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How to Feed baby Chicks with Open Cafeteria System
Learn how to use the open cafeteria system to feed baby chicks in this free video on farm animal care.
Ingredients for Baby Chick Diet
Learn the ingredients for well balanced baby chick diet in this free video on farm animal care.
Different Kinds of Feed for Baby Chicks
Learn about different kinds of baby chick feed in this free video on farm animal care.
Importance of Water for Baby Chicks
Learn the importance of water in this free video on farm animal care in this free video on farm animal care.
Space Requirements for Baby Chicks
Learn the space requirements for baby chicks at different stages in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Use Rice Husk as Bedding for Baby Chicks
Learn how to use rice husk as bedding for baby chicks in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Vaccinate Baby Chicks
Learn how and when to vaccinate baby chicks in this free video on farm animal care.
The California Kid System for Chickens
Learn all about the California kid system for baby chicks in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Build a Brooder House for Chickens
Learn how to build a brooder house for baby chicks in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Transport a One Day Old Chick
Learn how to transport a one day old chick in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Use a Chick Feeder
Learn how to get starter feed and use a chick feeder in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Keep Chicks Inside the Brooder
Learn how to keep baby chicks inside the brooder in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Select Chicken Eggs for Incubation
Learn how to select chicken eggs for incubation in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Transfer Chicken Eggs for Hatching
Learn how to transfer chicken eggs for hatching in this free video on farm animal care.
How to Protect Baby Chicks from Predators
Learn how to protect baby chicks from predators like rats and rodents in this free video on farm animal care.
Buck Goat Selection
When selecting a buck goat to sire a flock of goats, pick an animal with traits that would be beneficial to the herd. Pick buck goats with deeper, larger bones using insight from a livestock...
Goat Breeding Tips
When breeding goats, give does a small portion of concentrates prior to breeding to increase the number of kids produced. Feed goats quality food when breeding with tips from a livestock...
Managing Goat Diseases
Manage goat diseases by visiting a veterinarian to treat goat polio and pneumonia with antibiotics and other drugs. Provide goats with a proper diet and good ventilation to help prevent diseases...
Separating & Penning Goats
Separate mother goats from kids after 60 days, and keep aggressive goats in different pens from less aggressive goats. Keep bucks and does separated from each other until breeding season with tips...
How to Train a Goat
Goats can be trained to pull carts, be pack animals or do specialty tricks through repetitive training. Stay patient when training goats because it requires a lot of repetition and advice from a...
Treatment for Goat Scours
To treat goat scours, which causes liquid bowel movements, get electrolytes into the goat's system and use an antibiotic or other medication to treat the different types of scours. Consult a...
Different Breeds of Goats
The different breeds of goats include Boer goats, Spanish Angoras, pygmy goats, Norwegian dwarfs and Kikos. Identify which goats are dairy goats and which are used for meat with information from a...
Goat Health & Medicine
Medicine is available for goats, but it is easier to prevent illness and keep goats healthy with a clean environment, quality food and fresh water. Find a veterinarian that specializes in goats...
How to Breed Pygmy Goat
Breed pygmy goats by deciding on the quality of breed and whether the goats will be used for show or for meat. Decide what level to breed goats at, and in what quantity, with tips from a livestock...
Pig Show Confirmation Judging
Confirmation is simply the judging of a market hog. Learn about showing pigs and livestock confirmation judging from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Pig Show Awards
At most pig shows, a supreme showman and reserve showman are picked, as are a grand and reserve champion animal. Learn about showing pigs for livestock judging and awards from an FFA member in...
Pig Show Winners
Judges often look at cuts of meat in pig shows. Learn about the success of pig show winners from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Raising & Breeding Piglets
Piglets need to be bred within six months of the beginning of a fair or competition. Learn about raising and breeding piglets for livestock judging and auctions from an FFA member in this free...
Preparing for a Pig Show
Hog showmen often use skin conditioner on their pigs before a show. Learn about preparing for showing pigs for livestock judging and auctions from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Training Kids for Pig Shows
It's important to teach kids to stay calm for pig shows. Learn about training kids to show pigs for livestock judging and auctions from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Preparing a Pig for a Show
A hog needs to be comfortable with a showman before it can enter a show. Learn about preparing pigs for livestock judging and auctions from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Buying a Show Pig
When looking at a pig or hog, make sure they carry definition and muscling down the ham. Learn about buying show pigs for livestock judging and auctions from an FFA member in this free animal...
How to Build a Pig Pen
Hog wire is better than chain-link fences when building a pig pen. Learn about building a pig pen for show hogs from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Safe Pig Feeding
A built in feeder prevents a hog from tipping or wasting feed. Learn about safe hog feeding for show pigs from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Market Hog Feed
A market hog gains weight efficiently at one pound of grain per three pounds of feed. Learn about high quality market hog feed for show pigs from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
Show Pig Health Issues
Some health issues for pigs, such as upper respiratory infections, requires a veterinarian and antibiotics. Learn about health issues for show pigs from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry...
What is the FFA?
The FFA is an organization that gets kids involved in farming and agriculture. Learn about the Future Farmers of America and showing pigs for livestock judging from an FFA member in this free...
Pals of FFA
Pals is a group that allows younger children to participate in the FFA. Learn about the Future Farmers of America Pals group from an FFA member in this free animal husbandry video.
The FFA Agricultural Experience
Students of the FFA are required to have a supervised agricultural experience, such as raising a hog. Learn about the Future Farmers of America agricultural experience from an FFA member in this...
Alpaca Show Rings
Interested in show alpacas professionally? Learn about what happens in an alpaca show ring with tips from an alpaca breeder in this free video on show animals.
Alpaca Show Championship Classes
Champion classes in alpaca shows are the all the first and second place winners of each alpaca group. Learn about alpaca show champion classes in this free video on show animals.
Alpaca Show Information
Interested in showing alpacas professionally? Learn where to find out about alpaca shows with expert tips in this free video on show animals.
Arriving at Alpaca Shows
Several things happen as you arrive at an alpaca show, including the vet check. Learn more about arriving at alpaca shows in this free video on show animals.
Alpaca Show Bio-Security
Alpaca show bio-security refers to protecting the animals from illnesses and infections. Learn more about alpaca show bio-security in this free video on show animals.
Alpaca Show Schedules
Alpaca shows generally take a few days to complete. Learn more about alpaca show schedules with tips from an alpaca breeder in this free video on show animals.
Alpaca Show Veterinarian Checks
A veterinarian should always check your alpaca before a show to make sure the animal is healthy. Learn more about vet checks for alpaca shows in this free show animal video.
Alpaca Show Grooming
At an alpaca show, some last minute grooming will help your alpaca look sharp. Learn how to do alpaca show grooming in this free show animal video.
Alpaca Show Quality Tips
A judge will look at several things during an alpaca show. Learn about alpaca show qualities in this free show animal video.
Alpaca Show Supplies
If you're showing alpacas you'll need to remember certain alpaca care supplies. Learn about the supplies you'll need for alpaca shows in this free video.
Property Laws for Alpacas
Before buying show alpacas it's important to make sure your property allows for farm animals. Learn more about property laws concerning alpacas in this free show animal video.