animal-housing
Using a Stanchion to Feed a Rejected Lamb
April 19, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Sheep
When a ewe rejects her newborn lamb, there are several things that you can do to “persuade” her to change her mind before you start bottle-feeding the lamb.
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The Importance of Animal Husbandry: New Insights
March 22, 2021 · Tamsin Cooper · Homesteading
Animal husbandry currently focuses on health, reproduction, and security. We have built efficient and hygienic systems, which have been optimized commercially for production. However, recent research reveals a holistic dimension encompassing animals’ behavioral and psychological needs that improve health, longevity, and welfare.
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How to Start Keeping Donkeys on the Homestead
When you think of keeping donkeys, the first thing that comes to mind is big ears, a comical, rusty, door-hinge bray, and a short whiskbroom tail. When the donkey was designed, these adaptations allowed it to succeed and survive in a harsh desert environment.
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