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The ultimate How To guide for farm animal care. From raising a show pig to learning how to build a chicken coop, eHow offers expert advice that will benefit even the most seasoned livestock professionals. Whether you need to know how to milk a cow or you’re wondering how to shave your goat, eHow can help. Discover practical care tips on a variety of subjects, including how to breed farm animals and where to buy supplies.

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  • How to Train a Pig for Showmanship

    Kids showing their animals in the fair are so cute. Look at the little 50-pound children showing that 250-pound pig. How do the kids get that pig to cooperate? Getting that pig to cooperate...

  • How to Shop for a Show Pig

    If you or your child are in a county 4-H club or a member of FFA, then you possibly will sometime be shopping for that show pig. This article explains some of the high points for what to watch for.

  • Breeding Pygmy Goats

    Goat lovers know that there is nothing more adorable than brand-new pygmy goat kids that are healthy and full of life. Yet getting those cute and cuddly kids takes a little more thought and...

  • How to Enjoy the Los Angeles County Fair on a Budget

    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...

  • How to Raise a Show Pig as a 4-H or FFA Project

    Many of you may be wondering, “What is a Show pig?” I hope that by reading this article you will attain this knowledge and come away with a new understanding of the show pig. The show pig begins...

  • How to Give a Pet Memorial

    When a pet dies, it can be devastating for the pet’s owner. It doesn’t matter if the pet was a small hamster or a large horse--if the pet was loved, grief will follow. For some,...

  • How to Raise Buff Orpington Chickens

    Buff Orpington chickens originated in Great Britain. They are considered dual-purpose birds, as they are prized for both their meat and eggs. A mature Buff Orpington will generally lay a large...

  • How to Pasteurize Goat's Milk

    Pasteurizing goat milk kills unnecessary bacteria and extends the refrigerated life of your milk. It's a simple process any dairy goat owner can master.

  • How to Put Santa Hats on Goats

    Goats are some of the goofiest creatures. You can’t help but love their antics, their personalities and their ability to put up with just about anything as long as there is food involved....

  • How to Erect Electric Netting

    Getting the best out of electric netting to protect poultry from foxes and mink requires the net to be correctly erected. Although it is simple, a few "musts" need to be followed.

  • How to Put Weight on a Horse in Poor Condition

    Horses lose weight for a number of reasons and, to correct the condition, you must address the specific problem. Among the most common causes of low weight in horses, are ill-fitting teeth and...

  • How to Buy a Miniature Cow

    If you’re a cattle herder at heart--yet lack the wherewithal to head west to rustle up some steer--fear not. There is a scaled down version of ranching available just for you. With food costs...

  • How to Use DONKEYS for protection of livestock.

    Warding off predator's from your flock of sheep and or goats is not easy. Using DONKEYS to help guard your precious flock really works. There are some precautions to think of before you buy a...

  • How to Make an Herbal Mash for Sick Chickens

    This article will teach you how to make an herbal mash for sick chickens to boost their immune systems.

  • How to Ship a Chicken by Express Mail

    Shipping chickens from one place to another is easy if you know what to do.

  • How to Trim A Chickens' Beak

    It's not hard to trim your chickens beak, as long as you take your time. This article will show you how.

  • How to Pedigree Breed a Chicken

    In this article you'll learn how to pedigree breed a chicken, very useful for those who show their poultry.

  • How to Wash a Chicken

    In this article you'll learn how to wash a chicken for a chicken show.

  • How to Select Milk Goats

    In selecting milking goats, there are few points to remember.

  • How to Tattoo a Goat

    Tattooing your goat is important not only for personal identification purposes but also for registered stock and showing. The judge will check your goat's tattoo. It's also nice to have for those...

  • How to Identify Drop Egg Syndrome in Chickens

    In the middle of the 1970s, poultry farmers were finally able to give a name to a problem that had been plaguing them for years, Egg Drop Syndorme. Egg Drop Syndrome is a contagious disease that...

  • How to Prevent Bovine Neosporosis

    One of the problems that cattle farmers constantly worry about is bovine neosporosis. Bovine neosporosis is caused by neospora caninum, a protozoan parasite. Cows that are affected by bovine...

  • How to Train a Goat to Wear a Halter, Lead and Tie

    If you own goats, you probably have a hard time getting them to do what you want. You can make this a lot easier by teaching your goats to wear a halter, be led by it, and stand tied. If you...

  • How to Train to Be a Surgical Technician in Tennessee

    When you train to be a surgical technician in Tennessee, you are well on your way to join one of the sought-after medical professions that are unaffected by economic downturns. Tennessee offers...

