Newspaper people have a habit of putting you in the front pages to sell their papers, and then after they’ve sold their papers and got big circulation’s, they say, ‘Look at what we’ve done for you.
You could be a person owning a total horse farm or just few horses! In both the cases what you mainly need is a good safety for them so that are well protected and you can look after them well. Just imagine that a fence is flexible and your horses in no time
Will be outside the boundaries of your farm or a stable because they have a great tendency to push their necks and heads into the fences! Hence for this reason most of the farmers prefer their horse fence to be an aluminium fence, which suits perfectly for the purpose.
When you know that the best choice of a horse fence is the aluminium fence, and then why not go for the best? This aluminium fence is equally strong as an iron, but at the same time rust formation is not seen. It is powder coated, so if you want to paint your fence you can do it with ease. It is has high durability standards and another advantage is that maintenance is not required and at the same time they provide a lifetime warranty so that the owner can just sit back and relax without getting tensed about protecting his horses! Vinyl fence is another option for horse fencing.
I want to feed my Tiger Barbs alternative foods and i don’t know what to feed them, Can someone please let me know what will be good and what wouldn’t be good…………Also how can I clean my sand in the bottom of my fish tank.
Try cooked green peas and some cooked choped carrot pieces (very tiny!!!) also you can try a bit of lettouse too!=) never overfeed the fish with veges and fish food. To clean the sand you can use a gravel vacuum and a nylon sock over where the big end is. Then the water and poo will get sucked up.
We bought a 30 Gallon tank a month ago and had a few fish in it, we then upgraded to a 75Gallon with about 30lbs of live rock, it looks like the Royal gramma is getting ick and the yellow tang is in love with the cleaner shrimp, what are my options, he wont let the the royal gramma get out of his hole, he is a bully
Let me explain something to you guys, everybody says that this fish is too big for this tank, or this tank is too small for that fish, let me explain something that will rock your world.
I have 75 gallon tank, I have a lot of fishes that should be in a bigger tank, but they’re swimming and eating happily there after along with live rocks and corals.
So my theory is, it depends on how well you take care of these fishes in order to make them last. Yeah of course if you have a 10 gallon tank, its too small for the tang, but if you have space for the fish to swim around, that 75 gallon tank doesn’t matter does it? As long as the fish has space, it’ll do fine.
Another thing I want to address, you should have knowledge of ich and how to treat it. Since you have live rock and an invertebrate, you should remove the infected fish and quarantine it for 30 days and treatments is needed.
You should do research on marine ich, because it can kill really fast, and it can infest the whole tank from within hours to a couple of days. If that happens, you will need to remove both fish and quarantine them in a separate tank, otherwise, they’ll die.
Anyways, I have 7+ years of experience with marine fishes, I do know what I am talking about, it also depends on the size of the yellow tang, however, if you have more than the live rocks, the cleaner shrimp, the yellow tang, and the Royal Gramma, you need to do more maintenance and work to make your tank successful. Otherwise, the other two answers is going to be correct. If you do the proper care for your saltwater tank, I don’t see any problems.
As for the Yellow tang not letting the Royal Gramma get out of it’s hole, the yellow tang may either be doing one of several things, he’s protecting the shrimp, he doesn’t want the Gramma near the shrimp, the yellow tang is territorial and doesn’t want the Gramma in his area.
Anyways, I hope that this helps, thanks for asking……………..
EDIT: If that was the case that it covers several hundred of square meters, then, NO TANK is big enough for this fish.
I asked a question about my horse a while back. Well my answers were ground work.
What kinds of ground work are there?
I will be building a round pen about 60′ will that be big enough to lounger her, and ride her in?
How long should i work with her, should i slowly work with her longer each day? She is 17, and hasnt been ridden in about two years.
She is good with out a saddle, but with one not really. I want her to listen to me while im riding.
