Bantam Chickens; Breeds, Pictures, and News
January 2009
The Archives
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01.27.09The Wonderful CatsJadon Sluck asked: We all know that cats are loving and truly wonderful creatures. These days, it isn't out of the ordinary to see a cat in virtually every other home, sleeping in the window or cuddling up on the laps of their owners. Although cats have been popular pets for as long as most can remember, they weren't domesticated less than 5,000 years or so ago. Domestication took place in the valley of the Nile, which is what research tells us today.In the beginning, people were very grateful to cats and encouraged them to stay with them by feeding ...
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01.24.09The Punk Scene: a Breeding Ground for Positive ChangeNIcole Lero asked: Many people have negative associations with the emo, alternative, and punk scene, without really understanding it is really about. What many people don't know is how many people and bands in the scene work with various charities and organizations to bring about positive change.To Write Love On Her Arms is an organization that raises money for, and awareness about, depression, suicide, self-harm, addiction, and related issues. They host events with prominent bands in the scene, work with tours to spread their message, and generally cater to a segment of society that many people find it easy to ...
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01.21.09The Tools You Need For Dog GroomingJadon Sluck asked: Now that you have figured out how to best feed and exercise your pet, or made the decision to provide dog grooming services yourself, just what do you need to carry out your good intentions?Bathing supplies and areaYou will, of course need an area to bathe your pet, complete with good drainage and a hose device for quick and thorough rinsing. Specially formulated shampoo and conditioner are must haves and you may have to spend a bit of time researching and trying several before you find the best for your breed of dog. After bathing, your pet ...
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01.20.09A Couple Of Health Problems With CatsJadon Sluck asked: If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented.WormsNo matter what breed of cat it may be, worms are a very common and recurring problem. Tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms are among the most common that infect cats. Cats who have problems gaining weight, problems with fleas, or if you find white specks in his stool, you should have your vet test ...
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01.08.09Working WithKelly Marshall asked: Sporting dogs as a group are some of the most intelligent and easiest to train of all the breeds of dogs. They have been bred for generations to work closely with humans and seem to have an uncanny ability to understand just what their owner is expecting of them. The sporting breeds include the spaniels, retrievers, pointers and setters, and are often called bird dogs or gun dogs. Many people mistakenly believe that tracking breeds and breeds used for chasing game are also included in this category. The sporting dogs are only dogs that are used to ...
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01.07.09Don’t be Chicken - Take the Bus!Nathan Richards asked: LAST WEEK I went on a jolly up to Lancashire. Despite this being a wonderful part of England, even the Red Rose County has its thorn - it's a wretched 6 hour drive from my Devon home. So if, like me, you have the driving aptitude of a Norwegian salmon and the reactions of a 3 toed sloth, you do what I do, you go by bus. Being stuck in one seat for several hours with little more to do than vie for central armrest supremacy might sound like purgatory to some, but it does provide endless ...
