Incubators.

Incubators are handy machines in breeding farms whether commercial or small scale production. The incubators are of various types such as manual and electric, and in various sizes ranging from small to big sizes.The effectiveness of the incubator is hinged on proper temperature and humidity control,this determines the success rate of hatching the eggs. Incubation is not restricted to only chicken but other birds raised for commercial purposes such as quail,ostrich and turkey.The key to choosing an effective incubator depends on size of eggs and number of eggs and reliability of regulation of temperature and humidity.Many farmers have added incubation of eggs as part of their production to earn extra income.Raising birds starts from a proven parent stock but the handling of eggs in incubators and first few days after hatching determines the overall success of the production. Thinking of hatching birds for a living? choose the right incubator!

THE PEACOCK.

The peacock is the male pheasant bird with beautiful plumage which he uses to attracts the female( peahen) during courtship.The common ones are the Indian types with beautiful blue feathers, the females are not as brightly colored as the male and the female choose their mate based on the size of the train,and colorful display. These birds are quite easy to manage,feeding mainly on grains,leafy vegetables or commercial feed and the birds must have cool clean water .The birds are a beauty to behold, they can be kept for ornamental purposes or raised for breeding purposes.The peafowl attains sexual maturity at about 2 years of age,and the male is used at about 3-4 years when they have fully developed train to ensure high fertility rate. The peafowl lays eggs and tends them alone,but in cases of commercial breeding the eggs can be set in the incubator. The birds can be raised in living areas,but the perimeter must be predator proof.The birds thrive properly in grassy areas with plants and flower,they make great house pets. The peacock............lovely to wake up to the beauty of this bird every morning.

GEESE # ALERT BIRDS.

Geese are beautiful birds ,they are reared for meat . These birds are easy to manage and are territorial in nature. This instinct makes them good security agents. Dogs ,parrot,llamas and geese are some of the animals that have been explored as security agents The geese have been used as security agents in China; their honking alert sound,fluttering raised feathers and pecking intruders are the methods they use. The geese are easy to manage;basically raised on grains and greens for meat but have found usefulness in security of property. The geese raise an alarm when an intruder approaches,and attacks when you invade their territory: geese beautiful but can be quite "honky" . Raising geese for meat is of economic value,and inexpensive venture that pays gives good income. Start today! raise geese at home its an opportunity to make money from home.

Veterinary Medicine: Diabetic alert dogs.

Diabetic alert dogs are of immense benefit in type 1 diabetes patients where fluctuation of glucose are monitored regularly.The type 1 diabetes is autoimmune,where the body cells of the patient destroy the cells that produce insulin hence high levels of glucose are in the blood stream which will damage organs in the body if not normalized. The type 1 diabetic patients are constantly monitoring the blood glucose using glucose meter and other gadgets to detect these blood changes, now a days diabetic alert dogs are used because they can pick up these changes before the meter. The dogs are trained to detect scent changes in the body of patients,the dogs can pick up scents such as fruity gum in cases of hyperglycemia and scents of nail polish removal in cases of hypoglycemia. Fluctuations in blood glucose could be fatal if immediate remedy is not instituted. This is why the companionship with diabetic alert dogs is a life saving association. These dogs are efficient because they are properly trained and highly effective.

Dog training 102. # sit # stay # come.

The benefits of training your pup can not be overemphasized,the success at training will determine the usefulness of your dog and the level of communication he can have with you .other dogs and other people.Dogs can be put to use in various ways based on the training they acquire and the trait of the breed,you cant expect a toy dog or a lab dog to be an effective security dog. The various breeds of dogs have found usefulness in various industry,but these functions are built on basic commands such as fetch,sit,come and fetch. Dogs can be trained to do so many stuff, but dedication and commitment of trainer/owner is key to success of this exercise.The sit command can be taught using this method; 1)place your left hand on rear of dog. 2)place your right hand under her chin and command "sit" 3)motioning the dog downwards by applying pressure on the rear end and say "sit". The dog will sit,then you praise the dog..........good boy. This should be practiced for 10 minutes once or twice a day for about 5 days. It is essential to state that during training all the other commands that the dog has been taught will be used at interval. The "come" command is easy and your pup should pick it up immediately, 1) Call the pup to you by his name. 2) say come command ,and gently motion the dog towards you using the leash,he responds by moving towards you.Praise him and repeat until his response is flawless. The next command is the "stay" 1) call dog to you,make him sit by you. 2)then say "stay",and move around slowly to face him. 3)stay there for a few seconds and then return to his side. 4) praise him.and practice twice a day for 3 days until response is perfect. Training requires patience and dedication,dont try to rush your pup or get angry with him,be gentle but emphatic when you say the command.

SEIZURE-ALERT DOGS.

Seizure-Alert Dogs seizure-alert dogs can detect an oncoming seizure in people and warn them so they can take precautions. The people with epilepsy or other convulsive disorders use a seizure-alert dog to make a difference between a normal life and isolation. The dogs pick up changes in patients body which could be subtle changes in behavior or odor or it could be something different altogether. Seizure-alert dogs have to be tested for the ability before they can be trained as service dogs. Reports suggest the ability can develop over time in dogs living with people who suffer from seizures. However, some dogs reliably alert to seizures by whining, pawing, pacing, or barking persistently. They can serve as canine early warning systems, giving the seizing person time to take medication or lie down in a safe place. Both seizure-alert dogs and seizure-response dogs (service dogs that don’t alert before a seizure) are trained to do many other helpful things. They might get help, activate an alarm during an episode, or fetch a telephone. The seizure alert dogs are a necessity for seizure patients as their presence draws the line between death and life. Train your dog today.

The German shepherd at work.