Is there any thing i can do to make her listen to me. I will not ride her out of the round pen till i feel comfortable that she will listen to me. We live near a rode, and last time i almost got ran over
Some things I would do:
1. Make sure your horse is comfortable being touched all over. You can use a dressage whip as an extension of your arm to reach over her back, rub her legs, etc. Then when she will accept that (doesn’t show spookiness or signs of kicking or moving away from your touch) you can rub her with your hand or use a brush to groom her.
2. Make sure she stands nicely to be saddled. If she can’t stand still happily, work on that. Pick a spot to have her stand. If she moves, say “whoa” and back her up to that spot. Be calm and patient, but do not allow her to wander around or leave you when you’re working with her. Repeat until she will stand in one spot for you.
3. If she’s hard to catch, you can try “join up” in your round pen, but don’t think it will create an instant bond with your horse. That’s not the purpose of join up….it is more to gentle a horse that’s afraid and help it accept the trainer’s presence and touch so that training can begin. So many people misunderstand the concept. Here’s a link: http://liverystable.net/join_up.html
4. Work on applying pressure and asking her to yield to it. For example, standing beside her, holding the lead rope, press on her side just in front of her hip. If she doesn’t move her hind feet over to side-step her hindquarters away from you, tip her nose in toward you by tightening the lead rope, and continue pressing on her side/hip. She should turn her front end towards you and her hind end away from you. Repeat on both sides until she will step away from you obediently when you ask.
5. Work on stopping, and backing from the ground. Lead her around and practice halting. Then ask for her to back up, say “back”, pull back on the lead, and see if she responds. If not, press against her chest while still holding backwards pressure on the lead rope. She should move backwards. As soon as she moves a foot backwards, release all pressure, pet her neck, say “good girl”, etc. (I don’t give treats, it is counter-productive and makes the horse stop thinking about what you’re asking, just looking at your pockets and hands for the next treat.)
6. Do everything you can from the ground that will simulate what it will be like once you are in the saddle. For instance, when I’m training a horse, I put a loose ring snaffle bit on it and tie just one rein to the stirrup of the saddle. This is meant to help the horse learn to give its head to the rein pressure. The rein should be snug enough that if the horse’s head is pointing straight in front of it the bit will be pulling on the horse’s mouth, but so if the horse gives or turns its head towards the rein that’s tied to the stirrup, there will be slack in the rein and not pull any more. This gives the horse practice so that when you are in the saddle, it will give and turn its head when you tighten the rein. ONLY do this with one rein at a time, and be sure the rein on the other side is completely loose (can tie it to the saddle horn loosely or else pass it through the D-ring on your saddle, be sure it’s loose but not long enough to get a leg over it). You can let the horse alone in the round pen for about half an hour. Stay close and watch, but let the horse figure out it’s own situation and think its way through what it is feeling. It may turn circles for awhile, but it should learn to just hold its head to that side slightly, and find the place where the rein does not pull or have any pressure on the horse’s mouth. That’s the goal. Then switch sides so it learns to give to the other rein as well. This is good preparation for riding.
7. When you do go to ride, if your horse is too fast, unpredictable, out of control, etc…try pulling one rein so she turns in a circle. When she turns, she will automatically slow down. This also helps if she attempts to buck or rear, if you ask her to turn, your previous groundwork will come in handy because she should know how to give to the reins and turn for you. Remember to leave the other one loose. Just pull one to get her to turn and slow to a stop.
A good article on groundwork: http://www.horsetrainerscorner.com/horse…
Hope this helps. I don’t know your complete situation, such as how much training this horse has had previously, but groundwork is good for everybody. If she can do all of the above with no problems, you’re probably ready to ride.
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would make sure to have her respect while on the ground.
Make sure she does not invade your space.
She also needs to move away from you when asked to and change directions when asked.
Walk, Trot, Canter when asked.
When you say “whoa” she stops almost instantly and looks at you.
Saddle her up.
