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Exotic Farm Animals
This category deals with exotic farm animals which have become commercial enterprises in the farming community such as emu, ostrich, or yak. The treatment and care of these non traditional creatures along with certain farming techniques is discussed here.
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How much does maintaining a horse cost yearly or monthly?
It depends upon many variable factors. Is your horse pastured, in a paddock or a stall? How will it be fed.... individually or in a herd?
To figure out a rough estimate, make a list of the bagged feed(s) the horse is currently being fed. Add any supplements, baled feed (alfalfa, etc) and any other products consumed by the horse on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Multiply the monthly consumption by 12 (months) for a rough figure of annual consumption. Are you keeping the horse in a barn where horses are fed by a groom? If so, you'll be charged a monthly boarding fee.
Depending upon the climate where the horse is kept, it may drink a great deal of water. If you pay a water bill, it will go up with a horse consuming it's share.
Does the horse wear shoes? Are the hooves healthy..... or does the horse need special hoof care or shoes? To your list, add a farrier's bill every 4-6 weeks. Does your horse need shoes? How will it be ridden? Ask your trainer, farrier or vet for their advice. Every horse is different when it comes to their hooves.
Shots and wormings can be twice each year, plus any calls to have the vet check your horse for illness, injuries and other emergencies (horses are truly helpless!).
How do you ride/drive? Do you have a trainer. If so, ask for a fee schedule. Decide with your trainer what is best for you and your horse, in order to achieve your goals with your horse.
Do you need tack and/or equipment? These are often one-time costs, but the list of necessary items seems to grow every week! Before you buy, check with your trainer (assuming you have one) or a knowledgable equestrian friend. Tack and equipment can often be purchased second-hand. Some things are better that way..... they've been "broken in" for you! Be sure you know what size you need for your particular horse..... before you buy! Many stores won't allow returns on equipment full of sweaty horse hair and dirt. ( I usually lay an old bedsheet over my horse's back if I'm trying to fit a saddle. It allows close contact while keeping the equipment clean.)
Do you need a trailer, a hitch and truck? Or does your trainer offer trailering for a fee?
Will you be able to exercise your horse regularly, or will you need to hire someone to keep your horse fit and alert?
And here's the big one.... who will muck the stall of paddock on a daily basis? It needs to be done, and if you can't, someone needs to be hired to keep up with the task. That's a labor cost, usually by the hour, the day, the month or per job. That's up to you, unless you're in a barn where it's provided and you are charged a monthly fee for the service.
I've ridden and owned horses for over 50 years. They're wonderful! My best advice on trying to figure what your annual cost will be, is to figure it, then double that figure..... and hope you've covered everything! Good luck!
What are 2 differences between an antelope and deer?
all species of antilope have pointed hollow horns that are permanent while deer have branched antlers that shed every years deer antlers are solid and bony .male and femle antelope have horns while onle male deer grow antlers.antelope belong to family antilocapridae while deer belong to family cervidae answer bye sumera malik
This is slightly incorrect... only one FEMALE deer grows horns. ALL male deer grow them.
Stephen
What country does an ostrich live in?
Ostriches are native to Africa, and used to live in the Middle East until they became extinct in the mid 20th century due to excessive hunting. In the wild, ostriches live in savannas. A savanna is just a grassland ecosystem that has a limited amount of trees and shrubs. Ostriches also live in heaps of other countries worldwide, in zoos and on farms. Due to their unique appearance ostriches are a popular attraction in zoos across the world. They are also farmed for their tasty meat, eggs and their very popular feathers. Ostriches can live in both very cold and fairly warm climates and are found in countries like Sweden, Finland and Australia in zoos and on farms. So now you know where ostriches live, let's look at seven cool facts about ostriches.
Why do camels have 1 or 2 humps?
A camel's (not cammal, by the way) hump is a giant mound of fat, actually. In a healthy, well-fed camel, the hump can weigh as much as 80 pounds! Human beings and most animals store their fat mixed in with muscle tissue or in a layer right beneath the skin. Camels are the only animals with a hump. The hump allows a camel to survive an extremely long time (up to two weeks) without food if need be. Because camels typically live in the desert, where food can be scarce for long stretches, this is important.
Is the ostrich the largest bird in the world?
