Category: H

herd: A number of animals such as cattle kept together on a farm or looked after by a farmer. Properly managing a herd ensures the health and productivity of livestock.

hand feeding: Hand rearing, the process of bringing up orphaned animals by feeding them with a bottle. Hand feeding orphaned animals ensures their survival and can contribute to the genetic diversity and productivity of the herd or flock.

hedgebank: A raised strip of earth on which a hedge is planted. Managing hedgebanks can enhance field boundaries and provide habitats for wildlife.

herdsman: Someone who looks after a herd of animals. Skilled herdsmen are essential for maintaining the health and productivity of livestock.

hawthorn: A small tree (Crataegus monogyna) with spiny shoots, used for hedges around grazing areas. Planting hawthorn hedges can provide natural barriers, improve biodiversity, and offer forage for wildlife.

hydroelectric power: The electricity produced by using a flow of water to drive turbines. Also called hydropower. Utilizing hydroelectric power provides a renewable energy source for farm operations.

hatchery waste: Surplus chicks or embryos produced in a hatchery. Proper management of hatchery waste ensures compliance with animal welfare standards and reduces environmental impact.

hay baler: A machine which gathers cut hay and makes it into bales. Using a hay baler increases efficiency in haymaking, saving time and labor while producing consistent bales.

husk: The dry outer covering of cereal grains, which has little food value, and which is removed during threshing. Properly managing husks ensures efficient processing and use of cereal grains.

hackles: The long feathers on the neck of a domestic cock. Understanding poultry anatomy, such as hackles, helps in the breeding and care of chickens for improved egg and meat production.