Knowing how to put up your fence can be confusing. Do you need to make a full loop to get the electricity through the fence or can you run a dead end fence line and still get shock? Electric fence does not need to make a complete loop. An electric fence line that dead ends…
When you are looking to get into raising meat goats, and a lot of folks are, you’ll want to know how long it will take to raise those market kids to a sellable size and weight. It will take 3 months to raise a Boer type meat goat to 50 pounds, while diary type meat…
When you are considering raising goats, you need to know what are the benefits to having goats in the first place! Goats aren’t for everyone and they certainly aren’t perfect, but they could be perfect for you! Goats can be kept in your backyard The best thing about goats is that they are backyard friendly….
If your geese are (hopefully!) going to be hatching their own goslings this year, you are likely to have some questions about the eggs and what happens to bad eggs. Where do bad eggs come from, what will your goose do about bad eggs and what should you do? A goose can sit on bad…
Bottle lambs are going to, of course, be more work for you than lambs that are raised by a ewe. Even if you are willing to put in the work, will it be worth your effort, as far as keeping those bottle lambs as breeding stock? Bottle lambs should not be kept as breeding stock….
Turkeys need different feeds depending upon their age, whether they are young poults or adults, and the time of year, mainly are they on a maintenance ration or are they in breeding season. What is the best feed for turkeys, based on their age, and when do turkeys need switched to a different feed? The…
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You’ve got a lot of choices when looking for geese to raise for meat. That’s the great news! The not so great news is that you’ll have to pick between them! Which breed of goose will be the best choice as a meat bird? The best breed of goose to raise for meat is the…
You’ve finally done it, you’re getting some pigs! Before those little porkers show up, you’ll want to have their pen ready and waiting. What’s the best bedding material to use in their pen to keep your pigs comfortable and happy? The best bedding material for pigs is straw since it is easy to find and…
Selling your goats at the right time is a big deal. Of course, you want to get the highest prices you can for your goats, but how do you know when that is? The best time to sell meat goats is when the demand for market goats in your area is higher, this is when…