Farm Guides

Keeping accurate livestock records is essential for running a productive and profitable farm. An effective livestock record-keeping guide helps farmers log daily activities, track animal health, monitor breeding cycles, and measure performance with confidence.

Managing livestock health records can feel overwhelming—especially when juggling vaccinations, weight changes, and treatments across dozens (or hundreds) of animals. But well-kept records mean healthier animals, smarter decisions, and even cost savings in the long run. Let’s explore a practical, stress-free way to track health records using FarmKeep, supported by expert advice and efficient best practices.

Looking for a quick guide to help you incubate eggs or calculate gestation periods for your livestock? We built this for people who have multi-species livestock and need to quickly reference animals across the board.

Quail egg incubation is a straightforward process that's perfect for beginners and small-scale breeders. With an incubation period of 16–23 days, success largely depends on maintaining the right temperature, humidity, and proper egg turning. While you can hatch quail eggs without an incubator, using a reliable incubator offers the best chance for consistent, healthy hatch rates. This guide covers everything from choosing the right incubator to step-by-step instructions for hatching, including tips on candling and managing different quail breeds.

This guide is designed for small farmers and beginners looking for successful hatchings. You’ll learn the duck egg incubation timeline, ideal temperature and humidity settings, candling methods, what to expect during hatching, and how incubation periods vary by breed, so you can hatch healthy ducklings with confidence.

The ostrich, the world’s largest living bird, lays equally impressive eggs. These massive eggs are far more sensitive than those of chickens or turkeys. Their thick shells, unique pore structure, and slower embryonic development make precise incubation absolutely essential.

Learn about rabbit breeding methods and strategies. Enhance fertility, strengthen herd genetics, and boost meat and fur production efficiently with FarmKeep.

Discover how to detect sheep pregnancy signs, monitor ewes, and prepare for lambing. Ensure healthy flocks with expert guidance and tools.

Learn key mare pregnancy signs, stages, and care tips. Use FarmKeep to track mare gestation, monitor health, and plan foaling efficiently.