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A Guide to Chicken Feed
Whether you keep chickens on a farm, small holding, the allotment, or simply have a couple of chickens in the back yard, choosing the right feed for your chickens is crucial to ensure they have good h
A Guide to Chicken Feed
Whether you keep chickens on a farm, small holding, the allotment, or simply have a couple of chickens in the back yard, choosing the right feed for your chickens is crucial to ensure they have good h
A Guide to Duck & Goose Feed
Whether you keep ducks or geese on a farm, small holding, the allotment, or simply have a couple of ducks in the back yard, choosing the right feed for your chickens is crucial to ensure they have goo
A Guide to Duck & Goose Feed
Whether you keep ducks or geese on a farm, small holding, the allotment, or simply have a couple of ducks in the back yard, choosing the right feed for your chickens is crucial to ensure they have goo
A Guide to Turkey Feed
Whether you keep Turkeys on a farm, small holding, the allotment, or simply have a couple of in the back yard, choosing the right feed for your Turkeys is crucial to ensure they have good health and g
A Guide to Turkey Feed
Whether you keep Turkeys on a farm, small holding, the allotment, or simply have a couple of in the back yard, choosing the right feed for your Turkeys is crucial to ensure they have good health and g
Caring for your Chickens during Moulting Season
Every year towards the end of Summer or start of Autumn in the UK, chickens will shed their feathers. This is a normal biological process where broken, loose feathers are exchanged for a new plumage t
Caring for your Chickens during Moulting Season
Every year towards the end of Summer or start of Autumn in the UK, chickens will shed their feathers. This is a normal biological process where broken, loose feathers are exchanged for a new plumage t
Cattle Breeds in Focus - English longhorn
The English Longhorn is typically a breed of beef cattle. They originate from Craven in northern England and a male can weight up to 1000kgs They are of course most recognised by their big long horn
Cattle Breeds in Focus - English longhorn
The English Longhorn is typically a breed of beef cattle. They originate from Craven in northern England and a male can weight up to 1000kgs They are of course most recognised by their big long horn
Pig Breeds in Focus - Berkshire Pig
Characteristics Considered a medium sized pig, the Berkshire has a black body with short white legs. Their snout is small and they carry white patches on their face and tail. It has prick ears. Th
Pig Breeds in Focus - Berkshire Pig
Characteristics Considered a medium sized pig, the Berkshire has a black body with short white legs. Their snout is small and they carry white patches on their face and tail. It has prick ears. Th
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Large Black
Characteristics Britain’s only entirely black pig. They are very large with large loped ears covering its eyes. Physically the Large Black is a long, deep bodied pig. The all black colouring h
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Large Black
Characteristics Britain’s only entirely black pig. They are very large with large loped ears covering its eyes. Physically the Large Black is a long, deep bodied pig. The all black colouring h
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Lop
Characteristics The British Lop is a a large, white-skinned pig with lop ears hanging forward over the face, which is where its name comes from. It has a long frame and Its body is heavy-set and muc
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Lop
Characteristics The British Lop is a a large, white-skinned pig with lop ears hanging forward over the face, which is where its name comes from. It has a long frame and Its body is heavy-set and muc
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Saddleback
Looks The British Saddleback is one of the more strikingly obvious British pig breeds. It has a large distinctive black body with a white band around its middle and front legs, looking as if it has
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Saddleback
Looks The British Saddleback is one of the more strikingly obvious British pig breeds. It has a large distinctive black body with a white band around its middle and front legs, looking as if it has
Pig Breeds in Focus - Gloucester Old Spot
Characteristics The Gloucester Old Spot is a large pig and has white colouring and very distinctive black spots (there must be at least one black spot on the body to be registered as an Old Spot).Â
Pig Breeds in Focus - Gloucester Old Spot
Characteristics The Gloucester Old Spot is a large pig and has white colouring and very distinctive black spots (there must be at least one black spot on the body to be registered as an Old Spot).Â
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Large White
Characteristics The Large White is a big pig breed. It is white in colour, with picked ears and its face is slightly dished. It has a lean body with little fat History The large white, originally
Pig Breeds in Focus - British Large White
Characteristics The Large White is a big pig breed. It is white in colour, with picked ears and its face is slightly dished. It has a lean body with little fat History The large white, originally
Pig Breeds in Focus - Oxford Sandy and Black
Characteristics The Oxford Sandy and Black is named for its colouring. It has a rust (or sandy brown) coloured skin with black patches across its body, It is noted for being particularly striking an
Pig Breeds in Focus - Oxford Sandy and Black
Characteristics The Oxford Sandy and Black is named for its colouring. It has a rust (or sandy brown) coloured skin with black patches across its body, It is noted for being particularly striking an
