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So, You Want To Be An So, You Want To Be An Animal Owner Animal Owner Developed by: Developed by: Holly George, University of California Extension Service Holly George, University of California Extension Service Susie Kocher, University of California Extension Service Susie Kocher, University of California Extension Service Bruce Miller, Utah State University Bruce Miller, Utah State University Melody Hefner, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Melody Hefner, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.
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Page 1: So, You Want To Be An Animal Owner Developed by: Holly George, University of California Extension Service Susie Kocher, University of California Extension.

So, You Want To Be An So, You Want To Be An Animal OwnerAnimal Owner

Developed by:Developed by:

Holly George, University of California Extension ServiceHolly George, University of California Extension ServiceSusie Kocher, University of California Extension ServiceSusie Kocher, University of California Extension ServiceBruce Miller, Utah State UniversityBruce Miller, Utah State UniversityMelody Hefner, University of Nevada Cooperative ExtensionMelody Hefner, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

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We’ll be covering:We’ll be covering:

What are the legal considerations?Why have animals? What do animals cost, in terms of time and money?What do animals need?What can your land support? www.farmphoto.com

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What legal limitations apply to What legal limitations apply to my property?my property?

www.burnettepetfarm.com

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Legal considerationsLegal considerations

Zoning

Special use permits

Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs)

Local ordinances

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ZoningZoning

Imposed by local governmentAgricultural, urban, rural, commercialEach zone has regulations on animalsSome may require a permit

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Special use permitsSpecial use permits

Required in some zonesRequire application and environmental reviewRequire information about your propertyMay be denied or granted with special conditions

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Covenants, conditions, and Covenants, conditions, and restrictions restrictions (CC&Rs)(CC&Rs)

Some neighborhoods restrict animals through CC&Rs

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Local ordinancesLocal ordinances

Right-to-farm ordinances

Open-range ordinances

www.farmphoto.com

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Your propertyYour property

Zoning

CC&Rs

Grazing

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

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Why have animals?Why have animals?

www.farmphoto.com

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Animal ownershipAnimal ownership

ProsPros Cons Cons

Relaxing Time-consuming

Close to nature Hard to get away

Teaches children skills

Costly

Fun family activity Middle of night work

Supplemental income May be dangerous

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Balancing pros and consBalancing pros and cons

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UNCE, Reno, Nev.

Is it worth it?Is it worth it?

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Articulating your goalsArticulating your goals

Why do I want a …?

What kind of ….?

How much time do I have to spend with a …..?

Where would I keep a …?

Other options?

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What does it cost to keep an What does it cost to keep an animal?animal?

USU, Logan, UT

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Animal costs: HorseAnimal costs: Horse

Initial costs

Operational costs

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

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Horse CostsHorse Costs

Initial

Investment:

Animal

Equipment

Facilities

Total

$1000

$ 843

$2360

$4203

Annual

Operating

Cost:

Feed

Health care

Other

Total

$854

$302

$1302

$2458

TOTAL First year = $6661 (or $18.25/day)

TOTAL Each year after = ~$2500 (or $6.85/day)

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How much time will it take?How much time will it take?

Maintaining animals

Maintaining equipment

Maintaining facilities

www.freeyellow.com

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Maintaining animalsMaintaining animals

Feeding

Exercising

Handling

www.mmfarms.com

www.farmphoto.com

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How much time does it take to care How much time does it take to care for a horse?for a horse?

Feeding 1 hour/day

Containment 2 hours/month

Manure disposal 10-12 hours/month

Shoes, vet, etc 10-12 hours/year

Exercising and grooming

6 hours/week minimum

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Maintaining facilitiesMaintaining facilities

Fence maintenance

Pasture

Irrigation

Trailers and trucks

Barn/shelter

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

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Alternatives to ownershipAlternatives to ownership

How else can your goals of horse ownership be satisfied?

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Example: riding lessonsExample: riding lessons

Cost of lessons 1 lesson/week 2 lessons/week

$30/hour $30 $60

Cost of ownership, first year

Ride 1 hour/ week

Ride 2 hours/ week

$18.25/day $127.75 $63.88

Cost of ownership after first year

Ride 5 hours/ week

Ride 9 hours/ week

$6.85/day $34.25 $61.65

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Balance the pros and Balance the pros and cons before decidingcons before deciding

www.farmphoto.com UNCE, Reno, Nev.

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What do animals need?What do animals need?

USU, Logan UT

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Animal needs and resourcesAnimal needs and resources

Food

Water

Space

Shelter

Health care

TLCwww.farmphoto.com

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Feed or forage costs Feed or forage costs

How much forage will

my land provide?

www.farmphoto.com

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Forage production depends on:Forage production depends on:

Climate and moisture Soil type Your management systemIrrigation availability

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

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AnnualAnnual forage production estimatesforage production estimates

TYPE OF PASTURE

FERTILE SOILS

(Tons/acre)

POOR SOILS

(Tons/acre)

Irrigated 2 - 4 <2

Non-irrigated 1 - 2 0.5 or less

Range/

Woodland1 0.5 or less

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Forage production estimationForage production estimation

Use previous table

Use soil survey crop yield report

Use local production figures (USFS, NRCS, County Agricultural Reports, etc.)

