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bassdow:
You could plant Azolla and the likes around to help further cut down cost of feeds and probably even construct small poultry overHead using low cost materials in a DIY way

FYI, catfish do not utilize high-fiber plants; ie. Azolla, etc as efficiently as animal-based protein sources, small overhead poultry? go too over-pollute the water, over-reduce dissolved oxygen and increase ammonia deposit inside the water, even Azolla inclusion level as a part of an alternative feed mix material no suppose pass 8% due to anti-nutritional factor meaning nutrients absorption by the catfish go dey poor- quote me anywhere.

That is a 200 liter drum
30-35 catfish...normal & commercial stocking density...

Brachiaria grass is an animal feed rich in protein 8-12% and energy and have good adaptation to drought with ability to withstand up to 6 month of dry spell, it can thrive on low fertile acid soils and can also withstand heavy grazing and trampling. The brachiaria grass can tolerate shading and it is suitable for soil control. A productive life span of 15-20 years yielding 630 - 740 bale per hectare , the perfect fodder pasture compares to other grasses like; Napier, Guatemala, Setaria etc.

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RKTexpert:
It's been a minute, I'm currently looking for a pure Kalahari male & female goat in abuja, to expand my goat farming / rearing side hustle...anyone know a good livestock farm in abuja, nasarawa or Minna that have this very breed..

another livestock farm I contacted as regards to buying kalahari male & female weaners, pls see screenshot attached below: the first livestock company I enquired about the price of the goat breed happens to be over two times costly than this current farm company.

I know they all get their premium goat breed from south africa and at most price shouldn't be more than 6k rands per mature goat which seems a bit fair...but when you input other cost and risks one will eventually realize that business in nigeria is business always.

Her pregnancy is staring to show as her udder getting engorged gradually. She now complains and demand more feeding ration..
Age < 2 yrs
Breed: yankasa-cross likely

The ram I bought for 55k in June 2025, I have just sold it yesterday for 220k. It is not even a balami or uda, bcuz I really don't know its breed lol. But my guess is yankasa/uda cross likely.
He was well-fed with a balanced ration always, no growth booster injection given or drug used, all natural and healthy.

This is the dream, but 2026 growth is a long bumpy road.

#sokoto red or maradi goat ( they can birth 2 or up to 3-4 kids and can breed or take in two times in a year)
#sokoto red / sahelian cross
#sokoto red / Kalahari cross ( for my premium customers)
#balami sheep
#uda sheep

I'm already getting rid of all my WAD goats (West African Dwarf goats),
from my experience, wad goats are never ideal for enclosed goat farming system, they don't thrive on minimal feed. Unless you want to let them roam around the community or whole village lol - they are always hungry

SlHunters:
Fbs has cancelled their cent account option. Deriv has no cent account option

try headway

RKTexpert:
It's been a minute, I'm currently looking for a pure Kalahari male & female goat in abuja, to expand my goat farming / rearing side hustle...anyone know a good livestock farm in abuja, nasarawa or Minna that have this very breed..

there are levels to premium goat farming...eee

It's been a minute, I'm currently looking for a pure Kalahari male & female goat in abuja, to expand my goat farming / rearing side hustle...anyone know a good livestock farm in abuja, nasarawa or Minna that have this very breed..

Price consolidating inside my SL would be the end of me...2 trades today same EU unstable behavior, trailing stop hit.. a lot has changed with the EU price move these past weeks, so tiring, slow and unpredictable🤦

no trade for me today, I go again tomorr.
Price won't come near where I m positioning for EU buy. - no clear sweeps, price action was slow and kind of consolidating for a long duration of time but price reversed and goes up just pass NY 8.30 am EST,
the old me would have chased that sudden explosive buy move. still, I will stick to my own trading rules...no clear entry setup, no trade.. FYI: I'm trading a personal acct

