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Does An Electric Fence Need To Make A Complete Loop?
Fence and fencing | livestock

Does An Electric Fence Need To Make A Complete Loop?

Bykathy mccune May 14, 2021February 3, 2023

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…

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How Much Time Do You Need To Raise Goats For Meat?
Goats | Raising goats

How Much Time Do You Need To Raise Goats For Meat?

Bykathy mccune April 28, 2021February 2, 2023

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…

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7 Best Things About Raising Goats
Goats | Raising goats

7 Best Things About Raising Goats

Bykathy mccune April 26, 2021February 2, 2023

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….

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Will A Goose Sit On Bad Eggs?
Geese

Will A Goose Sit On Bad Eggs?

Bykathy mccune April 23, 2021January 31, 2023

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…

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5 Reasons To Not Keep Bottle Lambs For Breeding Stock
Flock management | Sheep

5 Reasons To Not Keep Bottle Lambs For Breeding Stock

Bykathy mccune April 22, 2021January 13, 2023

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….

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What Is The Best Feed For Turkeys?
Raising turkeys | Turkeys

What Is The Best Feed For Turkeys?

Bykathy mccune April 22, 2021February 2, 2023

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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What Is Laying Mash And Do Your Chickens Need It?
chickens | Feeding chickens

What Is Laying Mash And Do Your Chickens Need It?

Bykathy mccune April 17, 2021February 3, 2023

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What Are The Best Geese For Eating?
Geese

What Are The Best Geese For Eating?

Bykathy mccune April 16, 2021January 31, 2023

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…

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What Is The Best Bedding To Use For Pigs?
Facilities and equipment | pigs

What Is The Best Bedding To Use For Pigs?

Bykathy mccune April 14, 2021January 30, 2024

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…

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When Is The Best Time To Sell Meat Goats?
Goats | Goats as a business

When Is The Best Time To Sell Meat Goats?

Bykathy mccune April 13, 2021February 2, 2023

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…

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