Due to their thin, sparse hair, pigs are prone to sunburn. Light colored pigs are especially at risk. Here are three things that you can do to help prevent your pigs from becoming sunburned. Considerations for their housing and care are discussed as ways to reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
One of the challenges rotational grazers face is being able to provide fresh water to animals that are a distance from the farm. A portable barrel waterer is one possible solution that can be utilized for animals with low to moderate daily water requirements, such as sheep and goats. Learn how to make one in this informational post.
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Fresh, whole milk makes delicious coffee creamer! With this goat milk recipe, make a sweet and satisfying amaretto flavored creamer. Your favorite cup of coffee will be even more enjoyable with this special addition.
It is required that goats have a permanent form of identification before they are transported from the farm where they were born. Ear tags are one form of permanent identification for goats. Learn how to ear tag your own stock with these step-by-step directions.
Instead of buying more, try refilling your foaming hand soap dispenser with non-toxic ingredients. Making your own liquid hand soap is quick and easy to do. This recycling project is good for your wallet, and the planet. Know exactly what you are putting on your body and get a chemical-free clean!
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Tattoos are a form of permanent identification for livestock. Many breed registries utilize tattooing to verify both farm and animal. Here are the steps required to tattoo a goat. Follow along and perform this simple task on your own animals.
If you want to start making soap at home, here are the basic items you need to have on hand. Soap making is a fun hobby, but you need to make sure you have the right equipment for the experience to be a success. All of the must-haves for your first batch of cold-process soap are explained and identified.
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If this is your first craft show or farmer’s market, you may be wondering what all you need to bring. Here is a simple checklist of ten items you need to be prepared with to make a sale at an event. From displays to shopping bags, we will go over the necessities for a successful show.
Before you milk, it is advisable to clean the teats and udder of your dairy goat. Here is our recipe for an all-natural udder wash that can be sprayed on and wiped off as a part of your milking routine. This four ingredient homemade teat washing solution is safe and gentle on the skin.
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If you are milking goats for the first time or are just looking for ways to minimize waste in your normal milking routine, here are the six items I highly recommend you have on hand. Having the proper milking equipment is essential to a successful home dairy experience. These six must-have milking items will make milking your goat safe, quick, and enjoyable.
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