RKTexpert:
I'm bullish on EU and as soon as London session opens I will be looking for a potential buy setup and I m also anticipating a dip price move to sweep the previous day low ( PDL ) before reversing upwards. It seems to me those relative equal highs - REHs on the daily we serve as price magnet that we eventually pull price to its level and beyond 1.17907 perhaps by the close of wednesday daily candle obviously.

keep coming down to my poi - you bloody murdafvcka ...EU babe

I'm bullish on EU and as soon as London session opens I will be looking for a potential buy setup and I m also anticipating a dip price move to sweep the previous day low ( PDL ) before reversing upwards. It seems to me those relative equal highs - REHs on the daily we serve as price magnet that we eventually pull price to its level and beyond 1.17907 perhaps by the close of wednesday daily candle obviously.

As you can see from my chart and don't like seeing green & red candlesticks...they could trigger or mess up my trading psychology..
That's why I use blue for green, black for red to prevent me from making impulsive decisions while watching price action..

I still got it even with my own ICT trading model fine-tuned to suit my flow✅ and time.. I was looking to buy gold at around 4671.38 ish as my poi last week.
See b4 and after pic..what I normally do now, whenever price hits my poi - point of interest, I would zoom into the 1 min or 5 min TF and look for entry after a clear market structure shift. After m15 gives me a broader view on where price is going..This is gold.. I'm still trading eu, gu, nas100 & gold for now.

I took a long break from trading give or take 1yr plus 4-6 months bcuz I had a traumatic prop trading experience, bg took away my 25k acct due to 28 days of inactivity, a guy I met trading personal acct on a busy plaza, saw his track records it was impressive, introduced him to propfirm, After watching him trade for about two months, I trusted him with my second $25k account. Unfortunately, he blew the account within a week by breaking the maximum daily drawdown rule.

Coming from an ICT trading background, I now see that the break was necessary for my growth. When I returned, it felt like I never left, there are some certain stuffs that I couldn't understand about my entry model and exit strategy then...going through all that notes today made me realize that I just have to trust and believe in myself...treat it like a job, trade setup checked, no confirmation - no trade entry. No over-trading, Be patient and disciplined always and above all - always trade with logic and a clear plan that keeps your mind calm.

Anyone can trade, but not everyone can succeed in forex because it requires strong discipline and the right mindset.

I will be funding my personal acct with FBS and see how it goes...I shall return to propfirm trading but not anytime soon.

the metatrader 5 of now is just the right diddy oil I need to grease the wheel of my trading grind lol.

muyico:
Where is dey re weapon 🔫??
I,hope dey were not innocent citizens??

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5 Common Mistakes Farmers Make With Pregnant Goats

Late pregnancy is the most critical period in a doe’s production cycle. The last 4–6 weeks before kidding determine kid survival, birth weights and the ability of the doe to raise healthy offspring. Small management mistakes during this period can lead to weak kids, stillbirths or metabolic problems such as Pregnancy Toxemia.

Here are five common mistakes farmers should avoid:

1. Underfeeding in Late Pregnancy

Around 70% of fetal growth occurs in the last six weeks of pregnancy. Does carrying twins or triplets have very high energy demands, yet their rumen capacity is reduced because of the growing fetuses. If energy intake drops during this time, the doe can quickly enter a negative energy balance which results in weak kids or pregnancy toxemia.

2. Overcrowded Camps

High stocking density increases competition for feed. Pregnant does that are lower in the social hierarchy may not get enough nutrition, especially if grazing is limited. Overcrowding also increases stress levels which negatively affects both the doe and the developing kids.

3. Sudden Feed Changes

The rumen microbial population needs time to adapt to dietary changes. Sudden introduction of concentrates or new feed sources can disturb rumen function and reduce feed intake. Any feed adjustments should be made gradually over 7–10 days.

4. Ignoring Body Condition

Body condition scoring is one of the simplest and most effective management tools. Does that are too thin lack the reserves needed to support late pregnancy, while overly fat animals are also at risk of metabolic disorders. Ideally, does should enter late pregnancy in moderate body condition.

