Plants Cows Won’t Eat
Plants cows won’t eat are an easy way to deter cows from eating your crops. There are several options for planting around a fence, and you can also plant shrubs to make it look nice. You can even mix and …
Farm Animals
Dadant Winter Patties
When the weather was in the upper 40s, Mark sneaked out to his hive for a surprise visit. His main goal: to put Dadant Winter Patties on the hive. He was hoping to see the bees flying around, but the …
Deccox in Cattle Feed
Deccox is a non-antibiotic medication that is used in cattle feed. It is used to prevent coccidiosis in non-ruminating calves. It is less expensive than Bovatec and improves feed efficiency. Deccox is an excellent choice for beef producers and ranchers. …
Benefits and Disadvantages of Feeding Beet Pulp to Dairy Cows
In a study conducted by Dennis, T. S., beet pulp was substituted for corn in a high concentrate diet. The results showed that the substitute significantly improved milk protein concentration and production. However, trace mineral levels should be monitored. There …
Dr Pol Chicken Feed
If you’re interested in feeding your chickens healthy food, you may want to look into Dr. Pol’s chicken feed. Its recipes use high levels of single-source animal meats. It also contains added vitamins and minerals. This complete feed for layers …
Phase 2 of a Balanced Diet For Cows
In this article, we will look at the Phase 2 of a balanced diet for cows. This is the part of the diet that contains non-structural carbohydrates. These carbohydrates should make up approximately 35% of the DM in a lactating …
Residual Feed Intake in Cattle
Residual feed intake (RFI) is an index derived from resource allocation theory used to measure the feed efficiency of growing cattle. It was first developed in 1963 by Robert M. Koch as a solution to the difficulty of determining the …
What Is Chicken Crumble Feed?
Crumbles are a great alternative to pellets and mash. They are smaller and easier for chickens to forage through. However, they can also lead to more waste. Crumbles are also susceptible to moisture and can clog gravity feeders. For this …
The Best Food For Honey Bees
The best food for honey bees is honey, but it’s not always easy to find pure honey without a bee farm. Honey purchased from unknown sources can have a variety of infections and may not be the best food for …
How to Make a Honey Bee Candy Board
Make a 10 frame candy board To make a 10 frame honey bee candy board, you need to cut four 3/4″ thick strips of wood. You’ll also need to add about a half-inch of metal wire mesh to the bottom …