April 25, 2014
What is wrong with my cow?
Q - I have a Highland cow, who is breathing heavily. She is currently feeding a calf. She is eating well, with no other signs or symptoms, although she is perhaps a bit listless. My cattle are inside,…
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Animals
April 25, 2014
The Good Life – Tools and Equipment
Smallholders know you can get a huge amount done with some fairly basic equipment. Your trusty set of garden tools and your wheelbarrow will, of course, come in for some heavy use as you dig…
April 25, 2014
Sheep – select your breed
Mary Castell helps you decide on a breed of sheep
April 25, 2014
Is Tamworth a good pig breed to rear outdoors?
Q- I was hoping to start breeding my own pigs soon on my 15 acre smallholding, and was wondering about how suitable Tamworths would be for rearing outdoors. At the moment we have no outbuildings,…
April 25, 2014
Goats milk and antibiotics
Q - Could anyone tell me how long I have to wait after a goat has had antibiotics before we can drink the milk again?
April 25, 2014
The Good Life – Keeping Animals
Most smallholders move on to keeping some larger livestock. Pedigree breeds? Cross breeds? The choice is yours.
April 25, 2014
Choosing livestock
What livestock should you choose for your smallholding? Alan Beat has many years experience with animals. Here is his advice
April 25, 2014
Goats and St John’s Wort
My sheep have developed what looks like sunburn on their ears. I understand animals can become sensitive to light after eating St John's Wort. Is this something you have come across?
April 25, 2014
Separation anxiety in dogs
Q- My dog tends to get destructive when left alone, and damage the furniture. I am told this is because of ‘separation anxiety’. What can I do to reassure my dog and stop this happening?
April 25, 2014
Magpies pecking pigs
Q - I have three mini pot-bellied pigs, and local magpies have learnt to sit on their backs and peck away at the flesh, creating large wounds. Do you have any suggestions on how to…
March 31, 2014
Alpacas – the first step
So you want to buy Alpacas? Rob Bettinson from the British Alpaca Society advises
