Relating to Farm Animals

Calf warmers provide a warm and dry space for a newborn calf suffering from hypothermia. Hypothermia begins when the calf's core body temperature drops below the normal level of 100 degrees...

Lanolin, the waxy oil that coats sheep wool, has many practical uses. It acts as a waterproofing agent, and it is naturally anti-fungal and antibacterial. Lanolin is similar to the oils secreted...

Chickens can be raised in a small amount of space in the backyard for eggs or for eating. A small flock of 20 to 40 chickens can provide a family of five with eggs and an occasional fresh chicken...

All poultry fences need a gate for access to the inside of the poultry run and to prevent carnivorous animals from entering the run. Gate designs are simple and easy to make with some 2-by-4s,...

You can derive a great deal of information from a livestock report, whether it is the national report or the local report from the livestock auction. Deciphering the information is relatively...

Water for livestock is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Animals must have a readily available source of fresh water. A leaking stock tank can be expensive to ignore and more expensive to replace....

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!

You will work very hard raising your chickens, and you cannot afford to have them escaping your property, getting stolen or eaten by predators. A chicken fence must enclose the entire boundary...

Humans have been keeping chickens for hundreds of years. Popular for their meat, eggs and feathers, chickens are generally low-maintenance. Laying hens are particular about where they lay their...

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...

Hatching goose eggs can be a fun and educational experience for the whole family. Goose eggs are incubated for 28 days. The incubation process is simple and you can do it with just a few basic...

If you want fresh eggs, fresh poultry, garden pest eliminators and a great supply of fertilizer, look into buying baby chicks. Chickens also make great pets, and their upkeep is relatively...

There are many in the farming industry that find themselves caring for an orphaned beef calf. In some cases, this may occur due to the death of the dam during birth or from her inability to...

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...

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...

Deer love fruit trees. If you have fruit trees in your yard, you will need to protect them from hungry deer. Besides the fruit, deer will also eat the bark of the tree, which can cause the tree to...

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...

The emu is the largest Australian native bird. It is among the biggest fowl in the world. Second only to its close cousin, the ostrich, the two breeds share a number of characteristics, including...

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.

Any new venture has its risks, but none seem to outweigh the potential rewards as much as fish farming. It is simple, safe and requires very little to get started in terms of both equipment and...

The best incubator for a fertilized chicken egg is a broody hen. With no help from the outside world, the eggs are turned, kept at the proper temperature and cared for once they're hatched....

Chicken owners of newly laying hens often find themselves asking, “How do I know if my chickens are laying fertile eggs?” Whether you want your chickens to raise a brood or to incubate your own,...

First of all, the good news is that you really only need to give your chicken coop a top to bottom cleaning about twice a year. You should change the bedding on the floor of the coop and in the...

Pole barns or sheds are simple structures ideal for agricultural purposes. One only needs basic skills, as well as lumber and some tools, to make one. Materials are inexpensive and can be built...

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

There are many different breeds of rabbit, and some of them are better than others for eating. Rabbits should ideally be small enough to care for easily, which means that you should avoid giant...

Building a duck nesting house is not only a fun project, it can actually provide a much-needed refuge in a world that is increasingly encroaching on many natural habitats.While there are several...

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...

Raising chickens for meat can be a fun experience for the whole family. You start with baby chicks in the spring and by fall, you will have a freezer full of meat.

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...

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...

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...

Dutch Belted Cattle are the only belted breed which trace back to the original "canvassed" cattle described in Austria and Switzerland. This breed was moved to the Netherlands shortly after the...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Bantam chickens are a nice way to enter the world of pet birds. Many people raise these feisty little birds for their variety of colors. The birds also supply plenty of eggs, although the eggs are...

If you have a bit of space on a small farm, you can raise laying hens for farm-fresh eggs of your own. While the chickens do take a bit of work, you can count on having eggs so fresh that no...

Looking at the country landscape, it is easy to spot cattle. One of the breeds, the Hereford, is easy to locate due to the breed's abundance throughout the world. The Hereford is extremely popular...

Highland cattle are characteristically hardy, adaptable and bold in their ability to survive difficult terrain and harsh climate. The breed adapted to the harsh Highlands of Scotland and in doing...

Many livestock owners have a hard time finding ways to protect their livestock herds from natural predators. Methods to do this often don't work or are illegal, but burros can be a simple answer...

You can buy cattle as pets, for raising your own herd, for consumption or showcasing or any number of other reasons. To get the best deal, many people buy cattle at an auction. Learn how to buy...

People looking to thin their herds, get rid of an animal they don't want or wanting to get out of the livestock business bring their livestock to auction. You can find great deals at a livestock...

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...

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...

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...

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...