Flag her out with the saddle on.
a. plastic bag tied to the end of a dressage whip-touch her all over and shake it around. Smack it on the saddle.
b. grab hold of the stirrup (western?) and smack it around to make some noise. It’s to smack on the skirt, not on HER personally. Don’t stop doing it til she stops moving. Do both sides til she doesn’t even care the first time you pick up that stirrup.
c. Lunge her in the saddle. When all seems fine have the bridle on and then tie the rein through the Drings on the side so that she will bump the bit if she tosses her head up but she is not really tied down. It’s tied so that it would be in a normal position as if you are riding softly. Understand that? (I’ve got a fever so I’m having a hard time finding the words)
d. I had a hard time with my mare bucking in the roundpen when asked to canter. She would tear @ss around. I tied her head tighter on one side so now she had to pay attention to what she was doing. Her nose was turned to just her shoulder. I’d make her change directions and move off WTC both ways. She now moves off calmly.
She needs to know that having that saddle on doesn’t change a thing. You are still in charge.
When this is all going well you can now mount up. I would use a mounting block for sure.
(assuming you have not been on this horse yet)
Lean over her and move your hand over to the other side and rub, move the stirrup, rub her neck…make sure she sees you.
Lean onto her back, applying some pressure, then get off.
How did she take that? good?
If so, sit down into the saddle nice and easy, feet into stirrups.
Just sit there for a few then get off. Give her a rub.
You are just waking up her memory.
Remount, and say walk (lean forward a little). NO LEG. Let her move off. If her ears look good and she is doing well pick up the reins and see if she will respond well to turning.
Practice your “whoa”, Disengage hind end, etc….
Don’t go to trot until she is listening to you. You don’t want to overwhelm her and send her to a buck. When you feel she is looking and feeling good go from there (Trot, then canter later)
The reason you want to go slow is so that she builds her trust in your decisions. If you go to fast and she didn’t get time to grasp it, you may get a temper tantrum buck or crow hop. Go slow.
Just something to think on…
If I ride my mare in the pasture or in a round pen she is a complete idiot. She hates it. Wringing her tail, humping her butt, spinning to get out…pinned ears. I have to take her to a place that has no fence lines and work her. For her, if she is to wear a saddle then that means FUN…fun is NOT in her pasture where she lives. She expresses her distaste. So we compromise. It’s no sweat off my back to work with her where she feels happiest. If I HAVE to, we do the pasture. She knows I only do this with good reason so she will pissandmoan for a few then settle down.
She works for me in the wide open and I don’t do riding in the pasture.
Practice bending between barrels and over poles. Teach her to respond to you. Lots of disengaging the hind and move shoulder over (practice for oncoming cars).
Stand at the end of the drive with her to watch the cars and see that they don’t scare you.
Be mounted and have someone move the car in the drive back and forth. You practice walking around the car with her.
Get her to respect your cues with that car moving. Since it’s in a controlled situation you can repeat it over and over!
i read your question like equipment needed to rescue a horse from a bad situation-eg: stuck in a fence, ditch
Feed to encourage horse to move
Person horse knows to calm and get history
Variety of equipment needed in a basic grooming kit eg: halter lead rope long and short, hoof pick (refer to basci grooming kit)
Also need helmet good safety boots, and full long clothes sleeves and pants.
human first aid kit on hand in case of injury whilst helping
(there paddock buddy) horse to calm encourage horse if poss. esp if horse is distressed
Medical supplies eg: medication, bandages refer to a basic horse first aid kit
inc: horse farrier instruments eg: file, pincers (refer to basic farriers kit)
inc. Euthenasia medication on hand if ness(vet will have this)
Numbers for cranes on hand and other earth moving equipment
Float
Rope and basic handy equipment such as wires cutters, gloves, torch, pliers, portable battery light, hammer, shovel
Vet contacts inc 24hr -on hand
Chainsaw
Strong people!!!
i hope this is what you were asking! lol
ps: should give an example nxt time!
