Hello, fellow chicken enthusiasts! I’m an avid backyard chicken keeper (more like a parent) who has found immense joy and a sense of accomplishment from raising my feathered friends. This journey is indescribably rewarding, from the first chirp of chicks in the morning to the sight of fully-grown hens scratching about. Feed becomes a crucial …
Chickens are our most important food sources. Without them, we’d have a starving world. But, they’re not the only reasons we eat them. Cows are gentle social animals, and can’t digest corn. And, if they grow up in pens, they’re susceptible to pathogens. So, why are we still eating them? Without chickens, we would face …
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Feral pigs and horses are a problem in some countries, but these are actually domesticated stock. And unlike wild boars, horses and other farm animals would not eat humans. Even though they are not considered ‘farmed’ animals, goats and chickens would eat flies. Insects are an excellent source of protein for these animals. And birds …
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First of all, you need an extra space to accommodate your flock. If your land is lush and plentiful, you may only need thirty to sixty square feet per goat, but if it’s not, they’ll need as much as one-sixth acre. For optimal grazing, a dry lot should have about 200-250 square feet per goat. …
To calculate how many chickens and goats an animal is worth, simply multiply the number of feet by the animal’s height and width. If you want to make your calculation more difficult, you can even use the feet of the animals. You can represent the number of animals in a chart or table by making …
In factories, animals are forced to live in conditions that cause disease, abuse, and even death. While pregnant sows spend their entire pregnancy in gestation crates that are barely wider than their bodies, they are often confined to these small, cramped spaces. Their cramped quarters are often the source of their unnatural behaviors, such as …
Do you want to know if goats are friendly to humans? If so, keep reading! Goats are playful, intelligent, and curious creatures that display seven common behaviors to communicate affection to humans. If you’ve never met one, you might be surprised to learn that they’re not only cute but also affectionate. Keep reading to learn …
If you aren’t aware, 97 percent of pigs in the United States are raised in factory farms where the animals are ill-treated, deprived of natural light, and often die. The conditions pigs live in are not conducive to their health, and are often associated with diseases like Yersinia bacteria, Trichinosis, and cancer. Read this article …
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What kind of farm animals do they raise in Alaska? Read on to find out. From reindeer to musk ox, there is a variety of animal for the farmers to raise in the frozen state. Find out about Chirikof Island cattle, Qiviut and more! There’s a huge demand for beef and dairy products in Alaska, …
When buying a goat or a sheep, one of the first questions you should ask yourself is, «How can I tell them apart?» The answer to this question will help you determine which is which. To help you do this, we’ve put together a list of characteristics and signs of poor health. Keep reading to …
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