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Procedures for Handling Dairy Cows Before They Enter the Food Chain
Dairy producers should always remember that cull dairy cows will enter the food chain. Cull dairy cows are not just ground into hamburger but provide other cuts of beef for our food supply. Dairy cows receive several injections and dairy producers should follow several general rules. Any product that carries a label that states it […]
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How Positive Reinforcement Works in Training Dogs
My mother turned to me in confusion. She couldn’t understand why Tashi, my two-year-old, mixed breed dog, wasn’t lunging for the bowl on the floor. It contained some nice creamy, whole milk yogurt. Instead of lunging, in fact, Tashi went from standing to sitting. Her eyes were fixed on my mother. Clearly, Tashi wanted what […]
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How to Purchase the Correct Perch for Your Bird
When shopping for perches consider safety, variety and how well the perch will hold up under use. A different variety of sizes are important in helping keep a pet bird’s feet exercised and healthy. It is not healthy for a bird’s feet to be constantly clutched in the same position, which will happen if he […]
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Alpaca Mummies Tell of Lost Fortune
The Inca were cloth makers, the likes of whom Europe had never known. Inca weavers made bridges from cords, wove roofs from fibers, and counted their wealth not in scribbles on a page but in patterns of knots on woolen strands. And they wove a woolen fabric from the fleece of the alpaca that was […]
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Dispelling 6 Common Myths About Cats
Like many animals, there are myths about cats that aren’t based on any real facts and are well, just myths. Here are six of them. 1. Pregnant Women Should Avoid Cats This thought is based on the thought that pregnant women should avoid cats due the possible infection with toxoplasmosis. Expectant mothers can interact with […]
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How to Deal With A Horse Rearing or Pulling
At some point in its training, something will startle or frighten an energetic, horse and he will rear or pull back or run sideways while the trainer is leading him. Or he may jump around just because he’s young and he’s feeling good. Or maybe he’s challenging his trainer like he would another horse in […]
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How to Preserve Winter Teat Condition in Dairy Cattle
Cooler temperatures reduce much of the stress faced by dairy cattle but bring more challenges with teat condition. As the temperature drops it is more difficult to maintain skin moisture, leading to chapping. Just as chapped, bleeding hands are painful for us, teat chapping is equally irritating for cattle. Discomfort from this chapping makes udder […]
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6 Things to Do When You Can’t Ride Your Horse
As winter approaches, it becomes more difficult for many owners to ride their horse frequently. Riding is an integral part of having a horse, but there are other options you can use which are not an exact substitute for riding but do keep your horse mentally, emotionally, and physically engaged with you and will provide […]
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3 Free Toys for Your Rodent Pet
Rodents are some of the funniest animals to own because they like nothing more than to play, play, play. Often, the best toys for pet rodents are items commonly found in your home, even the things that regularly end up in the trash or recycling can. Here’s a list of things that you may be […]
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CBD Hot Cocoa Mix Special Offer to Creatures Corner Readers
Creatures Corner sister company, My Garden & Greenhouse, is making a special offer to Creatures Corner readers. These CBD Hot Cocoa Mixes start with elegant Dutch Chocolate, rich powdered whole milk, and sweet pure cane sugar with 40 mg of Premium CBD in each individual serving pouch of decadent indulgence. No unnatural or artificial additives […]
