Need to build a pen for your pigs and piglets? Here are the basic types of pigpens, as well as considerations for humane livestock handling.
In Creating Life-Like Figures in Polymer Clay, author Katherine Dewey covers how to sculpt human figures for different scales, ages, races, and physical fitness levels. As an added bonus, Dewey covers excellent techniques for creating realistic hair, clothes, and eyes for the sculptures as well.
Orphaned hamsters, gerbils, and other rodents have very little chance of survival unless their owner is already prepared and knowledgeable about what to do. Learning how to take care of these newborn rodents should be the first priority before breeding hamsters or other pocket pets.
Keeping rabbits outside in the winter can be challenging and they can die if it's too cold. Here are a few tips to safely keep your rabbits warm, fed, and hydrated.
Wardley vacation feeders are a top choice for feeding small community fish while you're gone, or to give extra calcium to snails and shrimp at any time. Here are one fishkeeper's experiences.
Fish fry (baby fish), especially egglayer fry, need special food to get them through their first couple weeks of life. Hikari First Bites offers a nutritious, protein-rich powdered food that is fit for even the smallest of newly-hatched fry.
When children become adults and begin having relationships, many experience intense pressure and meddling from their parents. This article will discuss the six most common reasons for this behavior, as well as a few tips for what to do when parents interfere with relationships.
This guide will help you design and build an ideal pen for your pig and ensure they live in a safe and humane enclosure.
Bunnies need some time to adjust to their home environment. Here are a few tips for introducing a new rabbit to your household and other pets.
Native American women kept the home and commanded the highest level of respect for their wisdom and skills. Unlike the gender roles assigned to European-descent women, many Native American societies were largely matriarchal, and always acknowledged the importance of women for the continuation of...
Basic silver dollar fish care, with tank mate suggestions and space requirements.
A step-by-step guide to identifying gouramis by gender. This article covers which varieties can easily be identified and how to find breeding pairs for less obvious gourami types.
Precious metal clay (PMC) has taken the artisan jewelry world by storm. Unlike traditional metal smithing, PMC requires very little startup cost or specialty equipment.
Peyote stitch beaded cuffs can be made in endless varieties. It all starts with these easy stitches, and your own unique modifications.
Schuberti barbs, or gold barbs, are among the most popular aquarium fish. Learn how to care for and keep them healthy, while getting the best color and activity levels from your fish.
The idea of nocturnal people is often scoffed at by those who would rather apply a sleep disorder label to anyone who differs from a "normal" human schedule. Could there be an evolutionary explanation for nocturnal humans?