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Animal needs and resourcesAnimal needs and resources

Food

Water

Space

Shelter

Health care

TLCwww.farmphoto.com

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All animals need water All animals need water

Water needs will vary by animal size, reproductive status and weather

Average animal needs: Beef cow or horse – 12 to 15 gallons/day Pig – 1 to 5 gallons/day Llama – 2 to 5 gallons/day Sheep or goat – 1 to 3 gallons/day

These needs may double on hot days

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How will you get water to your How will you get water to your animals?animals?

UCES

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Animal watering considerationsAnimal watering considerationsType and location of available water source(s)Site location and condition Type of grazing systemNumber of livestockAccess to power sourcePumping systemFlexibility and portabilityReliability and maintenance needsTemporary or seasonal water storageCost, including maintenancePersonal preference

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Where should I put the water?Where should I put the water?

Locate water source away from shade, food and minerals Consider local regulationsStock watering source should be at least 100 feet from open water sources, wellheads and septic systems

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What are my stock watering What are my stock watering options?options?

Stream or pond water gaps

Springs

Water hauling

Water troughs or tanks, with or without automated pumps

Nose pumps

Automatic waterers

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Stream or pond access rampsStream or pond access ramps

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Stream or pond access rampsStream or pond access ramps

Adapted from www.agric.gov.ab.ca by A. Miller

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/
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SpringsSprings

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

www.rwrp.umt.edu

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Water haulingWater hauling

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

USU, Logan, UT

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Water troughs or tanksWater troughs or tanks

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

www.farmphoto.com

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Pipeline systemsPipeline systems

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

Buried line Surface line

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Pipeline system pumping optionsPipeline system pumping options

Gravity-feed systems

Solar-powered pumps

Windmill pumping systems

Gas- or diesel-powered pumps

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Gravity-feed pumping systemsGravity-feed pumping systems

www.agry.purdue.edu/extwww.agry.purdue.edu/ext

www.agric.gov.ab.ca

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Solar-powered pumpsSolar-powered pumps

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

www.agric.gov.ag.ca

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Windmill pumping systemsWindmill pumping systems

www.farmphoto.com

www.agric.gov.ab.ca

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Gas- or diesel-powered pumpsGas- or diesel-powered pumps

www.agry.purdue.edu/ex/

www.agric.gov.ab.ca

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Nose pumpsNose pumps

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/

www.agric.gov.ab.ca

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Automatic waterersAutomatic waterers

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu

www.edstrom.com

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Animal needs and resourcesAnimal needs and resources

Food

Water

Space

Shelter

Health care

TLCwww.farmphoto.com

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What kind of fence do I want?What kind of fence do I want?

USU, Logan, UT

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Fencing considerationsFencing considerations

Balance looks, functionality and economics

Safety of animals and people

Installed or do-it-yourself

Life expectancy

Annual maintenance costs

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Fencing typesFencing typesType depends on: Purpose Soil type Terrain Weather Safety Construction costs Availability of power Maintenance requirements Visual impacts CC&Rs

Missoula Conservation District, Mont.

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Vinyl 3-rail or 4-railVinyl 3-rail or 4-rail

Cost $5 to $7/ft materials $5 to $7/ft labor

Pros Visually appealing Low maintenance Last many years

Cons Expensive 3-rail may not be best

choice for horses

USU, Logan, UT

www.ncvinyl.com

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Six-foot-tall chain linkSix-foot-tall chain linkCost $10 to $12/ft materials $10 to $12/ft labor

Pros Security Good for small animals Low-maintenance Long lifetime Can get colors to blend with surroundings

Cons Not typically used with large animals May not mesh with surroundings May be regulated by CC&Rs

USU, Logan, UT

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Privacy wood Privacy wood Cost $12/ft materials $12/ft labor

Pros Can be visually appealing Good for small animals Provides a visual block

Cons Not typically used for

large animals Expensive High maintenance Often short lifetime

USU, Logan, UT

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Woven wireWoven wireCost $1.25 to $2.25/ft

Pros Readily available Good for sheep Add 1 to 2 strands

of barbed wire at top for cattle

Cons Expensive Requires routine

maintenance

www.farmphoto.com

www.farmphoto.com

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4- to 10-strand smooth wire4- to 10-strand smooth wireCost $0.75 to $1.30/ ft, depending on number of wires

Pros 4- to 5-strand good for horses 10-strand will

contain all large livestock and exclude large wildlife

Durable Can be electrified

Cons Expensive Requires routine maintenance www.kiwifence.com

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4-strand barbed wire4-strand barbed wireCost Varies

