8
February
2010
With a gentle nature and a trusting personality a rabbit makes a great choice as a pet.Many rabbits love human interaction and enjoy being held and stroked.Remember, rabbit care is important and by looking after your rabbit you are doing your bit to ensure it leads a long and happy life.A rabbit is generally an easy pet to care for, but before you adopt one you need to bear several things in mind.
Every rabbit needs a hutch, a place of its own to snuggle down to sleep and run around and play.You don’t need to spend a vast amount of money on your hutch, but you do need to buy one big enough for a full size rabbit to be able to stand up in (on its back legs). In terms of space make sure the hutch is big enough to allow the rabbit to make at least 4 hops in any direction.Plan out your hutch in zones, so there are separate areas in which the rabbit can play, sleep eat and go to the toilet.If you have more than one rabbit in the same hutch you will need to increase this space.To ensure the rabbit is warm at night you must invest in a good quality bedding.On the base of the hutch you should line it with newspaper and importantly you should use dust free straw.Think carefully about where you position your hutch. Do not allow it to stand in direct sunlight for long periods of time and make sure it is in a well ventilated spot.Remember to cover the hutch at night so the rabbit cannot be easily spotted by threatening anilmals like cats and foxes.Of course rabbits don’t want to be couped up in a hutch all day. Your rabbit would really appreciate a safe place to run and play and a rabbit run can provide this environment.
A rabbit needs a specific diet and digestible and non digestible fibre is important.This is because it goes through their digestive system twice.Do try and avoid the mass market muesli type foods available as these can be high in sugar and starch which can lead to increased weight gain, obesity and even diabetes.Search out a specialist rabbit food which contains the two essential fibres and you are giving your rabbit the best chance of a long and happy life.You can buy specialist rabbit food online or through your vet.In addition to specialist food try and give your rabbit treats such as apple, banana, broccoli, celery, tomato, turnip and cabbage.
Following a few simple guidelines and understanding how to care for a rabbit before you actually adopt one will ensure you are a well prepared and competent owner.
AJ 
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8
February
2010
Two things will be important when you are seriously looking for a green house. The general surroundings for the green house and the location and approach for such a house so as the daily consumption of energy would be reasonable to get your daily needs.
The proposed home is located in such a place where every thing essential for a normal living is available in easy reach then it can be classified as a green home rather than a home which are located far away and have to drive around a lot for trivial things can not be considered as green home even if the ambiance of the atmosphere is too environmental friendly. This is because of the simple reason that you will be expending more than necessary for fuel expenses,time and money.
Many people will be dreaming for self sufficiency for a green home. Self sufficiency means,producing enough food for a normal family from a well maintained garden,solar energy panels or a wind/water mill within the compound.
There will be a common meeting point if these two conditions are met. The green houses of this nature will be less dependent for their energy supply from their local grid which means more contribution towards a better environment.
Now you have made a reaching point with reasonably good conditions but still not reach the perfect point,though there will be still rooms for the perfection. You are self sufficient for your many needs or that is easily available from within your reach and not instrumental in drawing less power from your local grid. Still you can add towards perfection by selective in getting energy saving appliances which are duly certified to that effect.
This type of environmentally healthy design along with the use of certified energy content appliances,you will be contributing significantly for the energy saving. But for many,the initial investment is prohibitive,but this will pay off handsomely in the near future.
The acquiring of a green home is not the only avenue for helping the environment. We have to insist for the products which have caused less damage to the environment at the time of their production and have to compulsorily use the products which are bio degradable for cleaning purposes etc.
We will be significantly contributing to the well being of the environment. So be a part of the elite who are on hell bent to create a healthy environment for self and future generations.
Timothy Greensland
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8
February
2010
Horses should be fed with the grass mostly. As we all know it is very hard to find fresh grass in winter. That is why horse owners all over the world get hay for their horses for winter season. As your horse will eat mostly hay during the winter you need to make sure it contains all vital nutrients and elements. Hay should be a healthy food for your horses and it should give them everything they need. You need to make sure your horses will be getting all required nutrients from hay. Otherwise they might develop serious health problems. It is very important to feed your horses properly especially during winter. They are not able to spend much time outside and they are not able to get minerals and vitamins from fresh grass.
At the same time is getting harder and harder to find high quality hay for our horses. Popular chemicals allow farmers to get more hay, but it is not always top quality hay. The bacteria in the soil get affected by all those chemicals which means the soil becomes poorer. It has less minerals and therefore the grass gets less minerals from it as well. There are natural fertilizers like composted manure and tea, molasses and so on. These fertilizers support the soil and help to rebuild damaged soil. No chemicals are needed if the soil is taken care of properly. Unfortunately, these types of fertilizers are more expensive and many farmers prefer to get chemical ones. At the same time organic farming allows to get highly nutritious crops which are healthy to consume for people and animals.
Not many horse owners think about the quality of hay they buy. That is why farmers do not want to move to organic farming and continue to use chemical fertilizers. I really encourage horse owners to insist on hay to be tested prior to purchasing it. Then farmers will try to provide high quality hay and organic farming will strengthen its positions. You should request a hay test from the grower or the hay supplier. Such a test may cost less that seventy five dollars. If your hay supplier does not want to test hay, just look around and find another one. Getting quality hay is very important for your horses. And it is definite worth some effort.
If you know that your hay does not include all vital nutrients for your horse, then you should get some additional feed. Digestive enzymes and probiotics are usually required for horses that do not get quality hay. You should consult your vet to find out what feed is the best for your horses and what additional vitamins or minerals your horse should be getting to stay healthy.
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