pionutbz55212455 Although waterfowl are disease resistant, infectious diseases can and do take tollon unlucky flocks. To keep your ducks and geese as disease free as possible, tryto limit their contact with wild birds that can carry viruses and bacteria from aninfected flock to yours. Another strategy to minimize disease is to keep yourbirds’ water source, feed, … Read more
Alpine: The Alpine goat was developed in Switzerland. Its ears are upright andthe face is dished or scooped. The Alpine is usually brown and white or blackand white, though other colors are seen. It is primarily used as a dairy goat.Females weigh about 135 pounds and males weigh about 170 pounds. LaMancha: The LaMancha is … Read more
Goats have been companions to man almost since the beginning of humancivilization. The goat was one of the earliest animals to be domesticated. (Bothgoats and sheep lay claim to being the earliest herd animals.) Early hunter-gatherers drank goat’s milk and soon learned to make cheese. Archaeologistshave found evidence that goats were being kept, rather than … Read more
Domestic pigs have changed a great deal over the last century or so. Thedwindling use of lard in cooking has led pork producers to breed a leaner animalto satisfy consumer demand. The round, fat pigs of the past, called “chuffy” pigsor “cob rollers,” are no longer as prevalent. Wild pigs, which are termed “leggy”or “rangy,” … Read more
Breed selection is an important part of the decision-making process for new pigowners, whether you intend to keep them as pets, for breeding, or to raise themfor the table or market. Your geographic location is important when determiningwhich breed to raise because different breeds do better in different climates.Darker pigs are common in sunnier southern … Read more
In the 19th century, a young girl led her father, the amateur archaeologistMarcelino Sanz de Sautuola, to a cave near the Spanish town of Santillana delMar. There, on the cavern walls and ceilings, was an astonishing series ofpaintings depicting the animals known to Cro-Magnon humanity, including wildboars. Uranium-thorium dating of the pigments in these cave … Read more
Ducks and geese intended for breeding should have a wing or leg band appliedso you can identify them when you breed them. Banding should be done soonafter hatching, and each band used on one animal should have identical numbers.Records should be kept regarding the parents of each duck, how many eggs eachduck or goose lays, … Read more
Although waterfowl are disease resistant, infectious diseases can and do take tollon unlucky flocks. To keep your ducks and geese as disease free as possible, tryto limit their contact with wild birds that can carry viruses and bacteria from aninfected flock to yours. Another strategy to minimize disease is to keep yourbirds’ water source, feed, … Read more
Having a flock of ducks or geese running around the farmstead is truly anamusing and heartening sight. These birds offer many benefits to the small-scalefarmer, including meat, weed control, and — in the case of geese — even anatural alarm system. After the first few weeks of life, ducks and geese are easykeepers and make … Read more
Emden: The Emden was developed in Germany and the Netherlands and is themost common commercial goose breed. They are typically white with orangebills and feet and blue eyes. They grow rapidly, which makes them large meattype geese. When mature, the gander (male goose) can weigh close to 30pounds. They make excellent barnyard alarms, as they … Read more