Relating to Farm Animals

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

The Los Angeles County Fair is held for three weeks in September at Fairplex in Pomona. The fair offers a midway full of rides and games. There is also a horse racing track, a dozen indoor...

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.

Building a Duck pond is a great way to use a space that may not be suitable for flowers, vegetable gardens or lawns. Duck ponds are lots of fun and great places to observe wildlife in any season....

There is nothing quite like roast duck--the richness of the meat, the moistness of the texture. If you like duck meat and prefer to raise your own ducks, you could not only have the satisfaction...

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,...