Pros Low cost Easy to install Fairly low maintenance

Cons Dangerous to people, livestock

and wildlife Not suitable for horses Not useful for small animals Can be damaged by large

wildlife

USU, Logan, UT

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

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Cost $6/ft materials $5/ft labor

Pros Visually appealing Handles heavy snowfall Can be adjusted or small

animals by adding mesh

Cons High maintenance Lifetime? Need additional fencing materials for small animals May need hot wire for livestock

Wood rail or postWood rail or post

USU, Logan, UT

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JacklegJackleg

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

Cost $4.50/ft

Pros Good in areas where it is hard to dig or drive posts Visually appealing Durable Handles heavy snowfall Can be adapted to marshy or wet areas Low maintenance

Cons High labor and materials costs during construction UV stability?

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Electric ribbonElectric ribbonCost

1½ inch ribbon $.15/ft Wood post $8 to $12 T-posts 6’ $7 to $8 Insulators $.25 to $.50 each

Pros Versatile Easy to install and modify Can be used to make existing fence more effective Easier to see than other types of electric fencing

Cons Cost and availability of electricity or solar source Maintenance Not a good choice for a permanent fence

USU, Logan, UT

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Electric fenceElectric fenceCost Dependent on materials $1.50 to $5/ft materials $1.50 to $5/ft labor

Pros Portable Inexpensive Versatile Can make an existing fence more effective

Cons Difficult to see Dangerous to people (children) and wildlife Maintenance?

USU, Logan, UT

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

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Electric fencing - temporaryElectric fencing - temporary

Cost Variable

Pros Great for interior fencing Portable - reels Inexpensive

Cons Can be difficult to see (color

variations ease this problem)

Can be dangerous

www.agry.purdue.edu/ext

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New Zealand electric fencingNew Zealand electric fencingCost 5-wire fence $1 to

$2/linear ft of fence, depending on number of wires and post spacing

Pros Versatile Eliminates grounding out

on foliage Reduces fire danger

Cons Powerful shock produced

UCES

WSU Extension

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Prefabricated panelsPrefabricated panelsCosts:

Metal 2-inch round tubing panels 12 feet length, $150.00 Gates, approximately $185.00Cattle and hog panels 16 feet long by 52 inches high, $28 16 feet long by 34 inches high, $24.50

Pros Durable and strong Good for large livestock Panels allow for different configurations Low-maintenance

Cons Expensive Less visually appealing Not good for small animals

USU, Logan, UT

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Poultry nettingPoultry nettingCost

1-inch hexagonal holes, 48-inch-high 150 ft rolls, $75

Pros Inexpensive Lightweight Can be used with existing fences Good for small animals Good for small wildlife exclusion

Cons Low strength – will stretch and/or collapse by itself Not effective for large animals or livestock Needs frequent monitoring and maintenance

USU, Logan, UT

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There are many other optionsThere are many other optionsField fence roll, 47 inch

4-strand #10 wire

No-climb fencing

Cost Varies, based on

materials, size and availability of both materials and labor force

USU, Logan, UT

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Animal needs and resourcesAnimal needs and resources

Food

Water

Space

Shelter

Health care

TLCwww.farmphoto.com

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What kind of shelter What kind of shelter do I do I want want for my for my

animals?animals?

What kind of shelter What kind of shelter do my animals do my animals

needneed??

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Considerations for shelterConsiderations for shelter

Needs to provide adequate shelter for local weather conditions summer winter

DurableReasonable maintenance costs Visually appealingCOSTS

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ShelterShelter

Can be simple or elaborate

Costs vary widely

USU, Logan, UT

USU, Logan, UT

Motel 7

The Ritz

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Pole structuresPole structuresCost Relatively low

$8 to $15/ft2

Pros Low-cost Easy to install

and maintain Easy to clean

Cons Only provide basic

shelter Consider placement Less protection

than a barn Noise

USU, Logan, UT

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Metal buildingsMetal buildingsCost $15 to $30/ft2

Concrete floor may be 40% of costPros More protection than pole structures Can be built on site Versatile Low-maintenance Moderate cost

Cons Not as visually pleasing May not mesh with surroundings Summer heat may be a problem Is a concrete floor good for hooves?

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Specialized structures – barns, etc.Specialized structures – barns, etc.

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.

Cost $50 to $275+/ft2

Pros Convenient Visually appealing Designed specifically to meet needs Can be built to mesh with existing structures and landscape Increase in property value

Cons Expensive Constant upkeep needed Cannot be moved Resale can be limited

USU, Logan, UT

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So, do you still want to be an So, do you still want to be an animal owner?animal owner?

Now you have a clearer picture of the factors involved in animal ownership, and you can make informed choices.

Homework: Complete your Animal Ownership Goals Activity Sheets, if you did not finish them in class. They will become part of your permanent record.


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