5. Not Separating Late-Pregnant Does

Keeping heavily pregnant does with the main herd can make it difficult to monitor them closely. Separating them into a late-pregnancy camp allows farmers to provide targeted nutrition, reduce competition for feed and identify problems earlier.

Good management during late pregnancy plays a major role in ensuring strong kids and healthy does. Small adjustments in nutrition and management during this period can significantly improve kidding outcomes.

Culled...✍️

To the novice or aspiring goat farmer, commencing your goat farming venture with Wad or Sokoto Red, or a cross of some indigenous breed, may be considered a futile endeavor. It is advisable to save resources and invest in a premium-rated goat breed like; Boer, Kalahari red. Which are renowned for their high-growth performance. The disparity in growth rate is analogous to comparing the body size of a 10-month-old Wad or Sokoto Red to that of a barely two-month-old Kalahari Red. We continue to acquire knowledge throughout our goat farming journey 🤦

Got this vegetable forage waste from the local market for free and all my 9 ruminants devoured everything in less than 3hrs lol

#lifeofagoatfarmer #livestock #dryseason
Note: these are lush forage, pls feed in small amount and follow it up later with dry hays or wilted grass so as to prevent bloating in small ruminants.

Let me give you one free ruminant rearing tip you can take to the bank and cash it✓ if you want to see noticeable growth and healthy improvement in your goats, sheep etc.

Try and include the sun-dry millet leftover slurry from millet pap making, now how do we get millet pap residue locally known as dusa gero.

dusa is the Hausa term for the bran or husk removed from grains like millet (gero), corn or sorghum during milling or traditional pap making, which is a nutritious by-product used for livestock feed.


Well, you can learn to make the gero pap yourself and sun-dry the residue or go round your area and look for a gero pap drinking joint or just anywhere there is a gero pap cooking joint where some people gather to take the pap along with fried akara, sweet potato etc..could be close to densely foot-trafficked area, travel park, govt sec sch, or just keep asking around about the people selling the gero pap etc meet the people making it and place your order request for the dusa gero with them, ...pls note, they would usually bring it wet and soggy but you will have to sun-dry them yourself to extend its storage life.

Why dusa gero or millet leftover slurry? It is highly nutritious than corn plus guinea corn residue combine THE SECRET IS IN THE LIVESTOCK FEED FORMULATION
Just a few grams of dusa gero inclusion or let's say the recommended inclusion level should not be more than 30% of the entire feed mix and mix altogether with one or two of some other raw feed materials like corn bran, beans husk, seki dawa, dusa dawa etc would up your game in the livestock farming business..you will notice pure and excellent growth rate within a short period after consistently including this well-rich magic formula in order to maintain proper and healthy livestock and you will notice your livestock gain so much energy for them to be frolicking about the compound.


Nutritional value of dry-mass dusa gero / millet pap residue

Crude Protein: Ranges from 9.30% to 15.60%.
Crude Fibre: Ranges from 10.50% to 15.50%.
Ether Extract (Fat): Ranges from 3.00% to 5.00%.
Plus ash minerals btw 6-12% pls see pics for the detail breakdown of the ash minerals attached below.


Why not more than 30% dusa gero inclusion level in livestock feed mixing?

Keep it ≤30% because:

1. Moderate protein – Not strong enough to replace quality protein sources, so growth can slow if too much is used.

2. High fiber – Makes animals feel full quickly, thus reducing total feed intake and energy consumption.

3. Lower energy density – Too much reduces weight gain and milk production.

4. Mineral imbalance risk – High phosphorus and low calcium can cause bone or urinary problems (especially in male goats).

30% is safe and balanced when mixed with maize bran, protein source, etc..

KACHMENTH-B is a proven mucolytic and respiratory support drug for farm animals with sneezing and nasal mucus discharge.

Its effectiveness comes from:

Bromhexine HCl – breaks down and loosens thick mucus, making it easier to clear.

Eucalyptus oil & Menthol – open airways, reduce congestion and ease breathing.

Benzoic acid – supports antimicrobial action.

