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Animals – Laying hens, milking goats & small livestock

Milking goats for fresh milk daily

Posted by Hank on Dec 31, 2011 in Farmyard animals | 0 comments

Milking goats for fresh milk daily

You can keep and milk a goat in some cities, depending upon the type of city.

Goats need space and daily exercise. They are wonderful pets. I think its a bit like taking on another child in the family, as they are dependent and demand attention when they need it.

We took our dairy goat with us on holiday to Ohope beach, Whakatane. (more…)

Automatic hen waterer

Posted by Hank on Nov 24, 2011 in Laying hens and chickens | 0 comments

Automatic hen waterer

Discover this work-saving way to keep laying hens.
Make an automated waterer to supply drinking water to your hens at all times.

Looking after laying hens can be fun as well as provide you with fresh eggs all the time. We keep 6 hens.
Automating water supply is always a good idea for hen care.
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