10 Reasons to Sign Your Kids up for 4-H
Joining a 4-H program can be a great opportunity for your children to learn valuable life skills. Find out why we make time for 4-H, among the myriad of options for childhood extracurricular activities.
Agriculture
How to Give a Copper Bolus to Your Goats
Copper is a mineral that is essential to your goat’s health. Benefits of providing a copper bolus to goats are discussed and three ways to administer a copper bolus are shared.
How to Make a DIY Hay Feeder from Hog Panel
You can make a hay feeder from hog panel with a little bit of welding. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to make a durable, economical hay feeder. Use this do-it-yourself hay feeder for goats, sheep, or other livestock.
How to Make a DIY Farm Sharp’s Container
If you have livestock, you will eventually need a sharp’s container for your operation. Healthy animals need routine vaccines and sick animals may need a shot to get them on the road to recovery. With these directions, you can make your own sharp’s container to properly dispose of used needles and other contaminated sharp objects.
How to Give a CD&T Vaccination to your Goat
Annual vaccination against Clostridium perfringens types C and D and Clostridium tetani (CD&T) is one easy way to prevent disease in your goat herd. Background information on Clostridial diseases is provided, as well as techniques for administering the vaccination to your own animals.
6 Ways To Provide Minerals to Your Goats
To ensure your goats are healthy and happy you need to provide them with free-choice trace minerals. Minerals are especially important for growing kids, lactating or pregnant does, and bucks during breeding season. Here are six different options for giving your goats the minerals they need.