Yes. Ostriches are about 8 feet tall and weigh up to 300 pounds. Just the egg alone is equal to the weight of 24 chickens!
Why do ostriches have feathers?
Ostriches do not have furry coats, they are birds and have feathers to protect their body from the elements.
It is actually reindeer, and being northern animals, they have to scrounge for food. Reindeer eat a variety of mosses and lichens, as well as nibbling leaves and bark off of trees. This keeps them alive during the cold winter months.
Can camels gallop as fast as horses?
Yes, but some people might recognise it as it running fast, because it does not look like it is galloping, but a camel is related to a horse and when a horse runs it is galloping. so camels can gallop
How do you take care of ostrich babies?
an ostrich female takes care of them how..... because there dad goes and huts for food for the young ones
Can a deer and a goat reproduce?
Nothing. The DNA is different enough between these species that no hybrid animal will be formed.
Mythically, ostriches stick there heads in the sand when they feel they are in danger. So to behave like an ostrich is to ignore a problem in the hope that it will go away.
Why did people follow herds of animals such as woolly mammoths and bisons?
Early humans depended on the herds of mammoths, bison, and other large animals for food, clothing, shelter, and many other things. So, when the big game moved, humans followed them.
Herds - Bison usually travel in small bands of twenty or more searching for grass to eat. The leader is an older stronger male. The small groups form larger herds when they are migrating. The larger the herd, the safer they are.
Horns - They rub the horns against trees or even against rocks to keep the horns sharp and polished.
Senses - Bison have excellent senses of hearing and smell to alert them of dangers. It is difficult to sneak up on a bison. The wide flat nose picks up the scent and the bison is always listening for any unusual sounds. They have poor eyesight.
Defense - When bison are alarmed, they run (stampede) or defend themselves with their sharp horns. Or, Instead of stampeding they might surround the young.
Nose - Besides having a keen sense of smell, the bison uses its nose for pushing away the snow and uncovering the grass that lies underneath.
Fur coat - Bison actually have two coats in one. There is a layer of underfur close to the body for trapping warm air next to the skin. The thick outer coat sheds water and keeps out the wind. In spring the bison sheds the winter coat.
Migration - For the winter, bison migrate to valleys and wooded areas to find shelter from the cold winter storms.
Wallowing - The bison is bothered by insect pests which bite or lay eggs on the fur. Wallowing (or rolling on the ground ) helps to get rid of the pests, and also helps to rub off the loose patches of fur.
Tail - looks like a rope. It makes a great fly swatter.
If it's a white-tailed deer, which is the type most people see and think of, it's called a fawn. If it's a red deer, the baby is called a calf.
I did some research and i guess that ther bodies are made to store water and keep them moist. And that there glands provide cool liquid. And a little more info. is that there hump IS NOT made to store water, it stores mostly fat. That would be AwesomE if it stored water though!!!!!
Ostriches cannot fly but they can run extremely fast, hitting speeds of 43 mph (70 kph). In a fight they have a vicious kick that can kill a lion. They are the largest and heaviest birds, females weighing about 200 pounds (91 kg) and males about 250 pounds (113 kg).
What is the similarities of horse and ostrich?
Birds are the surviving descendants of dinosaurs. Their bone structures seem to show similarities. In addition many dinosaurs have been found to have feathers rather than scales. There are other similarities - warm blood, egg laying and nest building.
I don't know. but I have just found an opened pack of Tesco Red Leicester cheese buried in my compost heap. There was mould on one end of the cheese, but I would have cut that off and used the rest. I assume someone more fussy than me put it in their rubbish bag and an animal got to it before the dustmen.
PS I have also found a bumble bee nest in the compost, so I will not be investigating further!
As of 2008, there were 3,000 wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) left in the wild, residing in the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba. There are also 53 in the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Alaska.
Where are camels used for transportation?
Camels are used for transportation in North Africa, the Middle East (Arabia to India), and Western China. They have been mostly replaced by motor vehicles for transportation. However, there are areas that are too rugged to be served by motor vehicles where camels provide the best means of transportation. Also, in some places, camels are grown for meat. Where the need for transportation is extremely irregular, it is frequently easier to use a camel than to go miles searching for a motor vehicle.
