Farm Animals

When picking out a new pet, most people consider dogs, cats, fish, birds, even reptiles. But there's one animal--the miniature donkey--that, if given the right care, can be just as good of a pet...

Cows give birth and suckle live young like other mammals, usually one calf at a time although twin births occasionally occur. A healthy cow with good nutrition in pregnancy can usually birth her...

Step by Step instructions for trimming a goat's hooves.

You should clean your horse hooves daily especially for horses that are kept in small stalls. You should also clean your horse’s hooves after a ride, and regularly for horses that are allowed to...

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...

Trim goat hooves by securing the goat in an alley and then using hoof trimmers that will keep the feet level from the heel to the toe. Ensure that there is no excess hoof on either the inside or...

Trim goat hooves to a flat surface, cutting away dead hoof matter, manure, and debris. Learn to trim dairy goat hooves from an organic farmer in this free dairy farming video.

Trim dairy goat hooves to flat surfaces on which they can build strong, stable hooves. Learn to trim dairy goat hooves from an organic farmer in this free dairy farming video.

Learn the EASY way to trim your goats hooves. Make them ready to show at fair!

All animals can suffer from disease. The majority of diseases that horses can suffer from occur around the hooves or the abdomen. Many of these diseases run their course, while other diseases must...

Cloven hooves may get a bad rap on the devil, but they work just fine for prancing and dancing goats. Goat hooves adapted over time to be slightly angular and using only the front two toes and...

Hoof and mouth disease is an animal sickness that affects animals with cloven hooves. Sheep, swine, cattle, goats, deer and other animals are all at risk from hoof and mouth disease, which is...

Sheep have more breeds than any other type of farm animal. There are thousands of breeds around the world, and about 40 distinct breeds in the U.S. The breeds are differentiated by the type of...

Alpine goats are some of the best animals to have on a farm. Not only are they easy to care for, but they also have positive characteristics that you will enjoy. Knowing how to care for alpine...

In their natural habitat, the last thing goats have to worry about is their feet because walking and playing on rocks wears the hooves down, keeping them short and healthy. Goats that are raised...

Even though burros are not horses, their care and upkeep is very similar. Burros have many different purposes and uses, including riding and showing. Many people raise burros as pets, while others...

When the first Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing commercial came on television in 1955, dogs, cats, horses and other furry friends begged, "We want it, too!" Alberto VO5 is an excellent pet...

Donkeys are becoming beloved as pets because of their affectionate nature and intelligence. These sweet animals respond well to the right training, and will be faithful companions for life. Read...

Trimming a goat's hooves can be easier if you start doing it when they are kids. While it may be easier the first time to work with a veterinarian, you'll soon be able to do it on your own. Get a...

Donkeys are usually mistaken for being an ill-tempered animal although its temperament is determined by the owner's treatment. A lot of care, foresight and knowledge are required in grooming this...

When a pig's hooves become overgrown they can cripple him over time. A pig should have his hooves trimmed from an early age so he gets used to it and it isn't a battle. The foot of a pig consists...

When you own sheep, you have to make sure to trim their hooves on a regular basis. If a sheep's hooves become overgrown they collect dirt and manure, which can cause abnormalities, hoof rot and...

Though most people don't bother with grooming a donkey, the process is much like grooming a horse. Grooming a donkey not only allows you to clean him but to check him over for any abnormalities or...

Whether you're a junior competitor showing your dairy goat for the first time, an amateur goat enthusiast or a professional breeder, taking your goat to show is an exciting way to evaluate the...