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Feet, Claw And Leg Problems In Chickens — SA Smallholder

If there are no obvious injuries to the legs, examine the bottom of the foot. A cut on the pad or bottom of the foot can cause Staphylococcusbacteria … See more

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How To Check Your Horses' Health — SA Smallholder

WebCheck for runny nose or discharge from the eyes. Look at your horse head-on to check for symmetry, any lumps or swellings will show up this way. Check for pests …

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How To Store Eggs For The Best Shelf Life — SA Smallholder

WebAnother method is to spray the eggs in wire baskets with warm water. Let them sit, then wipe them with a dry paper towel one at a time. Place clean eggs into …

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Understanding The Basics of Soil Health — SA Smallholder

WebUnderstanding The Basics of Soil Health. A smallholder, small farmer or backyard vegetable gardener must understand the basics of soil health to produce a …

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Growing The African Potato — SA Smallholder

WebThe “African potato” (Hypoxis hemerocallidea) first rose to fame ~ or was it infamy ~ in 1997 when our then minister of health recommended it’s immune …

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Monitoring and Supporting Plant Health — SA Smallholder

WebConservation growing practices start with composting decayed organic matter, in order to fortify the soil. No-till farming increases earthworm populations and the …

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How to size, and build, a septic tank — SA Smallholder

WebFor 12 people the size should be 1,2m x 2,4m x 1,4m deep (4 032 litres). For 16 to 20 people the size should be 1,2m x 2,6m x 1,4m deep (4 368 litres). If your kitchen …

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The Soil Food Web: A World Under Our Feet — SA Smallholder

WebThere is an entire soil food web to be found under our feet, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, micro-arthropods, and the larger plants and animals. The …

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Using Manure For A Good Harvest — SA Smallholder

WebRaw chicken manure can burn your plants, sometimes even killing them. Composting your chicken manure will produce the best results. This can be done in a bin …

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Crops & Livestock: The Principles of Organic Farming

WebCrops & Livestock: The Principles of Organic Farming. January 18, 2022. Organic farming is the process of using environmentally friendly farming methods to …

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Work In The Garden ~ It’s Good For You. — SA Smallholder

WebThe vegetables that you choose to grow can also affect your mental state. Stock your vegetable gardens with feel-good foods that are good for brain health.

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Tsenza, or Wild Potato — SA Smallholder

WebTsenza, or Wild Potato. Africa is host to a huge number of nutritionally dense traditional and ancient crops. These include orphan crops and unusual speciality food …

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How to Establish a Grazing Agreement — SA Smallholder

WebThe written agreement could include the following: Full names, ID numbers and addresses of both parties involved. Date lease becomes effective. Date of …

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Keeping Quails For Profit — SA Smallholder

WebHousing needs to be well-ventilated to ensure a constant flow of air. Temperatures should be between 28-32C°. Quails can be kept in a shed or in a cage. …

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Let’s talk about sh*t…

WebApril 12, 2021. Given the current broken ~ even collapsed ~ state of many of South Africa’s municipal sewerage plants, smallholders can take comfort in the fact that they are not …

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All About the SA Poultry Association — SA Smallholder

WebJanuary 11, 2022. The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) exists in order to create an enabling environment to achieve sustainable producer profits in the domestic and …

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Borehole Maintenance — SA Smallholder

WebBorehole Maintenance. If you rely on a borehole water supply on your smallholding then keeping it maintained is extremely important. With regular borehole …

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Taking Care of a Newborn Calf — SA Smallholder

WebIn taking care of a newborn calf, make sure immediately after birth that the calf is dried to avoid heat loss. Provide good amounts of dry bedding and keep the pen …

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All About Chicken Feathers — SA Smallholder

WebFeathers also protect the skin. They are also important in attracting a mate, particularly those of the cock. In some breeds the hen feathers help with camouflage …

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