livestock

  1. T

    Happy on the homestead

    The rainy season finally ended. :) In my last post I had just gotten most of my flock back and the hens were in bad shape. I culled most of the roosters and separated the breeding roos into individual runs. I have two roosters protecting the free-grazing flock. Things have calmed down a lot and...
    • tolmema
    • Thread
    • fleece goats hatchling incubating and hatching lavender livestock sheep
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Random Ramblings
  2. MoonHarvester

    Introducing pet chickens to a livestock flock

    Hi all! I have a very specific situation where I unexpectedly got baby chicks and will have to return them to the ranch temporarily. I have been raising my 3 chicks as pets and they are 5 weeks old now. They will be too big for my brooder inside my house and my backyard is not coyote-proof...
  3. coltgrizzz

    Socializing Timid Alpacas

    Hello all, I have a quick question regarding alpaca socialization. I have never worked with alpacas before so I am a novice. I know basic handling and such but nothing beyond that. I am currently a veterinary student with an interest in large animal medicine. As a part of one of my clubs, i’ve...
  4. Goose08

    Goose08

    • User
  5. T

    Temporary Fencing ideas?

    re Temporary Fencing Ideas for Bantam chickens? Hello Everyone, I need some suggestions for a temporary fence or netting, three foot high by forty to fifty foot long. 40ft - 50ft x 3ft . ~~ Ideally this would be made of a non-rigid material, something II could easily put up and take down...
  6. Ozarkhomesteader

    Anyone else have LGDs?? I am in serious need of advice!!

    There is not much on here about livestock guardian dogs, but I figure some people have them, so here goes! Literally any advice is appreciated. THE BACKSTORY: ok, so I've wanted and LGD for years and years. Was never ready, but have been researching them for years. I've read every article I...
  7. HensAndFriends

    Goat Sweet Feed

    You guys helped me out last time I had a goat related question! Thank you! My goats: Three doelings ages from 8-11 months old One wether 8 months old All of them have been getting 2 cups of Purina Goat Grower in a communal trough. Since they will be a year old soon, and I plan on breeding and...
    • HensAndFriends
    • Thread
    • feed advice feed changes goat goat answers goats livestock nigerian dwarf nutrition purina purina goat chow
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Other Pets & Livestock
  8. HensAndFriends

    Can Forage affect Goat Urine Color?

    Can pine needles and fallen leaves cause a goat's urine to turn a rusty brown? I dry lot and have lots of Eastern White Pines, a walnut tree, a few red Maples, and even a Kwanzon fruitless Cherry Tree. Once the leaves start falling, from the red maple and the fruitless cherry tree, will they...
    • HensAndFriends
    • Thread
    • cherry tree dry leaves forage goat goat answers goats livestock nigerian dwarf toxic forage toxic plants
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Other Pets & Livestock
  9. HensAndFriends

    Copper Deficiency: Fishtail?

    Hey again! So, my goats have Manna Pro Goat Mineral available in two locations in their enclosure 24/7….. Is this tail exhibiting fishtail? His coat is a bit rougher than my other goats’, which he has had ever since I got him. Also, whenever I pet him my hand has hairs on it. Finally, he and my...
  10. PolishAllTheWay

    Looking for emu chicks!

    I am looking for emu chicks and I can’t find any. I thought about getting eggs but getting an entire incubator would be extra expenses. I am just looking to see if any people would know where I could find chicks or have some currently. Preferably I would want them to be in Mississippi, but any...
  11. H

    Emu chicks and eggs available

    Emu chicks and eggs available. 2weeks old chicks, all in good health. Blonde, white and standard colour. They comes with care notice. These birds are awesome, good to be with humans and other animals. Message me anyone interested.
  12. J

    NH- 3 Nubian cross goats for sale

    Hi everyone, We have a trio of Nubian cross goats available (2 are Saanen X Nubian and the other is Nubian X Nubian). They are roughly 5 months old, very friendly, disbudded and the doeling is registered. There’s two wethers and a doeling. We are in Nottingham, NH.
  13. A

    Mentor me on all things livestock and farming!

    Hello everyone! My family just moved to the Chardon area and we have about 2 1/2 acres and are looking for more land potentially. I want to learn all the things livestock in farming and there are so many places to start and Google can seem overwhelming. I would love to find someone in the area...
    • ak279611
    • Thread
    • beginnerfarmer cultivatingland farming land livestock mentoring raising chickens for beginners
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  14. F

    14 chickens in need of re-homing

    I live in the Sewell, NJ and I can’t keep my 14 chickens. 4 are 10 week old and 10 are 6 week old I believe.
  15. Ozarkhomesteader

    Is it dangerous to let ducks swim in water runoff?

    Hello everyone! I have a small flock of 5 ducks that are currently penned up near the house in a chicken tractor. This winter, I am working on fencing off the back half of the property (about half an acre) to give the livestock (ducks, chickens, turkeys and hopefully goats) more room to...
    • Ozarkhomesteader
    • Thread
    • creek duck ducks geese goats livestock water waterfowl
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Ducks
  16. JoshuaBurke

    Is the price worth it?

    Is the price worth it? My local feed store are selling peking ducks for $3.00 a piece. I was wondering is that a good price for the ducks? :woot
    • JoshuaBurke
    • Thread
    • animals birds ducks livestock
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Ducks
  17. Aschuchert

    Is this Ewe Pregnant??

    We acquired 6 sheep 6 weeks ago. The more I learn the more I think this Dorper/st Criox mix is pregnant. See attached pic. We are in AZ, and read these breeds can have out of season lambs... With no experience we are on a fast learning curve. We and beginning homesteaders, not planning on...
  18. Ozarkhomesteader

    Can ducks make use of a wooded swamp?? Thoughts, concerns, and experience needed!

    Hello all! Recently me and my family were invited by my grandparents to move from our 1 acre city yard onto their 20 acre plot of land in Michigan with them. They are getting older, and cannot take care of the place like they used to. Nothing is decided as of yet, but as the dreamer I am, I...
    • Ozarkhomesteader
    • Thread
    • duck ducks homestead livestock pond poultry swamp waterfowl woods
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Ducks
  19. HappyFeetHens

    HELP! Skittish Show Goat/Regaining Trust

    This year I’m showing a boer meat breeding doe at my county fair. When we first bought her, she loved me. I has her to wear I could skip a halter on no problem and walk her without any big issues, just training her to stay where she needs to be and such. She was super sweet, was cuddly and...
  20. L

    Hello BYC Family!

    We have been showing chickens for about 3 years and owning for about 6. We live on a large farm in WV. We enjoy showing for 4-H and have begun a blog to help others who want to learn more about livestock projects with kids and 4-H. We have used the forums at BYC for years to help us with our...
Back
Top Bottom