Breeding Farm Animals

How to Breed Miniature Cattle

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Techniques used to breed miniature cattle are closely held secrets. But the concepts behind breeding are the same; high school students taking biology classes learn the basics. Start early so that you can spend years finding your own special way ... more »

How to Breed Oxen

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Oxen are castrated bull cows. A castrated bull is already out of the picture when selecting which of the animals you're going to breed. So, to learn how to breed oxen, you want to start by studying about how to breed cows. Create a cow with the ... more »

How to breed rabbits

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rabbits are an easy pet to breed, both from the perspective of the conception and as a way to try to bread good traits or colors... more »

How to Breed Sheep

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Breed your sheep to match market demands for their meat, wool and other sheep related products. Select sheep that are good at taking care of lambs and other sheep. Also chose sheep with body strength characteristics that allow them to survive ... more »

How to Breed Turkeys

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Turkeys are one of the most popular game birds. They provide meat that is prized for its tenderness, low fat and high protein. The turkey can either be artificially inseminated, or allowed to breed naturally on a turkey farm. Turkeys do not breed ... more »

How to Buy Bull Semen

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The practice of artificial insemination has revolutionized the cattle industry. Owners today can select from thousands of bulls across the country, and cows never have to leave the comfort of their own farm. Follow these steps to learn how to buy ... more »

How to Count Chickens Before They Are Hatched

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Everyone knows not to count chickens before they are hatched, but surely there is a way to do it without getting jinxed or by unwittingly causing the death or destruction of one of your chickens. Sometimes it can be really important to have an ... more »

How to Draft Cows and Calves in the Paddock

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Working cows and calves can be a challenging task. But there are some things you can do to make the job less stressful for both you and the animals. Here are some tips to help you draft or sort your cows and older calves in the paddock... 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 »

How to Hatch Emus in an Incubator

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In the wild, female emus lay their eggs and male emus incubate them. Removing the eggs allows the emus to continue to breed and thus produces more eggs. Once you have removed your eggs from your emu pens, you are ready to start your own ... more »

How to Raise Miniature Cattle

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If you want to raise farm animals but are not quite sure what to start with, try raising miniature cattle. They require less room than standard cattle and don't require special equipment or fencing. Never more than 42 inches in height, they can ... more »

How to Spot the Champion Chicken at the State Fair

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Judge a meat chicken on the quality and quantity of meat it will provide. Look for uniformity between chickens in the same pens at state fairs that do not judge individual chickens. Spot the fair champion and you are looking at a chicken worth ... more »

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