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How to Bridle a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Bridling is the final step in preparing, or tacking up, a horse before you ride... more »

How to Build a Chicken Coop

By PakehaC

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Building a chicken coop can be expensive and time consuming - why not find a way to use recycled materials you already have? As long as your coop protects your flock from predators and the weather, it can be the perfect "home-sweet-coop" for your ... more »

How to Butcher a Duck

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There is nothing quite like roast duck--the richness of the meat, the moistness of the texture. If you like duck meat and prefer to raise your own ducks, you could not only have the satisfaction of harvesting something you raised yourself, but ... more »

How to Care for Baby Emus

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Once your emu chicks have hatched, you need to closely monitor their behavior and move them to the proper environment. Emu chicks need warmth and exercise to develop into healthy adult emus. Quality feed and a clean pen goes a long way to help ... more »

How to Catch a Horse

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Catching a horse is as easy as your horse is willing. Try these steps to entice your horse to come to you... more »

How to Discuss Animal Rights With Christians

By cvanderkaay

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Being an animal rights activist is hard enough around friends and family, but it gets even harder when those friends and family are Christian. Their deeply-held religious beliefs often seem to clash with the ideas and changes that animal ... more »

How to French Braid Horse Hair

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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Once you learn how to French braid a horse's tail, you'll be able to French braid on a person's head, a horse's mane, and any other head of hair you come across that needs French braiding. It's a matter of practice, and getting used to holding ... more »

How to Hypnotize a Chicken

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Anyone can train a dog to fetch a stick, but it takes a special kind of person to hypnotize a chicken. You must be strong of will and pure of heart. You must have nerves of steel and be able to take on any challenge that comes before you, no ... more »

How to Judge Beef Cattle

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Even if you never set foot in a show ring, a thorough understanding of standards is necessary for everyone in the beef industry. Farmers and future farmers must be familiar with what makes one animal superior over another to better their own ... more »

How to Judge Dairy Cows

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Whether you are judging for the 4-H, the FFA or just trying to pick the right cow to bid on at an auction, the more you know about what the professionals look for, the better off you'll be... more »

How to Make a Chick Brooder

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A chick brooder provides shelter for baby chicks and other baby birds, such as quail. The light over the top provides warmth for the inhabitants. While chick brooders are expensive to buy, you can make one quickly and easily... more »

How to Observe the Birth of a Calf

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Fortunately, birthing a calf is a procedure that cows have been doing by themselves for centuries. However, if it is your first time or your cow's first delivery, there are several things to watch for in a normal delivery and to watch out for... more »

How to Raise and Breed Red Golden Pheasants

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What you will learn: Raising Chicks Breeding Pairs.. more »

How to Raise Red Leghorn Chickens

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A Leghorn chicken is a noisy bird that is spirited in nature. It is smaller than many chickens, but it is still larger than a bantam. The Red Leghorn is a forager and they get much of the protein in their diet from roaming freely over fields and ... more »

How to Raise/Grow Your Own Food for Economic Purposes

By Aimee30

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This is an article to give you ideas on how to raise and/or grow your own food. This might be good if you expect less income and don't want to buy food at the store or can even get you started making money off the food you raise! Find out what ... more »

How to Ride a Donkey

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Donkeys have a friendly nature and usually get along with other animals and humans. They also can be good for riding, as is evident in places like Santorini. If you've ever wanted to ride a donkey, here are a few tips you should know... more »

How to Rope Cattle

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Did you wish you could be a cowboy? Do you long to ride the plains, drive cattle across the plains, and wish you could rope cattle? Well, it isn't impossible, nor is it too late. You can start by learning to rope cattle. Read this article to ... more »

How to Saddle a Horse

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Saddling your horse takes just a few minutes but is a very important part of the pre-ride preparation... more »

How to Tack Up a Horse

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Tacking up a horse is the last step before riding... more »

How to Answer Dumb Questions About Vegetarianism

By cvanderkaay

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Being a vegetarian in a meat-eating world is hard enough without having to answer ridiculous questions from people who don’t understand your motivations. It’s easy to lose your temper or just stop communicating with people about your beliefs, so ... more »

How to Approach a Potbellied Pig

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Like any pet, pigs don't respond positively if startled or rushed upon, whether by a familiar face or a stranger. For a warm, inviting encounter, consider the following approach... more »

How to Be Half-Vegetarian (Yes, This is Possible)

By Lindaperry

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You can be half-vegetarian and you will still have an impact on the world in a good way. This is your choice, and it is very do-able. And it is a good thing. The problem with the world and society is that people think you have to be either one ... more »

How to Build Shelters for Emus

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Providing a comfortable environment for your emus is essential to properly raising and breeding them. In addition to building a pen that allows your emus to run and exercise, you must build a shelter to protect them from the elements. Location, ... more »

How to Butcher a Cow

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Raising and butchering your own cows is one way to be self-sufficient. It is also a way to gain some control over the production of the meat you will eat, as you control what the cow eats and how the meat is processed. Butchering a cow is easier ... more »

How to Buy Cattle at an Auction

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You can buy cattle as pets, for raising your own herd, for consumption or showcasing or any number of other reasons. To get the best deal, many people buy cattle at an auction. Learn how to buy cattle through this venue by following these steps... more »

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