Articles tagged with 'Pet care'
Where can I get my backyard chickens?
Often, people who keep backyard chickens need to make a decision about acquiring a new bird. Usually all works out well; both parties (buyer and seller) are happy, and the chicken does well in their new home. But this is not always the case.
What should I feed my birds?
Advances in recent years have shown us that feeding an all-seed diet is not just a bad diet, but one that actively contributes to the death of thousands of pet birds every year. Did you know?
How can I keep my mice safe from household hazards?
Mice are generally best protected in their enclosure, as this limits their access to potential dangers and keeps them safe. However, even when they are in their enclosure, there are still potential dangers – the danger may come to them, or they might escape.
Does my bird have external parasites (e.g. lice, mites, ticks, fleas)?
Birds can carry a large number of external parasites (ectoparasites) – fleas, ticks, mites, and lice. This isn’t as common as people sometimes appear to believe and is greatly overrated (over-treated) as a cause of feather damaging behaviour and feather loss.
How should I groom my mice?
Mice are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your mouse Because of their cleanliness, it is uncommon for mice to ever need a wash.
Is it necessary to feed my pet reptile live prey?
There are very few, if any, vertebrate-eating reptile species who will not eat anything other than live food in captivity. Where reptiles require a diet of whole vertebrate animals, such as mice, it is recommended to provide prey that has been humanely killed.
What are the effects of drones on wildlife and domestic pets?
Drones, which are remote controlled aircraft, can be used to monitor animals for research or for their welfare. So, whilst drones may provide some potential benefits, there is currently very little information regarding the direct effects of drones on animals.
Why do birds chew and pull out their feathers?
Feather damaging behaviour (FDB) is damage to, or destruction of, a bird’s feathering by the birds themselves. It can include a number of behaviours including: Feather chewing – the bird chews at the ends of their feathers, damaging the vane.
What do I need to know about reproduction in rats?
Rats mature and can breed at a young age (as early as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and have large litter sizes.
How should I care for my mice?
Mice are popular pets all around the world, and can make excellent companions for all people, both young and old. But are they the right pet for you? Are mice the right companion animals for me? Mice are affectionate, charming, and intelligent rodents.