When used as directed, it helps reduce sneezing, clears nasal discharge and improves breathing in poultry and livestock with respiratory stress or infections.
Other branded products may come with exact composition and different packaging due to the scarcity of the KACHMENTH-B brand in the vet shop. You just have to try them out and see

angelboy01:
They don't forgive, they don't forget.

both sides don't forgive and also don't forget.
Just that revenge looks sweeter on one side over the other lol

One of the golden rules of successful goat farming is observation.

A good farmer watches the goats daily and notices small changes; loss of appetite, weakness, coughing, limping or unusual behavior. These early signs help detect problems before they become serious.
By simply observing, you prevent losses and act accordingly to improve the overall health of your livestock

This is a raw feed ingredient for ruminants, locally known as saki dawa. I plan to adopt several alternative and sustainable feeding options for all my ruminants so that I do not depend on seasons or wait on time of the year. The goal is to never run out of feed for goats, sheep and other livestock.

These options include saki dawa, bean husks, azolla, BSF cake as a substitute for groundnut cake and soybean meal, mixed forage or hay from the harvest season, silage production (using sorghum) shearing pea plants ( goat kids feed) and hydroponic maize fodder. With hydroponic fodder, 1 kg of maize seed can produce about 7 kg of fresh fodder in 10 days.

I am choosing this system as a year-round alternative to conventional grazing because it improves feed digestibility, reduces water use, and can increase milk yield, especially during the dry season.

I am working towards reducing the need to depend on external feed suppliers. That’s all for now.

Deworming drug for ruminants, albenor 250
1 tablet for 4 ruminants...some choose to deworm monthly or every 6 weeks. We don't want intestinal worms sucking up all the nutrients, thus hindering growth and preventing weight gain. However, it should be avoided during early pregnancy (the first 30–45 days) as it can cause birth defects or abortion.

good morning to you all...
the livestock are doing great today
I'm serving them beans husk and 'seki dawa' mixed together and there's veggies waste placed near them as well.
the four preggies ( 3 female goats & 1 ewe ) are doing well today

why enclosed (confined) livestock rearing has more disease challenges than free-roaming.

Enclosed livestock – why sickness is common

Overcrowding: diseases spread faster (worms, coccidiosis, respiratory infections).

- Manure buildup: increases parasites and bacteria if hygiene is poor.
- Limited feed diet: nutrient gaps weaken immunity without proper supplementation.
- Stress from heat, crowding, and poor ventilation reduce resistance to disease.

Free-roaming livestock - why they appear healthier

- Wide feed variety: browse many plants i.e better natural nutrition.
- Lower parasite pressure: movement reduces constant reinfection.
- Exercise & sunlight: stronger immunity and body condition.

Feeding, theft, minerals, costs & meds (comparison)

Enclosed system

- Feeding: you provide all feed therefore resulting to higher feed cost.
- Mineral salt block: Essential (they can’t self-select minerals).
- Theft risk: Low (controlled environment).
- Medications: higher routine cost (deworming, coccidiosis control, sucking parasite and other meds like ppr, etc).

Pros: fast growth, controlled breeding, protection from theft/accidents.
Cons: higher costs (feed, minerals, meds), disease risk if management is poor.

Free-roaming system
- Feeding: Mostly self-fed lower feed cost.
- Mineral salt block: Often not critical (natural mineral intake from browse etc).
- Theft risk: high (straying, disputes, road accidents).
- Medications: Lower routine cost, but harder to monitor illness.
Pros: low feeding cost, fewer management inputs.
Cons: theft, crop damage complaints, uncontrolled breeding, external / internal parasites hindering growth and poor weight gain.

Confined goats rearing via fencing need mineral salt blocks and better health management which raises costs but improves productivity and security. Free-roaming goats rearing method cost less to feed and medicate but come with high theft risk and poor control. Good hygiene, space and minerals can make enclosed systems healthier and more profitable.

