Articles tagged with 'Animal behaviour'
My dog is digging up the garden, what should I do?
Digging is a normal dog behaviour. A dog who digs is not being disobedient. Dogs may dig to help them cope, so punishing them or stopping them without understanding why they’re digging can compromise their welfare and lead to more problems.
What housing do I need for my chickens?
Types of housing for chickens Chicken enclosures generally consist of a coop (a solid structure that houses the chickens at night) and an external run.
How can I keep my birds entertained, alert, and interested in their environment?
Behaviour of wild birds There is an extensive body of literature devoted to observations of wild bird behaviour.
Does my horse need a companion?
Horses naturally live in herds and a normal horse is never alone by choice. These facts drive the behaviour of horses and cause them to do some of the things that can seem irrational to us – such as panic if they get separated from other horses.
How can the risk of disease and parasites be managed in cage-free layer hen housing systems?
Cage-free systems for layer hens include free-range, barn, and aviary housing systems. Cage-free systems are beneficial for hen welfare because hens can move around freely, socialise with other hens, lay their eggs in nests, and have a greater opportunity to express behaviours, such as dust bathing and perching.
How much space does a meat chicken need?
All animals need enough space to carry out their normal behaviours, and to be physically healthy. When it comes to meat chickens, it’s important that birds have enough room to exercise, explore, peck, dust bathe, forage, and rest.
How should I introduce my new dog to my existing dog?
How well dogs get along with each other is influenced by a range of factors related to the owner, the dogs, the environment, and husbandry. In some situations, dogs may learn to get along. In other cases, they may not be compatible.
What does my cat’s body language mean?
A cat’s body language can be subtle, so it’s not always easy to accurately read how they’re feeling. To understand your cat’s psychology, look at his or her eyes, tail, mouth and posture and use this guide to help you recognise important body language signals.
What are the animal welfare issues with electric shock collars on dogs?
The use of electric shock collars on dogs is illegal in several Australian states and territories.
How do I help my chickens to get along with each other?
Although chickens are very social animals, the structure of their flock is based on their ability to communicate, a dominance hierarchy known as their ‘pecking order’ (in fact, it’s where the term ‘pecking order’ comes from! ), and their ability to recognise other members of their flock.