  • How to Get a Hen to Adopt an Incubator Chick

    There is no sure-fire way to get a hen to adopt a chick raised in an incubator, but there are steps that you can take to increase the chances that the mother will accept the surprise addition. By...

  • How to Incubate and Hatch Chicken Eggs

    The beauty of new life is revealed before your eyes in this simple and educational project. I taught a class to friends and family on the joy of hatching and raising chickens. Here is my...

  • How to Treat Ringworm in Pets

    Ringworm is one of the more common skin diseases among domestic pets and farm animals. The disease is characterized by reddish, raised, circular patches of skin. Signs that your animal might have...

  • How to incubate chicken eggs

    Incubating chicken eggs is easy. Incubating chicken eggs just takes a few minutes out of every day and can save you money.

  • How to House Baby Chicks

    Whether you are raising baby chicks for your own use or for commercial purposes, there are some general guidelines for providing a safe shelter during the brooding stage. The good news is that...

  • How to Protect Baby Chicks Against Avian Influenza

    Avian influenza is spread through direct bird to bird contact as well as through contact with feces and other bodily fluids of an infected bird. The disease can also be spread through the wind if...

  • How to Protect Baby Chicks Against Fowl Typhoid

    Fowl typhoid is a disease of poultry that is caused by the salmonella gallinarum bacteria. Fowl typhoid is highly contagious. In older birds, symptoms of the disease include lethargy, wing droop,...

  • How to Protect Baby Chicks Against Newcastle Disease

    Newcastle Disease, also known as Paramyxovirus 1, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily infects chickens, turkeys, pigeons and ducks. Other species can also be infected, including...

  • How to Raise Chickens in the Backyard

    You will have a sure source of entertainment if you decide to raise chickens in your backyard. You will need to do some preparations and a little research before your new guests arrive. Once you...

  • How to Sell Cattle

    Traditionally, farmers and ranchers sell cattle at livestock auctions. Because travel produces stress in an animal, livestock sales occur as close to home as possible. Details may vary by state,...

  • How to Recognize the Signs of Bovine Bloat

    A cow, calf, steer, or bull can get bovine bloat, a medical condition where gases have built up in the animal's first stomach. As the gases continue to build up the animal becomes increasingly...

  • How to Recycle Sawdust and Wood Chips as Farm Animal Bedding

    Everyone who has ever cut wood has created sawdust and wood chips as waste. There is no need to throw all that sawdust away. Instead, recycle it into animal bedding. Sawdust is a comfortable,...

  • How to Import Exotic Livestock

    The USDA has many mandatory regulations when it comes to importing exotic animals. These regulations prevent the spread of disease, such as the bird flu, and limit the types and amounts of animals...

  • How to Tan a Squirrel Pelt

    The art of tanning a squirrel pelt, or any animal hide, is almost a lost talent in today’s world. Squirrel pelts were known in days gone by as a long wearing, durable leather that was sewn...

  • How to Build a Hay Rack

    If you are involved in livestock agriculture, you know the importance of feeding good, quality hay to your animals. One device that will help you keep your hay fresh for feeding is the hay rack....

  • How to Build a Duck Nesting House

    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...

  • How to Clean a Squirrel

    Squirrel season is always exciting for squirrel-hunting enthusiasts and there is no end to the ways one can prepare squirrel meat as part of a nutritious meal for your family. Organic and fresh,...

  • How to Get Rid of Cow Ants

    Cow ants are commonly referred to as mutillidae, velvet ants or even cow killers. They are actually wasps but resemble ants. They are different from ants because there is a slight narrowness...

  • How to Transport Swine

    Anyone who has ever raised a single hog knows that at some point they need to figure out a way to move the pig from one place to another. The simplest, most efficient way to do that is in a...

  • How to Decide on Building a Goat Shelter

    All animals have an instinct to find shelter in inclement weather and goats are no exception. They don't require an elaborate setup, unless you want to build one. Something to keep them dry and...

  • How to Know the Proper Name for Cattle (Cows)

    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.

  • How to Neuter Hogs

    Unless you are planning on using them for breeding purposes, male hogs should be neutered as quickly as possible. Neutering your hog will mean that it will spend more time focusing on eating and...

  • How to Make a Template for a Headstall for a Horse

    Horsin' around with a headstall? Here's how to make multiple headstalls from a single pattern:

  • How to Take Care of Pigmy Goats

    Pygmy goats are one of the few animals classified as livestock that can be great pets, too. Their small stature, gregarious nature and smart-as-a-whip intelligence means they're fun for everyone...

  • How to Design Your Own Barn

    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...

  • How to Neuter Pigs

    Ideally, domestic baby pigs should be neutered before they are 21 days old. Because they are easier handle, heal faster, and are less stressed by the procedure while very young. This...

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