Articles tagged with 'Pet care'

The keeping of backyard poultry, once an almost universal practice in Australia, declined in the 1970s and 80s, but is...

Feathered pets are fascinating additions to the family, not to mention an incredible hobby. A 2022 report estimates that the...

As with the husbandry and management of any animal, there are disease problems associated with backyard chickens. Understanding disease We...

Ideally, backyard chickens (because they usually live longer than commercial chickens) should be vaccinated against a range of diseases during...

You are responsible for your chickens’ health and welfare, including ensuring that they have a humane death when the time...

You should watch for signs of disease or distress in chickens on a daily basis. This starts with a good...

Often, people who keep backyard chickens need to make a decision about acquiring a new bird. Usually all works out...

A dog’s body language can be subtle, so it’s not always easy to accurately read how they’re feeling. It is...

It is not uncommon for mice to be affected by infestations of external parasites such as fur mites. Clinical signs...

Mice may find handling very stressful if they not used to positive, predictable human interactions and gentle handling. They have...

Their curious nature and friendly disposition generally make rats relatively easy to handle and their intelligence makes them easy to...

Rats are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your rat Because of their cleanliness,...

Mice mature and can breed at a young age (even as young as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and...

Rats are generally best protected in their enclosure, as this limits their access to potential dangers and keeps them safe....

What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote rat behaviour that is...

Rats need the company of other rats and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources,...

Dental disease Overgrown incisor teeth (particular the lower incisors) are the most common oral problem in rats as their incisors...

Rats are sometimes affected by infestations of external parasites such as fur mites. Clinical signs of infestation include bald patches,...

Owning and caring for pet rats is great fun and very rewarding, but it’s also a big responsibility and commitment...

Mice need the company of other mice and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources,...