Horse Whispers

Feeding chickens is easy

A main concern many newbie chicken owners have is about what to feed their chickens. Issues concerning the quantity, feeding times, the heating of feeds and even nourishment of mixtures often cause them major worries. In truth, chickens are really easy to rear and do not require near as much time and effort as you would initially assume. Chickens have been around for the longest time now and have incredible survival instincts. Only the most basic level of care is needed to ensure that your chickens grow up nice and healthy. Read the rest of this entry »

Oscar, old parrot with no feather

As pet bird owners, we are aware of many issues concerning our pets and how best to resolve them. However, one commonly overlooked occurrence is the strange situation of our pet bird losing feathers. Some breeds of birds might shed feathers at certain points in their lives but if your pet bird does not fall into such a category, you might have some cause for concern. Read the rest of this entry »

Animals have emotions, including dogs

Much research and time has been put into the subject of whether or not dogs and other animals have emotions. However, even without the scientific studies of many contemporary animal behaviourists, the general consensus is that animals do have emotions. Read the rest of this entry »

Cat spraying is annoying for pet owners

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Smart Kitten

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Cats and humans are similar in more ways than most people think. One of the ways cats and humans are alike is in the way that they both can get affected by illnesses and medical conditions. Just like a human being, cats too can suffer from the common flu. However, you might not be as easily aware of it as when a human catches the flu. If you suspect that your pet cat has been infected by the flu virus, it would be best advised to send it to an experienced vet to get it checked.

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Desensitising Lily to a big plastic bag

Now that you have finally accomplished desensitising your horse to the saddle pad and rope, it is time for the most difficult job. Horses have a natural fear of plastic due to the unnatural look and feel of it as well as the noises plastic bags or sheets make when you touch them. Read the rest of this entry »

Desensitising Lily

If you have already desensitised your horse with the saddle pad, the next logical step in the progression would be to move on to the rope. It is important that your horse is not afraid of a rope. Read the rest of this entry »

Bumble foot

A common disease among chicken is the evil Bumble Foot. Bumble Foot basically causes swollen and painful chicken feet due to inflammation and hardening of tissues in the area. Whether it has happened to your chickens yet or not, it is advisable to pick up some knowledge so you can detect it early and apply the necessary treatments. Read the rest of this entry »

How horses see the world

Much same way cats can see in the dark, horses too see the world in a very different way compared to humans. This is a very important point to remember if you are a horse owner or trainer. Simply having this knowledge alone would help you to avoid many unnecessary incidents and aid you in better training and handling of your horse. Nonetheless, apart from knowing that we have differences in our sights, it is good to go a little more in depth and find out exactly how our vision differs from our horses’. Read the rest of this entry »