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The Right Scale

Do you raise animals? Do you plan to? If you are going to raise an animal, there are several things to consider. For example, will you need a scale? And if so, what kind of scale?

To answer questions like these, there are quite a few things you need to consider. Maybe the most important thing you’ll need to think about is what type of animal—or animals—you’ll be weighing on your scale. Clearly, some scales are designed for larger animals than others are.

You’ll also need to think about where you’ll be weighing your livestock. For example, would it be easier for you to weigh your animal from home, or will you need to take the scale with you? Fortunately, scales can be permanent or portable. Portable scales can be extremely versatile because they can be placed on a variety of surfaces—including uneven ones.

However, there’s more to consider since modern scales do much more than simply weigh your animals. In fact, today’s scales can store your animal’s weight. In fact, some scales can record the weight of each animal in your letting you track your animals individually.

Similarly, the technology in livestock scales will offer time and data entry saving options, making tracking and storing information more precise. In fact, some scales even have wireless Bluetooth so information can be sent directly to your computer.

If you are interested in learning more, please call [practice_name] at [phone]. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

How to Raise Sheep and Goats Together

Are you thinking of raising goats or sheep? Are you struggling to decide which animal you should raise? Have you ever considered raising both simultaneously? Did you know that was an option? In reality you can raise sheep and goats at the same time—though there are a few things you should be aware of first.

The most important thing you should know is that even though sheep and goats seem to have quite a few similarities, there are many important differences. For instance, both animals require different minerals. The most important difference is that while goats need the mineral copper, it is fatal for sheep. To avoid feeding problems, we recommend keeping sheep and goats separate for feedings.  Similarly, both animals forage, though goats, which will normally eat anything, will browse for specific foods, sheep look for grass and clovers.

Another similarity is that both goats and sheep are sociable animals. This means that they can compete with each other for a spot in a herd. This can be dangerous since most goats have horns and sheep do not. This means that goats have a chance of injuring sheep seriously. In order to avoid this problem, you may want to consider removing your goats’ horns.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can care for your goats and sheep simultaneously, or about how to raise either of these animals individually, please feel free to contact us.  We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

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