Better Animal Handling

Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. ChastainScienceEducationKids & FamilyLife SciencesPets & Animals
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Better Animal Handling episodes

  • The Natural Behavior of Ferrets

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger discuss the:

    • History of pet ferrets
    • Congenital deafness in some ferrets
    • Unique behaviors of ferrets

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    11 min
  • Special Equipment for Handling Snakes

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    Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:

    • Handling snakes without special equipment
    • Using hooks, shields, boxes, poles, tongs, and tubes to handle snakes

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    12 min
  • Caged Birds as Pets

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger go over:

    • The history of caged birds as pets
    • Popular caged bird pets
    • Normal behavior of caged pet birds

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    12 min
  • Transporting Cattle

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    Come along with Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they give advice on:

    • Preparing cattle for transport
    • Loading cattle in trailers
    • Federal requirements when transporting cattle

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    8 min
  • How to Prepare to be a Good Animal Handler

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger provide guidance in how to become a good animal handler, including:

    • The study and observation required of a good animal handler
    • Constant practice of animal handling to prevent loss of skills
    • Ten keys to becoming a good animal handler

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    8 min
  • Horseback Riding Safety for Trail Riding

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    Come join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they check off some tips on:

    • Desirable trail riding mental attitude
    • Trail riding etiquette
    • Safety precautions for trail riding

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    12 min
  • Containments for House Cats

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    This week Dr. Chastain and Ginger will cover:

    • Cages and catteries for cats
    • Cat crates
    • Fences and tunnels for cats

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    13 min
  • Natural Behavior of Donkeys

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    Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger as they review:

    • Donkey evolution and domestication
    • Donkeys as sentinels for dangers to property or animals
    • How to better handle donkeys

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    12 min

About Better Animal Handling

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Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result,…