Each kidney weighs on average around 680g but the right kidney is shaped like the heart on a playing card whereas the left is a more conventional kidney shape. What does kidney failure look like in a horse? Signs of Kidney Problems Lethargy. Inactivity. Unusual changes to your pet’s urine, Read more…
Keep them in a well-ventilated and dry place. Store unpeeled chestnuts in the refrigerator. To keep your chestnuts in top shape for a little longer, place them into a plastic bag and stick a few holes into the bag for airflow. Kept this way, the chestnuts should be fine in Read more…
The five basic psychology concepts of natural horsemanship are: Approach and Retreat. The words “approach and retreat” refer to training confidence in a horse. Pressure and Release. Rewards and Consequences. Desensitization. Foundation Training. What are basic horsemanship skills? Basic Horse Handling Skills Basic skills should include haltering, leading, picking out Read more…
Chestnuts can be preserved under sand, much like carrots. That’s right: by alternating chestnuts between layers of dry fine sand inside a wooden container and left in a cool, dry place means they will last a few months. How do you preserve horse chestnuts for crafts? If you have a Read more…
The best way to quickly dry the feather in heavy horses is to use wood flour on the legs. Wood flour is like a coarse saw dust and quickly absorbs the water in the feather, then drops out. Apply wood flour generously to the legs, fluffing up at the back Read more…
Many nuts, seeds and berries are not safe to feed to birds. These include conkers (horse chestnut), laburnum, lupin, sweet peas, yew, ivy, holly, privet, nightshade and arum. What nuts can parrots eat? Parrots can eat: Almonds; cashews; macadamias; pecans; walnuts; brazil nuts; hazelnuts; shelled peanuts; pistachios. You can also Read more…
Sycamore poisoning is a toxin derived disease which affects the muscle metabolism in horses producing a disease which can be rapidly fatal. The mortality for sycamore poisoning can be as high as 75-90% and early, intensive veterinary intervention is key for increasing survival rates. Are sycamore trees toxic to horses? Read more…
Horse chestnut is classified as an astringent herb. What does horse chestnut do for skin? Horse chestnut’s benefits for the skin do not stop at saponins – the seed extract contains a number of flavonoids (powerful antioxidants) such as quercetin, kaempferol, and rutin, that have demonstrated wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and Read more…
Chestnuts and chinkapins are a premier wildlife food – especially sought by deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and wild turkeys. This is a problem for the chestnut grower, but good for those who want to attract or feed wild animals. What animals collect conkers? The conkers of the horse chestnut are collected Read more…
Taking 300 mg of standardized horse chestnut seed extract by mouth can reduce some symptoms of poor blood circulation, such as varicose veins, pain, tiredness, swelling in the legs, itching, and water retention. Does horse chestnut increase blood flow? Summary Horse chestnut seed extract may improve blood flow and help Read more…