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Animal Husbandry

Proposed Q&A site for farmers, livestock raisers, competitive animal breeders, aquaculturists, apiculturists, herpetologists, hobby/personal animal owners - covering animals with commercial and/or nutritional value
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To self-sufficiently feed a family of 4, how much space is needed for an assortment of animals (cows, chickens, etc), and their feed needs?
added by warren May 18 '11 at 20:58
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Is this design a adequate for a back yard chicken coop with 8-10 chickens? [with pictures]
added by Fatmuemoo Jun 25 '11 at 20:00
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Can someone identify this bee for me?
added by Manu Jun 26 '11 at 14:33
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Will a beehive next to a mason bee observation box cause problems?
added by Manu Jun 26 '11 at 14:33
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What do I need to make a house for solitary bees in my garden?
added by Manu Jun 26 '11 at 14:34
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What will qualify my beef herd as "organic" in the US?
added by warren May 18 '11 at 20:55
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How much land do 2-3 adult alpacas require for enclosure, pasture, and possibly growing adequate hay crops?
added by Erik Olson Oct 21 '11 at 16:45
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I have a dozen chickens in an approved suburban coop: how can I give them more expansive roaming space without fear of them flying away?
added by warren May 18 '11 at 20:55
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Our male mason bees emerged and then we had a very cold snap. Will that harm them or did they hunker down?
added by Manu Jun 26 '11 at 14:33
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Can I use plastic tubing in a solitary bee house?
added by Manu Jun 26 '11 at 14:34
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What types of poultry will return to a coop at night if given free access to fly out for foraging?
added by Erik Olson Nov 4 '11 at 5:56
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Can I pasture sheep (3-5) with my horses (2)?
added by bstpierre Aug 19 '11 at 11:43
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What equipment do I need to slaughter pigs?
added by bstpierre Aug 19 '11 at 11:46
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How can I tell if my heifer is going to have twins?
added by bstpierre Aug 19 '11 at 12:06
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How can I improve the flavor of the milk my cows produce?
added by Flimzy Oct 20 '11 at 10:58
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What are adequate biosecurity measures against coyotes?
added by Erik Olson Nov 4 '11 at 5:58
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What causes honeybees to swarm?
added by jxstanford Jan 30 at 5:09
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What licenses do I need to breed and sell [box turtles] in [Tennessee]?
added by warren Feb 24 at 15:07
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Is it ecological in terms of honey bee activity to use carpenter bees in orchards?
added by jmusser Apr 2 at 2:00
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On average, how much honey can I expect from one hive during a season?
added by jxstanford Apr 3 at 4:08
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What [fruit trees] provide the best pollen for honey production in [Iowa]?
added by warren Apr 24 at 18:45
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