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Guidelines for Raising & Training Camelids
Llamas, alpacas, and guanacos are gentle do well on small acreage farms. You can also harvest and sell their fleece and best of all they make excellent pets. Acreage Requirements Alpacas are an ecologically sound choice of livestock, particularly for the small acreage farm. They require less pasture than other types of grazing livestock. On […]
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The 4 Main Causes of Pneumonia in Goats
Pneumonia is the term given to describe inflammation or infection of the lungs. Bronchitis, tracheitis and laryngitis describe infections of the upper portion of the respiratory tract. Pneumonia and respiratory disease in general are very serious and widespread among goat populations, dairy herds, and pygmy alike. Much of the problem is due to poor management […]
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How to Cure Common Aquarium Problems
Cloudy water, algae, and worms are common aquarium problems. Fortunately they are to prevent and solve if they do happen. Cloudy Water The number one reason is high nitrate and ammonia levels. This might be because you over feed your fish. One fish will only need several fish flakes, so you do not have to […]
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2 Reasons Why Dogs Eat Grass
As you may have noticed from your trips to the park, some dogs relish eating grass as though it were a gourmet treat. Others, however, don’t seem overly interested, and may only take an occasional little munch every now and then. Like many dog owners, you’ve probably wondered about this behavior. The definitive answer to […]
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How to Teach a Horse to Pull Objects
When out on the trail or in other open and busy environments, a good horse should overcome his instinct to flee from following objects. He needs to be comfortable in the aids and decisions of his rider and he can behave in this manner if he is taught that unusual situations are safe so long […]
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How to Identify & Treat Feline Urinary Tract Infection
Have you ever wondered how your cat would tell you that she was suffering from a feline urinary tract infection? There are 5 messages from your cat telling you she has this problem and best of all, there are some things you can do to help prevent them. First, let’s dispel the tendency to think […]
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How Mules Combine the Best of Horses and Donkeys
Mules are marvelous in every way. First their very existence is a marvel. As horses and donkeys have a different number of chromosomes one would not expect them to be able to breed together and produce live offspring. Mules are about the only animal that can be bred to order. When the mare is bigger […]
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The Amazing White Rock Dove
White Rock Doves are strong, intelligent birds and possess a homing instinct. With extensive training, the doves can return home safely. They fly by the sun, find their bearings by atmospheric infrasound, and can also navigate with a magnetic sense to locate north. The pure white dove can travel as much as 600 miles in […]
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Proper Dog Training Starts with Building Lesson Plans
Let’s call your new Pup Max and he is a German Shepherd. Everything you do from day one in teaching Max commands starts from teaching him to sit. No problem- after all, everyone knows that with a little upward pressure on your leash. And a little downward pressure on Max’s rear we can instill in […]
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How to Care for Poultry in Hot Weather
Summer is here and you should be thinking about protecting your birds from the extreme heat. Heat can have a very detrimental effect on birds. Poultry do not sweat to provide cooling. Instead, they are cooled by blood that flows through the comb and wattles. As the warm blood circulates through the comb and other […]
