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Factors to consider in making a goat pen
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- 3. SITE SELECTION FACTORS TOCONSIDER
- 4. The land's slopeand elevation are important in choosing a site. 1 flat to gently sloping areas are preferred because they make construction of pens,grazing, and movement of animals easier. 2 A.TOPOGRAPH Y 3 Good topography also helps in drainage,preventing water logging and mud accumulation which can cause hoof diseases and poor sanitation. 4 Avoid steep in rocky terrains,since they make management and access difficult.
- 5. B.WATER SUPPLY A RELIABLEAND CLEAN WATER SOURCE IS ESSENTIAL SINCE GOATS AND SHEEP NEED WATER DAILY FOR DRINKING, CLEANING,AND FORAGE GROWTH. THE SITE SHOULD BE NEAR A WELL,SPRING, OR SAFE WATER SYSTEM TO ENSURE YEAR- ROUND ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY ALSO SUPPORTS PASTURE IRRIGATION DURING DRY SEASONS. LACK OF WATER LEADS TO HYDRATION, REDUCE FEED INTAKE, LOWER PRODUCTIVIT
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