#LivestockFarming #dryseasonfarming

This morning, the vet came to us to treat sucking and biting parasites on our goats. I have seen them rub themselves hard against rough surfaces, kicking and jamming their body against the pen structure and fence especially in the midnight and one of the four-month-old kids already had its fur eaten away for weeks now, showing how much it has affected their growth. We treated every goat, including the pregnant doe, spraying the solution over every spot and pen they lie or sleep in, hoping to prevent any reoccurrence.

when green pasture dries up and prices rise, your livestock shouldn’t suffer. Stocking up ruminant feed early means steady nutrition, less stress, better weight gain and peace of mind all through the dry months.

livestock feed is locked and loaded..🧑‍🌾

GOATS FAQs: Answers to 32 frequently asked questions In goats farming


1. At what age do goats reach sexual maturity?
Does reach sexual maturity at about 5–6 months, while bucks may show libido as early as 3–4 months, but breeding is recommended later.

2. What is the ideal age to start breeding does?
does should be bred at 8–10 months or when they reach 60–70% of their adult body weight.

3. When should a buck be used for breeding?
Bucks are best used for breeding from 10–12 months, when their fertility and strength are well developed.

4. How long is the gestation period of goats?
The gestation period is approximately 150 days (5 months or more).

5. How many kids do goats usually produce? goats commonly produce twins, though singles and triplets also occur.

6. How often can goats give birth?
With proper management, does can kid every 8–9 months or once per year under extensive systems.


7. How fast do kids grow?
kids grow rapidly, gaining 150–250 g per day under good nutrition.

8. What do goats eat?
They eat grasses, legumes, browse plants, and perform best when supplemented with concentrates and mineral licks.

9. Can goats survive in hot climates? Well, it depends on the breed and absolutely yes. Most goats are highly adaptable and perform well in hot and dry climates, including Africa.

10. How much water do goats need daily?
Adult goats need 3–6 liters of clean water per day, more during hot weather.

11. What housing system is best for goats?
A well-ventilated, dry, raised or concrete-floored housing system with good drainage is ideal.

12. Can goats be raised under intensive systems?
Yes. Goats thrive under intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive management systems.

13. What diseases commonly affect goats?
Common diseases include PPR, foot rot, pneumonia, coccidiosis, and internal parasites.

14. How often should goats be dewormed?
Deworming is recommended every 2–3 months, depending on parasite pressure and management.

15. When should kids be dewormed for the first time?
Kids should receive their first deworming at 2–3 weeks of age.

16. At what age should kids be vaccinated?
Vaccinations usually start at 4–6 weeks, following a veterinary-recommended schedule.

17. When should kids be weaned?
Weaning is best done at 8–12 weeks, depending on growth and feed availability.

18. How can you identify a good goat?
Look for broad chest, strong legs, well-developed muscles, good body condition and alertness.

19. What is the lifespan of goats?
goats typically live 5–12 years under good management.

20. How many does can one buck serve?
One healthy buck can serve 25–40 does in a breeding season.

21. What minerals are important for goats?
Key minerals include calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and salt.

22. Can goats be crossed with local breeds?
Yes. Crossbreeding improves growth rate, meat yield, and adaptability.

23. How profitable is goat farming?
goat farming is highly profitable due to fast growth, high kidding rate and strong meat demand.

27. How much space do goats need?
Housing: 1.0–1.5 m² per adult goat
Exercise yard: adequate outdoor space is essential

28. Do goats require regular hoof trimming?
Yes. Hooves should be trimmed every 6–8 weeks to prevent lameness.

29. What signs show a doe is in heat?
Signs include tail wagging, restlessness, vocalization, swollen vulva, and seeking the buck.

30. What causes poor growth in goats?
Poor nutrition, parasites, overcrowding, diseases, and poor genetics.

31. How do you prevent kid mortality?
Ensure clean kidding areas, colostrum intake, proper nutrition, and early disease control.

32. What is the key to success in goat farming?
Good genetics, proper feeding, sound health management, and consistent record-keeping.

#2026 is going to be a good year by God willing