Category: Farm

Features breeding turkeys in the household
Features breeding turkeys in the household
Breeding poultry is quite profitable and easy. But chickens, geese or ducks are not able to provide such a large amount of meat to feed them a large family. In this case, the ideal option are turkeys, whose weight can reach 20-30 kilograms. These birds have many other advantages, the most important of which is their excellent dietary meat.
How to grow good guinea fowls at home
How to grow good guinea fowls at home
Guinea fowl is already a domesticated bird. Africa is the birthplace of this animal. In ancient times, they were brought to the territory of modern Europe. Re-guinea fowl appeared on our territory in the 15th century. Since then, they are bred as poultry around the world. Despite the fact that these birds were originally bred in warm countries, they quickly become accustomed to the cold climate and domesticated lifestyle.
How to make your own hands a pond for geese and ducks
How to make your own hands a pond for geese and ducks
Many people who have geese and ducks on the farm faced the problem of the absence of a small pond near their house or garden. Geese and ducks are waterfowl, but can live without a pond. The presence of such a natural small lake can have a very positive effect on the general condition of the birds.
What pigs are meat: get acquainted with the most productive breeds
What pigs are meat: get acquainted with the most productive breeds
Normally pigs are raised to produce fat. But nevertheless, pork meat possesses not less quantity of nutritious and flavoring qualities. Pork is widely used to prepare many dishes from around the world, only Muslims do not eat it. In popularity, it competes with chicken, but the latter is much inferior to pork for juiciness.
The most common breed of ducks
The most common breed of ducks
In any private sector there is a poultry yard where chickens live. But many believe that chicken meat has become everyday, but duck meat is considered a delicacy. Practically every farmer tries to grow his domestic ducks. By making the right choice on breeding one or another duck breed, you can very well provide your table with delicious meat, and also make very good money by selling them.
Features of milking a cow to get high milk yield
Features of milking a cow to get high milk yield
Keeping a cow in the household is very profitable, as this animal can delight the whole family with useful dairy products. However, in order to get them, it is important not only to look after and feed your pet, but also to milk it properly. It would seem - a simple matter, but the amount of milk and the general condition of the cow’s body are very much dependent on the milking technique.
Leukemia in a cow: symptoms, causes, effects
Leukemia in a cow: symptoms, causes, effects
Today, in almost every village in the household there is a cow, and sometimes - not one. People breed this animal due to their high productivity, that is, the content of the cow pays off due to milk and meat. But it is often possible to face such a situation when the animal began to "wither". Most often, it is a sign of a disease, such as leukemia.
Domestic pig breeding: where to start in order to achieve high results?
Domestic pig breeding: where to start in order to achieve high results?
Getting fresh and high-quality pork at home is not so difficult. Moreover, many people come to the decision to engage in domestic pig-breeding, especially if they have repeatedly come across meat fakes and “not the first freshness” products. Therefore, the experience of such domestic animal husbandry has been accumulated very large, which makes it possible at the stage of the idea to be thoroughly grounded, and also to study the pros and cons in breeding pigs.
Ventilation in the hen house, what is it for? What types of ventilation are there?
Ventilation in the hen house, what is it for? What types of ventilation are there?
Everyone thinks that having built the building itself is all, but it is not so, it is still necessary to properly equip it with the necessary equipment. Perhaps you think that there is nothing difficult in this, but to build perches, nests, to make lighting and ventilation. If you do everything wrong or miss something, then your birds can stop rushing, which is not very good.
Proper nutrition of goslings from the first days of life
Proper nutrition of goslings from the first days of life
Geese belong to picky poultry. Caring for them, as well as the preparation of proper nutrition will not be a huge problem for you. The first month of the newborn goose plays a very large role in their lives. At this time, you need to organize the proper maintenance and nutrition of chicks. A special place is occupied by the goslings' food.
How to buy the
How to buy the "right" cow
It’s not as easy to get a cow and keep it today as you might think. After all, this animal requires sufficient scrupulous care and financial costs for its maintenance. But these problems do not stop amateur zootechnicians, who nevertheless decided to buy a cow and settle it in their barn. But before buying a few heads of this representative of cattle, you need to study the criteria by which each cow should be evaluated.
How to grow chickens
How to grow chickens
Chickens are a fairly frequent "phenomenon" in the current economic yards, especially in the villages. Keeping chickens is not very difficult, moreover, it is very profitable. People try to buy chickens in the markets when they decide to start smoking. But in most cases, little chickens can be brought out on their own, so as not to spend money on the purchase of these yellow lumps.
Quail eggs: what are the dignity and harm?
Quail eggs: what are the dignity and harm?
Although quail eggs are inferior in popularity to chickens, they have long won their market share. On the shelves of shops, on the pages of popular magazines and on the Internet, we can find a lot of information that confirms their usefulness, the need to include them in the daily diet to maintain good body function.
Feeding pigs: we make the best diet and choose the right technology.
Feeding pigs: we make the best diet and choose the right technology.
With room, resources and enthusiasm, it is very easy to grow pigs at home. However, even if you made such a decision, first of all you will have to take care of what to feed your pets. After all, although this animal will not go through the feeds offered to it, if you want to get a high result, you will have to make a diet very carefully.
Highlights of proper quail feeding
Highlights of proper quail feeding
All poultry farmers who decide to breed quails should be aware that the main thing in their breeding is proper nutrition of birds. If you do everything right you will achieve great success. Mainly in the violation of the health of the bird is an eating disorder. There are many disagreements among poultry farmers about feeding quails.
What turkeys are sick with and how to treat them: practical tips for poultry farmers
What turkeys are sick with and how to treat them: practical tips for poultry farmers
In breeding and rearing of birds one has to face not only the need to provide them with food, a good chicken coop, a place to walk, but also to be very careful that poultry do not get sick. This issue is especially relevant for owners of turkeys, who can catch the disease not only from other individuals, but also come to a decline due to the wrong content.
Getting young poultry by natural incubation of eggs
Getting young poultry by natural incubation of eggs
Growing and breeding chickens is not only a fairly simple task, but also quite profitable. Moreover, having only once bought chickens on the market, you will no longer need to spend money to get a new generation of poultry. After all, indeed, why extra trouble, if the majority of poultry is well developed instinct of incubation and care for their children.
How to build a goat barn by yourself
How to build a goat barn by yourself
Without a doubt, the most important condition for the productivity of any animal is health, and it can be ensured only through the fulfillment of the main conditions of detention. If the question is about the maintenance of goats, then it is worth noting that no matter what room you take, be it a barn, stable, sheep house, or a specially constructed separate barn, the main thing is that this place does not cause diseases and death of animals.
Drinkers and do-it-yourself chicken feeders
Drinkers and do-it-yourself chicken feeders
On the shelves of all stores in different periods of the year you can buy fresh products. There will be no problem to buy chicken meat. But still, farmers themselves grow various vegetation and domestic animals on their plots. All of them will tell you that home-grown products are much tastier and more beneficial than from the store.
What, how and how much to feed homemade chickens: drawing up the correct diet
What, how and how much to feed homemade chickens: drawing up the correct diet
Like any other domestic animals, chickens need care and care on the part of the owner. Especially acutely they feel the need for feed. Of course, in the summer, these birds are partially able to provide for themselves with food, if they have enough space for walking. But still, they cannot walk around the street for a whole year and eat bugs in our climatic conditions, so we will try to figure out exactly how and what should be fed to these birds throughout the year.