Grooming Farm Animals

Beggar's lice are a variety of plants with prickly seeds that, when dried out, cling to fur, hair and clothing. If not removed promptly from a pet's fur, they can lead to knots and tangles that...

Llamas are large, camel-like mammals that are primarily used as pack animals to carrying heavy loads or pull equipment for farmers and miners. Their fur is used much like sheep wool as a source...

Horse hoof care is very important. Many people that own or care for horses either do not know how to care for horse hooves or do not care for the hooves properly. Many horses will show signs of...

Part of caring for a livestock project related to 4-H or FFA is the grooming routine you will follow. This includes feed additives, washing the animal, clipping and training the hair.

Sheep shearing is very interesting to see. When I was a child I thought my Uncles were harming the sheep when shearing. I cried and tried to rescue the animal "smile", but after my...

It's not hard to trim your chickens beak, as long as you take your time. This article will show you how.

In this article you'll learn how to wash a chicken for a chicken show.

Alpacas are an easy animal to groom. Strictly speaking, alpacas don't even require much grooming at all. Unlike horses, you shouldn't wash or brush their fleece because it will damage the fiber,...

Alpacas are gentle, sweet, curious animals that are easy to raise. The fleece from alpacas is very desirable among the garment industry and can usually be sold for a good profit. Alpacas fleece is...

If you a horse lover looking for an interesting career opportunity, you might want to consider becoming a horse groom. A horse groom takes care of horses, not just grooming, but feeding and...

A miniature horse is just like its regular-sized relatives. Like a regularly-sized horse, the miniature horse requires regular grooming and care. Many of the grooming principles of normal horses...

Branding cattle is a practical and cost effective way to identify your cattle. A recognizable, registered brand keeps cattle thieves at bay and is instrumental in proving ownership. Here are...