Articles tagged with 'Housing'
How should I care for my reptile?
Are reptiles the right pet for me? Reptiles are fascinating and wonderful animals, but they are not ‘low maintenance’ pets. There is a lot of work involved in keeping them healthy and you should carefully consider whether a reptile is the right pet for you.
Is it okay to keep my cat at home all of the time?
Yes, it is okay to keep your cat at home all of the time, as long as you make sure that you provide them with an environment that is optimised to meet their physical and mental needs, allows and encourages the expression of normal feline behaviours, minimises stress, and promotes…
Why is group housing important for pig welfare?
Pigs are intelligent, social animals, with a complex range of behaviours and needs. Group housing of pregnant pigs allows them to engage in exploratory and foraging behaviour, or to interact socially with other pigs. In commercial systems, sows are managed in either static or dynamic groups.
Are reptiles cold-blooded?
In contrast to birds and mammals, reptiles have evolved as ectotherms – animals who regulate their body temperature to suit the temperature around them. They are not poikilothermic (cold-blooded) as most people commonly believe i. e.
Can dogs be safely confined by tethering?
Where dogs need to be confined outdoors, the best way to do this is in a suitable yard or enclosure. Where these options are not available, some people choose to tether their dogs. This practice is particularly common for working farm and sled dogs.
Why does my reptile need sunlight?
It is commonly said that pet reptiles should get a few hours (at least) outside in the sun. Artificial lighting is also used indoors, trying to replicate sunlight. But why do reptile keepers go to such lengths?
What does a healthy bird look like?
When looking at bird, you must be aware of the ‘masking phenomenon’. Birds are, for the most part, a prey species (i. e. , other animals eat them).
Where should I keep my ferrets?
The biggest decision to make (after deciding to keep ferrets as companions) is where to keep them. This is a decision that can affect your life (and your ferrets’ lives! ) for the next 10 years (or more), so it is one worth giving a lot of thought.
What are barn-laid eggs?
Barn-laid (or cage-free) eggs, such as those from well-managed barn and aviary systems, are a good alternative to cage eggs, and can provide hens with the opportunity to stretch and flap their wings, nest, perch, dust bathe, and forage. Barn-laid eggs are generally marketed as ‘cage-free’ eggs.
What kind of enclosure does my bird need?
Birds have been kept as companion animals (pets) for many hundreds of years, but the last 50 years have seen a surge in their popularity.