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If you’re looking for chicken house building plans, then this article is going to clue you in on a few things you should know. Specifically, we’re going to talk about planning before you buy anything, whether you should build your own or buy a prebuilt one, and where you can find chicken coop plans. By the time you have finished reading this article, you’ll be ready for the next step in keeping your own chickens.

Let’s start by talking about the things you need to consider before you purchase a house for your chickens. Firstly, how many chickens do you want to keep? You will get a sizeable amount of eggs from just 3-5 chickens.

Also, where are you going to put the chicken house? If you’re keeping just a few chickens, the backyard is fine – but you will need to make sure the house is in the shade during the summer, and well protected against predators.

Another thing to consider is how much space do you have available? Each chicken will need at least 1sq foot of space – but the more space you can give them, the better.

Next, lets talking about buying a prebuilt chicken coop vs building your own. Buying a ready-made one is the “easiest” solution, but it will cost you several hundred dollars potentially. Most people don’t realize that it’s actually very simple to build your own, so this is the preferred choice.

Also, why not make a weekend project of it with the family? This can be very fun and rewarding for all involved.

Finally, where can you get step by step plans for building a chicken house? Your best bet is to use the internet. You will come across a few free designs, and the occasional “paid-for” design. The free ones can be useful to get ideas from, but the material lists are often incomplete or unclear – and you don’t want to start building only to find you can’t easily obtain all of the materials.

The “paid-for” designs tend to be a little more thought out, and use materials available from any DIY store.

 Each one of us who has a canine will face different types of training challenges.  For some it’s how to get your dog to sit and stay.  For some the training challenge is stopping their dogs barking.

 Barking is part of the dogs instincts so stopping it will be difficult indeed. Don’t forget , your dog isn’t barking just to get your goat, so punishing him is not a very effective method of fixing it.

 Here’s a few ideas to stop the barking.

Stop Dog Barking

*What Barking Would You Like To Stop?

 Step #1 is deciding the type of barking behavior you want stopped. Getting your dog to quit barking completely is something that you don’t want to do. It wouldn’t be normal for the dog and would be a near impossible task to complete. Turn your focus to the barking that is the biggest nuisance. For example, if left in the yard during the evening does the barking go on “all night long”? Is barking an every time thing should someone come to the front door? The list could go on and on I am sure.

 Decide at what times the barking occurs the most and then turn your focus towards curbing that one.

End Your Dog’s Barking

*Is There A Reason Behind This?

 More often than not there is a justification why your pet is barking. When he hears someone outside the door, he is giving you a heads up.

 The all night barking in the yard could be loneliness or boredom.

 You will be much more equipped to fix the behavior if you can just figure out the why.

  Sometimes it could be as simple as changing his surroundings or his focus. If your dog barks at night while outside, bring him in.

* Pick A Training Method

 Start obedience training your dog again. Fixing the bad behaviors of a trained canine is so much easier to do than if the dog has no training.

 *Getting Professional Advice

 There may be times that you will have to call in a professional. If the decision is made to find a professional, ask if he has experience with the barking behavior.

 Stay strong and stay optimistic. For every problem there is a solution.

Fixing Dog Behavior Problems

Cat grooming is imperative to your pet’s health. When you have a cat, taking care of them is crucial in order to keep them happy and healthy.

That is why it is important that you learn how to properly groom them.

Before learning some grooming tips to help you learn how to groom them it is important to know that many people want to know if cats can be trained to be groomed. One thing to know is that it will depend on the breed of cat you have.

There are some breeds of cats that absolutely don’t like to be groomed, no matter how much you try to train them. Some breeds will be easier to train, but no cat can be completely trained to sit still for the grooming to happen.

Cats are very active and are not known for sitting still long enough for anyone to groom them.

Cats already groom themselves so getting them to let others groom them will definitely be a challenge.

It is important to find a way to get your pet to let you trim their nails and brush out their fur. There are some different tips that can be used to help you achieve this. Your cat may not be able to be trained for grooming, but it is still vital.

By using these tips, you will be able to get done what is needed, even if your cat doesn’t like it. Here are some crucial tips to know.

1. When first starting the grooming process it is always a good idea to call your pet to you lovingly and provide them with a small treat. Then start using a brush with soft bristles to comb out their fur.

Don’t comb too deep and hold them in your lap if needed. This will help them enjoy the experience more.

2. Don’t comb the cat’s fur in the opposite direction of the cat’s fur coat because this can be hurtful to them.

3. To clip their nails it is important to hold their paw and gently press it to cut the nail but only on the clear part of the nails. Cutting too far back will cause them unnecessary pain.

4. Clean your pet’s ears with small drops of antibacterial solution. Then use a cotton ball to gently rinse out the walls of their ears.

5. Every so often bathe your cat with gentle shampoos.

These are the most important tips that you need to know. Always remember that some cats don’t like to be groomed, no matter what you do.

Also remember that some of them can be trained in small ways to like being groomed. Just don’t forget that whether they can be trained or not your cat definitely needs cat grooming on a regular basis to stay healthy.