Pig Breeds in Focus - Tamworth
Characteristics Thought to be one of the oldest breeds in Britain. The Tamworth is thought of as a medium sized pig and is characterised by having a ginger coat, elongated snout, and long legs. T
Pig Breeds in Focus - Tamworth
Characteristics Thought to be one of the oldest breeds in Britain. The Tamworth is thought of as a medium sized pig and is characterised by having a ginger coat, elongated snout, and long legs. T
Pig Breeds in Focus - Welsh Pig
Characteristics The Welsh Pig is a medium sized white pig with a long, lean but muscular body. Its body is pear shaped and has lop-ears. Its head is moderately wide and has a straight nose. The
Pig Breeds in Focus - Welsh Pig
Characteristics The Welsh Pig is a medium sized white pig with a long, lean but muscular body. Its body is pear shaped and has lop-ears. Its head is moderately wide and has a straight nose. The
Protecting Your Flock: A Beginner's Guide to Lamb Vaccination
If you are a first-time sheep owner, the thought of vaccinating your lambs may be daunting. Vaccination is a vital part of keeping your flock healthy, and knowing when and how to vaccinate your lambs
Protecting Your Flock: A Beginner's Guide to Lamb Vaccination
If you are a first-time sheep owner, the thought of vaccinating your lambs may be daunting. Vaccination is a vital part of keeping your flock healthy, and knowing when and how to vaccinate your lambs
Sheep Breeds in Focus - Hebridean
The Hebridean is a and ancient breed and would be considered a small sheep, but bold and brave. Pretty much unaltered since before the medieval times. They usually sport attractive curled horn
Sheep Breeds in Focus - Hebridean
The Hebridean is a and ancient breed and would be considered a small sheep, but bold and brave. Pretty much unaltered since before the medieval times. They usually sport attractive curled horn
Sheep Breeds in Focus - Jacob Sheep
Jacob sheep are often alert and can be very quick witted. They are a very striking and beautiful breed. They have an impressive posture and this combined with their piebald fleece and extravagant
Sheep Breeds in Focus - Jacob Sheep
Jacob sheep are often alert and can be very quick witted. They are a very striking and beautiful breed. They have an impressive posture and this combined with their piebald fleece and extravagant
Sheep Breeds in Focus - Welsh Mountain
Welsh Mountain Sheep One of the oldest breeds in the world. The Welsh Mountain is a breed full of vigour and is a very lively breed. They very hardy and able to endure extremes of rain, snow, and
Sheep Breeds in Focus - Welsh Mountain
Welsh Mountain Sheep One of the oldest breeds in the world. The Welsh Mountain is a breed full of vigour and is a very lively breed. They very hardy and able to endure extremes of rain, snow, and
Sheep Shearing - Factfile
Sheep farmers are busy from the start of the spring as March marks the start of the lambing season through to the end of April. However once this busy period is over, the farmers work is not yet don
Sheep Shearing - Factfile
Sheep farmers are busy from the start of the spring as March marks the start of the lambing season through to the end of April. However once this busy period is over, the farmers work is not yet don
The Farming Year - April
April continues in the same way March finished. Lambs and Calve are still arriving. Calving will continue well into May, however April will usually see the end of the lambing towards the end of th
The Farming Year - April
April continues in the same way March finished. Lambs and Calve are still arriving. Calving will continue well into May, however April will usually see the end of the lambing towards the end of th
The Farming Year - August
The peak of the summer months, August on the farm is very much a repetition of July. Silage making is at the forefront and combine harvesters are pretty much non stop int eh arable fields. August is
The Farming Year - August
The peak of the summer months, August on the farm is very much a repetition of July. Silage making is at the forefront and combine harvesters are pretty much non stop int eh arable fields. August is
The Farming Year - December
The final month of the year, December for most is filled with celebration and Christmas cheer. Farmers however also have lots of jobs to do whilst battling increasing falling temperatures. Arable fa
The Farming Year - December
The final month of the year, December for most is filled with celebration and Christmas cheer. Farmers however also have lots of jobs to do whilst battling increasing falling temperatures. Arable fa
The Farming Year - February
Possibly the slam before the storm. February is quieter than most months, but it does mark the start of the annual livestock cycle as calving begins around the end of the month.  Whilst still not
The Farming Year - February
Possibly the slam before the storm. February is quieter than most months, but it does mark the start of the annual livestock cycle as calving begins around the end of the month.  Whilst still not
The Farming Year - January
January on the farm is surprisingly busy. It is the perfect time to start spreading slurry on fields to boost silage or hay production that will be harvested later in the year. A ground frost is p
The Farming Year - January
January on the farm is surprisingly busy. It is the perfect time to start spreading slurry on fields to boost silage or hay production that will be harvested later in the year. A ground frost is p
The Farming Year - July
In July livestock farmers can finally take a bit of a break. Apart from the obvious daily feeding, milking, and checking of their animals, there isn't a lot to do, especially once the showing season
The Farming Year - July
