hatched chicks warm and protected. There are many chick brooders on the market, but you can make your own using a cardboard box. It is quick and inexpensive and makes a...

If you have a little backyard hen farm with a woodsy area there'll be predators waiting for a chance to strike when you least expect it. After all you're not always there to safeguard your...

If you are a horse or livestock owner you need to take action to protect your animals and reduce the risk of spreading or causing wildfires.

Deciding where to position your backyard chicken coop can make or break your success with egg laying chickens. Of course, you'll want to maximize the number of eggs your chickens produce. You...

With the move for independent living, fresh foods and green living, raising chickens is becoming popular. Whereas chicken coups used to be purely functional in the farm environment, home owners...

Making your own poultry incubator is an easy way to hatch chicks. Most of the things you need to construct an incubator can be found around your house. Kids enjoy helping with the construction and...

In order to raise buffalo for meat, you will need a herd of cows and at least one bull to breed them. When purchasing your initial breeding stock, North Dakota State University recommends testing...

The worst way to try and catch a chicken is to chase it round and round the run. Whether you catch it or not, you will certainly succeed in stressing the bird and it's egg laying ability will be...

I have had flocks of chickens for over 30 years and would like to help others decide if raising poultry is for them.

Many times there is much confusion on the proper names of a cow. Many don't know that a Bull is a cow. Below are the proper names for the male, female, young, and a herd of cows.

Barns are imperative for storing agricultural machinery, housing farm animals or storing hay and other grains for livestock. When you design a barn, keep in mind the intended end use, your budget...

Locating wholesale pet supplies is actually not as difficult as you might think. The key is, are they really wholesale or just saying that in their advertising to get your business.

Most people look at ducks as waterfowl and nothing more. They don't realize that these interesting birds have very unique and unusual personalities. Read on to learn how to understand duck behavior.

Goats are hilarious, curious and simply some of the coolest animals on the planet. They also can be a pain in the butt (pun intended) unless you’re aware of their nature. You can relate to...

Dumb birds? Chickens are like the rest of the bird population, there are some bozos and some geniuses. Most chickens are gentle, and can be tamed as easily as any other bird and they'll love you...

Originating from Scotland, Galloway cattle adapted to the damp harsh climate and developed characteristics that identify the breed today. The Galloway developed the ability to thrive on limited...

If you want to start a business, love animals and enjoy being outside then consider selling alpacas. These adorable creatures are helping people make a good living. Alpacas are sold for their...

Emu farmers have learned that since the breeders market has dropped so drastically, they must process their birds into other products to earn a living. One market that is slowly growing in...