1 Sometimes a weak foal needs to be fed via nasogastric tube. Insertion of the tube can be quite difficult, and great care must be taken during placement to ensure that the tube is in the oesophagus. A. portex male urine catheter 20 F can be used to intubate donkey foals but ensure the end is capped to. avoid aerophagia.
The biggest cost factor is the type of potato and where itâs purchased. For instance, a 5-pound bag of russet potatoes could retail for $3 to $5. A 5-pound bag of white potatoes can cost $2 to $4 each. Fingerlings average $1.50 to $2.50 per pound.
Choose healthy potato specimens. Eliminate any potatoes with mold, soft areas or green skin. Set out a thick pile of newspapers to peel the potatoes on. Retain at least 1/2 inch of potato flesh with each piece of skin as you peel the potatoes with a sharp knife. Include at least two eyes on each peel. Remove and dispose of the top layers of newspaper between batches of potatoes to remove the chance of spreading diseases. Add 1/4 cup of bleach to a gallon of warm water.