In July livestock farmers can finally take a bit of a break. Apart from the obvious daily feeding, milking, and checking of their animals, there isn't a lot to do, especially once the showing season
The Farming Year - June
For sheep farmers, June is often the time when shearing takes place, although depending on the local climate and breed this can be any time between May and September. Why not check out our Sheep She
The Farming Year - June
For sheep farmers, June is often the time when shearing takes place, although depending on the local climate and breed this can be any time between May and September. Why not check out our Sheep She
The Farming Year - March
March, especially for livestock farmers really gets busy. Its not just the cows now after they started calving at the end of February. The beginning of MArch is the start of the lambing season.Â
The Farming Year - March
March, especially for livestock farmers really gets busy. Its not just the cows now after they started calving at the end of February. The beginning of MArch is the start of the lambing season.Â
The Farming Year - May
May is the month in which the attention turns to the silage fields. Livestock are removed from these fields and fertiliser spread so that 6 weeks of growth can take place before being cut for silage
The Farming Year - May
May is the month in which the attention turns to the silage fields. Livestock are removed from these fields and fertiliser spread so that 6 weeks of growth can take place before being cut for silage
The Farming Year - November
Autumn makes way for winter. On Livestock farms, farmers have to start actively feeding their livestock more as grazing becomes less and less available. Grass stops growing and the quality drops.Â
The Farming Year - November
Autumn makes way for winter. On Livestock farms, farmers have to start actively feeding their livestock more as grazing becomes less and less available. Grass stops growing and the quality drops.Â
The Farming Year - October
Autumn is in full swing as we get into October. The lambs were weaned in previous months and it is now the time to wean this years calves. The cattle are also put back into barns around this time
The Farming Year - October
Autumn is in full swing as we get into October. The lambs were weaned in previous months and it is now the time to wean this years calves. The cattle are also put back into barns around this time
The Farming Year - September
The summer is ending and with September comes a renewed effort to get a range of crops harvested. Once harvested the fields will be ploughed and cultivated as the start of the new arable cycle gets
The Farming Year - September
The summer is ending and with September comes a renewed effort to get a range of crops harvested. Once harvested the fields will be ploughed and cultivated as the start of the new arable cycle gets
Top Tips for calves reluctant to suck a bottle
When you have an otherwise healthy calf that refuses to suck, it can be very worrying and frustrating.  However there are several reason why and methods to manage them. Before attempting to take
Top Tips for calves reluctant to suck a bottle
When you have an otherwise healthy calf that refuses to suck, it can be very worrying and frustrating.  However there are several reason why and methods to manage them. Before attempting to take
Top Tips for managing ewe mastitis during lambing
Mastitis in lambing ewes is one of the main reasons for premature culling, loss of udder function, and reduction in milk yield. If left untreated it can also cause death. Those high yield breeds su
Top Tips for managing ewe mastitis during lambing
Mastitis in lambing ewes is one of the main reasons for premature culling, loss of udder function, and reduction in milk yield. If left untreated it can also cause death. Those high yield breeds su
Top Tips to reduce mastitis with spring calving
When spring-calving, environmental factors such as housing can increase the risk of mastitis, this is especially true a few weeks before cows calve. This is the key time to concentrate on as this is
Top Tips to reduce mastitis with spring calving
When spring-calving, environmental factors such as housing can increase the risk of mastitis, this is especially true a few weeks before cows calve. This is the key time to concentrate on as this is
Ultimate Guide to Deep Clean Your Livestock Sheds
Livestock housing plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of your animals. One of the key aspects of maintaining a healthy environment for your livestock is through deep cleaning. By regula
Ultimate Guide to Deep Clean Your Livestock Sheds
Livestock housing plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of your animals. One of the key aspects of maintaining a healthy environment for your livestock is through deep cleaning. By regula
Understand the Basics of Tail Docking for Lambs
Tail docking is a common practice in sheep farming, particularly for lambs. It involves the removal of a portion of the lamb's tail for various reasons. In this blog post, we will delve into the basi
Understand the Basics of Tail Docking for Lambs
Tail docking is a common practice in sheep farming, particularly for lambs. It involves the removal of a portion of the lamb's tail for various reasons. In this blog post, we will delve into the basi
What to feed pigs: A 4-step guide to proper nutrition
Are you wondering how to feed your pig? Proper nutrition is essential for your pig's health, and having the right knowledge is key. In this blog post, we'll provide a 4-step guide to pig feeding and r
What to feed pigs: A 4-step guide to proper nutrition
Are you wondering how to feed your pig? Proper nutrition is essential for your pig's health, and having the right knowledge is key. In this blog post, we'll provide a 4-step guide to pig feeding and r
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