During goat kidding season, it always best to be prepared. Keep these items in an easy to carry box as a kidding kit. Keep everything you may nee
Read MoreCorsican sheep, also known as the Corsican Ram, is a breed of domestic sheep originating from Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. They a
Read MoreColostrum is that yellow secretion given by the ewe for the first twenty-four hours after lambing. The three main functions of colostrum include:
Read MoreHypothermia or birth chill is one of the main killers of baby goats. It is when a newborn kid has been exposed to the wind, cold, and has not bee
Read MoreBehavior in an animal is defined as its response to its environment. A basic understanding of sheep behavior will make raising and handling sheep
Read MoreThe age of your animals can be determined by examination of their front teeth. Although you will not be able to determine the exact age, especially i
Read MoreStomach ulcers are not uncommon in alpacas and they can easily lead to death, so it is important to prevent this alpaca disease. Unfortunately, a
Read MoreDuring the winter my thoughts drift to concerns for care and management of livestock during the often-harsh environmental conditions of the seaso
Read MoreIf you want to raise chickens or sheep, or another type of livestock, but are worried that you won’t be able to keep them secure, llamas might be
Read MoreGoats are rather hardy animals; however, they are susceptible to pneumonia, a possible result of being subjected to damp, drafty conditions. Dair
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