2.I know this isn’t a fish, but you should consider getting African mini-frogs. They are fun to watch and play well with other fish.
3.Maybe 3 or 4 African cichlids. 20 is too small for Dempseys and large cichlids.
4.Damzels
5.female betta are nice, you can find them in pretty colors if you look hard, and lots of little guys like neons and tetras are pretty easy
6.I don’t know much about fish. But one thing I do know is get fish that can mix together. They say three of the same.
7.The cute little mini sharks.
8.cichlids are mean dont get them!!!! i have some danio’s platty’s those are the ones i have had the best luck with. but make sure to get a succker fish or and algi eater also… snails aren’t that great.
No I don’t and you wouldn’t either if you gave them a chance.
OMG yes! and cat ppl get insulted when i get scared of their cats
as to why? i dunno something in the eyes, the way they strut…the whole superstition thing about them…..both my siblings claim they saw a black cat in their room when they awoke in the mid of the night and everything in the house was locked…both were on different occasions
I definitely find cats creepy. I couldn’t tell you exactly why, but I think it is because they remind me of evil magic( you know black cats and witches).
I love cats! Had cats all my life! Never had a dog. Cats are so cool!
I find them intriguing! You never know what is going on in that head. And their eyes are just stunning! It is kinda creepy when they jump up and do the crazy cat run without any provocation, but hell, it’s really entertaining after the initial startle.
No I like cats but some can look scary if they have no ears or something or those hairless cats, those are creepy.
I have two beautiful kitties named Light and Dark. My avatar is little Darkie.
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a samoyed dog sasha, a ginger cat garf and a hamster nibbles
I have a cat and his name is Max
i have a 2 pound maltese and her name is snowflake!
a kitty named nick
Ozzie.
German Shep/lab mix.
Kitty - Sage
2 Chinchillas- Preston and Mitchell
2 Birds (English Budgies) - Jake and Joy
Goldilocks is my golden retriever
Miss Whiskers is my fancy rat
Micky & Mallory are my cats
Scottish Terrier (dog) named Ollie!
(how is it actually possible for someone to give you a thumbs down on a question like this?!?……well i know it is possible but why would they?!?! i mean its not exactly a right or wrong answer…..)
Dog named Gypsy.
3 Months Old just baught it today so happy but he hasnt eaten yet
He is marking his territory. Or take him to the vet just to make sure. But I’m pretty sure he is just marking his territory
Well it COULD be just an aging cat thing, however urinary problems are common with male cats. He could have a bladder infection, or worse- kidney or bladder stones. I lost a male cat to bladder stones. Peeing around the house was the first sign of any problem, and by then it was too late. Some other health problems like diabetes and tumors can cause this too. If I were you, I’d take him to the vet right away and make sure he’s alright.
some one has come inside your house with another cat scent on their shoes, cats have a good nose, so your cat smells it and trys to out spray it with it’s pee!!Try cleaning some areas with citiral oil.
I won’t waste time with a lengthy answer, but.. this site here: http://www.hdw-inc.com/litterbox.htm
Has plenty of information on your problem, just scroll down a little to “URINE MARKING AND SPRAYING” and read up on that.
Inappropriate elimination is often a symptom of urinary tract infection. The cat begins to associate the pain he experiences while peeing with the litter box, so goes elsewhere. He might also be trying to get your attention.
So your first step is to have the cat evaluated by a veterinarian. If you notice he is straining a lot but not producing much (may seem constipated), then it is urgent enough to find an emergency vet after hours. Male cats sometimes get blocked up, and then it is only a matter of hours before it is too late. If he is not completely blocked up, then it can wait until morning - but make sure to get him in to see the vet tomorrow.
the first thing that comes to my mind, especially with an older cat is kidney issues or diabetes. it could also be a urinary tract infection. if this is a new thing for him to do, a trip to the vets is a good idea. if its not a medical issue they can advise you on what to do for behavior problems.
