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Wet conditions can be challenging to proper hoof care, but it is easy to keep your horse on sound footing even during extensive periods of wet weather. How Wet Conditions Affect Hooves Soft, wet ground can dramatically affect horses' hooves. When the ground is very soft, hooves don't wear down as quickly, and can become overgrown or may grow unevenly. A horse's balance can be affected by soft ground and uneven hooves, which may lead to joint pain, limping or lameness, as well as increasing the risk of falls. In time, knee and hip problems can also develop. If the...

Chicken coops used to be a simple homemade structures built out of chicken wire and some wood with a sturdy roof. Today, chicken coops have become so elaborate that the size and complexity of them can rival that of a modern human home. Regardless of the size and beauty of the structure, a chicken coop makeover is about the needs of your flock, not yourself. There’s no need to get overwhelmed by the many options that are out there today to upgrade your coop.  Always consider what you want by looking at your budget, the amount of space you have,...

The importance of cleaning your horses’ hooves is two-fold: The first is that they need to be cleaned and the second is that by cleaning your horses’ hooves when they need it is a proactive way to spot potential problems that may develop there. Here are some ideas from Jayne Pedigo of Equisearch.com on effectively cleaning your horse’s hooves:-Make sure the horse is not going anywhere by tethering him by his halter. -Position yourself to where you can’t get kicked. Ideally this position will be with your shoulder against the horse’s shoulder with you facing his tail. Do not lean...

Keeping chickens can be a dirty business, and chicks are especially dirty as they are clumsy and uncoordinated. A young chick may fall into its water dish and get bedding stuck to its feathers, it will be a messy eater and have food stuck to its bill and face, not to mention molting feathers and feces everywhere. So how can you clean your chicks?Why Chicks Need to Be Cleaned – Or Do They?Chickens are not pets, and it may seem silly to bathe a chick. In fact, many chicks will never need to be bathed, and as they grow, they...

Getting your horse ready to ride can be a challenge if you don’t know the tips and tricks to make it easier. Movies and people who have been doing it for a long time make it seem easy as if throwing on a saddle is all it takes. The truth is, applying the tack or equipment used for riding a horse can be harder than it looks. Therefore, follow these tips on how to apply tack on your horse so that your next ride is both safe and enjoyable. The first tip to applying tack on your horse is to...