The Boa Constrictor, an in particular the Common Boa (Boa constrictor imperator) is a popular snake amongst herpetoculturists. The common boa has a long lifespan, capable of reaching more than 30 years in captivity, so is a very long term commitment. They require specific heating and housing, but if cared for properly they make excellent pets. Here is a boa care sheet explaining the basic care requirements of these extraordinary snakes.

Size: Adult boas can easily reach 8-10 feet in length, which means that you need to provide a substantial enclosure. A vivarium of 72x24x24 inches is ideal for adult boa constrictors.

Food: Boa constrictors are nocturnal hunters. In their natural habitat they feed on small mammals and little rodents. Lizards, birds and bats also common prey, but in captivity there is no need to provide such a varied diet. Mice for juvenile boas and bigger rodents and rabbits for adults make a perfect and easy to provide diet. The boa needs one prey every ten to fifteen days when it is adult and one per week as a neonate.

New born boas will start on pinkie or fuzzy mice, and the prey size should be increased as your boa grows, but in any case you need to remember that the size of the prey should not exceed the size of the widest part of the snake. Overfeeding, or ‘power feeding’, to increase growth rate should be avoided. While this can increase the snake’s growth rate, but it will significantly reduce its lifespan. Boas are prone to obesity in captivity so care should be taken to limit the amount and size of prey items offered.

You should also keep in mind that as with all snake the common boa needs fresh water. It is essential to provide fresh and clean water on a daily basis.

Substrates: Many people tend to place wooden substrates in the snake’s vivarium, considering them to be close to the natural ambiance. These however are prone to harboring parasites such as ticks and mites, are difficult to clean, and can lead to digestive problems if ingested. A much better solution is to use paper towels or newspapers which can be quickly and easily changed at little or no cost. A solid brand should also be provided as many boas will climb if given the chance.

Handling: Avoid handling newly acquired boas for a few days to allow them to get used to their new surroundings. Once settled in, begin handling for just a few minutes at a time and slowly your boa will become quite tolerant and docile. Most adult boa constrictors are easy to handle, slow moving, and unlikely to bite. They are however large and strong, so always be aware that they are potentially a dangerous animal. When handling a large boa always ensure that a second person is nearby as a safety precaution.

Itchy skin, hair loss, constant scratching, ear and anal gland problems are the most common indicators of a dog skin problem.

Although there are many canine skin disorders, the 5 following tips will help to identify some of the more common dog skin problems.

1. Fleas: The best way to identify a flea problem is to check your pets belly area and along the inside of the back legs. The hair is thinner in this area and easier to spot both fleas and flea dirt. The flea itself is brown or copper colored and roughly the size of a pin-head. Flea dirt looks like sprinkled pepper. Ruffling the fur on your dog’s back and along the base of the tail is also an easy way to find fleas and flea droppings. Often times dogs that develop Flea Allergy Dermatitis will show hair loss around the base (top) of the tail. There are many options available for flea and tick control.

2. Food Allergy Dermatitis: Although food allergies can appear in pups as early on as 5 or 6 months, they can also develop in adult dogs as late as 11 or 12 years old. Common symptoms of food allergy dermatitis are itching of the skin, excessive scratching, hot spots and even skin infections. Dog owners should realize that there is a distinct difference between Food Allergies and Food Intolerance. Like people, classic symptoms of a food intolerance would be an upset stomach and diarrhea. All foods do not agree with all dogs. Pink Bismuth is a safe remedy for stomach upset and diarrhea in dogs. Food allergies require slowly eliminating foods and changing the diet.

3. Atopic Dermatitis: A condition caused by environmental allergens. Dogs that suffer with airborne allergies will often rub their face along the side of a sofa or along the carpet. As with food allergies, dogs will also chew their feet. With Atopic Dermatitis, it’s common for dogs to develop ear infections due to a yeast overgrowth. Pollen, trees, grass, dust and wool fabric are just a few common airborne allergens that some dogs are sensitive to. Antihistimines are often prescribed.

4. Acral Lick Dermatitis (Lick Granuloma): This raised lesion will be red, hairless and is usually found on the leg of the dog. This neurological condition is self-induced due to continuous licking. Possible causes include anxiety, boredom and stress. Treatment will include identifying the source of the problem (anxiety, etc.), restricting licking of the area and often times medication for behavioral modification.

5. Hot Spots: Medically referred to as Acute Moist Dermatitis, these round lesions generally appear in warmer weather. Along the hip, the sides of the chest and around the head area are the most common locations for hot spots. These moist and hairless inflammations are painful causing the dog to fixate on the particular spot by licking, chewing and scratching at it. Continuous licking in one area is a large factor in the development of hot spots. These lesions can quickly become very large in size. The location of the hot spot will help determine what the underlying problem could be an; anal gland problem, ear problem or a flea problem. A Veterinarian will clip the hair around the spot, clean it with a medicated solution, prescribe antibiotics and pain medicine.

Determining the source of many dog skin problems can be difficult. Skin conditions can be uncomfortable and painful, so dog owners should not give up until they know where the problem stems from.