Alpaca fur, or more correctly, alpaca fiber is one of the primary reasons why people raise alpacas. The fleece is comparable to cashmere and is known
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Sheep are easy-care critters for a farm animal. They are basically a grazing animal, and pasture or hay should make up the bulk of their diet. Bu
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What's happening during the last 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy? Seventy (70) percent of fetal growth occurs during the last 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy
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If your goat is losing his hair, parasite infestation or disease are likely culprits. Scientifically termed alopecia, hair loss can also result f
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The 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
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It's not uncommon for goats to suffer from scours, or diarrhea. In kids, scours can soon prove fatal if not treated promptly. How to treat goat s
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Are you thinking about raising alpacas as pets? These basic questions and answers might help you decide if raising exotic farm animals will work for
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When it comes to safeguarding livestock and other animals from potential predators, many people immediately think of guard dogs or high-tech secu
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Sadly, many people have lost their chickens, ducks, geese or other poultry to a fox. Foxes are careful, fastidious hunters and there isn't normal
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Tattooing goats is a common practice among goat owners and breeders for identification purposes. This process involves the permanent marking of a
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