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An Easy and Effective Way to Clean Water Troughs

WEBLearn how to easily and effectively clean your animal’s water trough so they can benefit fully from their water supply! Water is the most important nutrient and the least discussed in animal nutrition. We take water for granted because, for most of us, it is readily available. We have it in our homes and we spread it on our lawns.

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Guide to Welsummer Chickens • Longbourn Farm

WEBFree-range is ideal, but a closed run will also work. Provide a safe and secure coop for roosting. Keep their coop clean and ventilated, and provide adequate bedding for nesting. Access to plenty of natural light during the day. Watch out for common chicken health issues like mites and respiratory infections.

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Animal Records Spreadsheet

WEBIn this sheet, you will enter your information at the top and then the rest of the sheets will auto-fill off of what you enter there. If you want different information in that area on a sheet, no problem. Just delete what’s in the cell and type what you’d like there. To navigate between animal health record sheets, you can use the arrow

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Raising Chickens for Eggs • Longbourn Farm

WEBBedding: Bedding is used to line the chicken coop and nesting boxes. It helps absorb moisture, control odor, and provides a comfortable surface for the chickens to rest on. Common bedding materials include straw, wood shavings, and shredded paper. Egg Collection Basket: You will need a basket or container to collect the eggs.

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Herbs That Are Safe for Dogs • Longbourn Farm

WEBThis small but mighty herb is safe for dogs and has various health benefits. It’s good for digestive issues, so add some thyme to your dog’s meal if they have an upset stomach. Thyme also contains high levels of vitamin C and can help boost your dog’s immune system! Your furry companions will love the added flavor, too.

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Green Bean Recipes • Longbourn Farm

WEBFirst, start by thoroughly washing the green beans to remove any dirt and discard the “ugly” green beans that look old, wrinkled, or decaying as we do not want to eat these. Then trim off the ends of the green beans. You want to remove the top and bottom pieces as these are usually harder and usually less fun to chew on.

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Where Does Beef Come From

WEBFeedyard. The last 4-6 months of beef cattle’s life is often spent on a feedyard. They are health checked daily and fed a specially balanced diet to help them gain weight so that the beef is the best quality it can be when it goes to the consumer. “Steve’s grandparents started this farm.

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The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Chickens • Longbourn Farm

WEBModule 1: Raising Chicks. Detailed information on purchasing chicks, how to keep them alive and healthy, where to house them, and more. Module 2: Chicken Nutrition + VIDEO. What you feed your hens impacts the eggs they lay and their overall health. This module will help you feed them what they need to survive and thrive.

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Body Condition Scoring

WEBBody Condition Scoring: Beef Cattle. Beef cattle are scored on a scale of 1-9, 1=thin and 9=obese. Ideal range is 5-6. Please note: If you are finishing a steer, you are going to want them to be an appropriate finished weight for the breed, the picture here would apply if you were assigning a BCS to a cow or non-finishing steer.

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All About Speckled Sussex Chickens • Longbourn Farm

WEBThe eggs are medium to large in size, and you can expect around 180-240 eggs a year. This makes the Sussex speckled chicken a productive layer for a dual-purpose breed. Your speckled Sussex hens will also lay eggs year-round. As expected, production will dip slightly during the winter months, but they can still consistently lay.

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How Long to Chickens Lay Eggs

WEB01/26/23 | Animal and Land, Chickens. A young hen will typically begin to lay eggs at around 18-24 weeks of age, and will continue to lay eggs for several years. However, the age at which a hen stops laying eggs can vary depending on several factors. This is a common question and concern in backyard flocks wanting to collect as many fresh eggs

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Black Australorp • Longbourn Farm

WEBBlack Australorp: This is the most common and widely recognized variety. Black Australorps are known for their shiny black feathers and excellent egg-laying abilities. Blue Australorp: Blue Australorps have blue-gray plumage, which is less common than the black variety but still sought after for their egg-laying prowess and attractive appearance.

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Bush's Baked Bean Recipe • Longbourn Farm

WEBHow to make the best Baked Beans Using Bush’s Baked Beans. Cook the bacon and drain the fat out of the pan. Leave any other bits in the pan. Drain and rinse the navy beans. Combine the navy beans and all the …

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Mixed Fruit Cobbler Recipe with Frozen Berries • Longbourn Farm

WEBCombine the fruit with 1 cup sugar and water in a saucepan on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes until it’s thickened and syrupy. Mix in the remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk. Remove the baking dish from the oven.

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Chicken Bone Broth • Longbourn Farm

WEBChicken bone broth is so easy to make in a slow cooker and tastes much better than store-bought! You can use this chicken bone broth recipe as the base for many dishes, such as soups, stews, casseroles, and sauces. Not only that – chicken bone broth is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it incredibly nutritious and beneficial for your health!

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Cleaning Horse Tack: How often should it be done

WEBCleaning horse tack: The Bit. Wipe down with a damp cloth after every ride, making sure to scrape off any bits of feed. If you haven’t wiped it down in a while let it soak for 15-30 minutes in very hot water, it should wipe clean pretty easily after that. It’s best not to use any soaps or products on your bit if you can help it.

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Easy & Flavorful Canned Green Bean Recipe • Longbourn Farm

WEBDrain half of the liquid out of the green beans. Pour the green beans and the reserved half of the canning liquid into a skillet. Add butter, onion powder, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until almost all of the cooking liquid has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

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Buying a Beef Steer 101 • Longbourn Farm

WEBBuying a Beef Steer: Health Care. You will need to get your steer some vaccinations annually. Most of the time, if you’re purchasing from a reputable source, the calf will have received it’s first set of vaccinations. If you purchase it old enough, you may not even be keeping it for a year and won’t have to worry about doing any vaccinations.

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