Goat Hoof Trimming Made Easy - Backyard Goats

Goat Hoof Trimming Made Easy - Backyard Goats

Goat hoof trimming is a necessary part of keeping and raising goats. When a goat cooperates, hoof trimming can easily and smoothly fit into your regular maintenance routine. But if a goat persists in struggling and kicking, hoof trimming can become a dreaded and dangerous chore.

Master Small Ruminant course planned for sheep, goat producers

Master Small Ruminant course planned for sheep, goat producers

SNEEDVILLE / ROGERSVILLE - Persons who are involved with raising sheep or goats may be interested in signing up for a Hancock and Hawkins County Master Small Ruminant Course, to be offered in September. The course will be taught on four days between two weeks, from 6-9 p.m. each evening: Thursday, Sept.

Drying Off Dairy Goats|MOTHER EARTH NEWS

Drying Off Dairy Goats|MOTHER EARTH NEWS

When it comes to raising dairy goats there comes a time when drying them off for the season is needed. Drying goats off does not have to be painful for you or the girls. Our milking season is rather short due to our weaning process and drying process.

Resident asks city to consider allowing back yard chickens | Pipestone County Star

Resident asks city to consider allowing back yard chickens | Pipestone County Star

Pipestone resident Danielle Thompson has officially asked the Pipestone City Council to consider amending its current code to allow backyard chickens within city limits. "I am requesting this change because as a rural community, I believe it should be allowed that residents [can] have up to eight chickens at their residence," Thompson wrote in a letter to the city.

How Old Do Chickens Need to Be to Lay Eggs? (VIDEO) - Backyard Poultry

How Old Do Chickens Need to Be to Lay Eggs? (VIDEO) - Backyard Poultry

How Old Do Chickens Need to Be to Lay Eggs? (VIDEO) AtBackyard Poultry , we love to tackle common reader questions, such as why have my chickens stopped laying? and why are my chickens laying soft eggs? With our popular Chickens in a Minute video series, we've created quick, informative videos to answer your common queries in an entertaining way.

Flystrike Treatment for Livestock and Poultry - Countryside

Flystrike Treatment for Livestock and Poultry - Countryside

Animals and flies seem to go hand in hand on a farm. So what is flystrike? If you have livestock, you most likely battle the common stable fly, and you're always on the hunt for effective fly deterrent strategies. If animal manure piles up and is not composted properly, your fly population will increase past the point of annoyance.

How Long do Chickens Lay Eggs? Breeds that Go the Extra Mile! - Backyard Poultry

How Long do Chickens Lay Eggs? Breeds that Go the Extra Mile! - Backyard Poultry

How long do chickens lay eggs? At some point, even the best egg-laying chicken breeds stop laying. A new pullet has 15,000 (or more) microscopic eggs in her ovaries at the time of hatching but will not actually lay that many as an adult.