Articles tagged with 'Veterinary care'

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.

What does an unhealthy mouse look like?

You can learn the most about your mice through their behaviour, appearance, and body language. It’s important to continually observe for abrupt or subtle changes happening with your mice.