Category: Small & Exotic Animals
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How Birds Stay Warm in the Winter
Birds have several ways to beat the cold, but none so important as their feathers. You may have noticed how on a very cold day the birds at your feeder seem rounder and more puffed up than usual. This is a way of keeping warm by raising the feathers to create pockets of warm air […]
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9 Fun Facts About the Eastern Coyote
New genetic tests show that all eastern coyotes are a mix of three species: coyote, wolf and dog. The percentages vary, dependent upon exactly which test is applied and the geographic location of the canine. The hybridization likely first occurred in the Great Lakes region, as western coyotes moved east. It was first noticed during the early 1930s […]
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How to Keep a Healthy Aquarium Through Preventive Maintenance
It’s easier to prevent disease, than it is to cure sick fish. Here’s a list of tasks and a preventative maintenance schedule that will help prevent stress and disease. Daily Maintenance Check all your fish for signs of stress and disease. The earlier you spot a sick fish and begin to give that fish special […]
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Why Rabbits Can’t Sweat & More
Rabbits can’t sweat because they don’t have any sweat glands. To regulate their body temperature, they use their ears. Rabbit ears contain major networks of blood vessels, which, since their ears are set apart from their bodies, serve to cool the blood. When the weather is hot, it’s a good idea to feel your rabbit’s […]
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6 Fun Facts About Red Eared Slider Turtles
There are several different species of slider turtles, but the most kept as pets are Red Eared Slider Turtles. These are the turtles you often see piled up in small tanks in pet stores. Slider turtles make excellent pets, and they require the same amount of care as all the other turtles. One thing to […]
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How to Properly Bathe Your Ferret
Unless your ferret goes snorkeling in butterscotch pudding or has a bad case of fleas, you really don’t need to bathe them very often. It doesn’t affect the odor much; in fact, many ferrets smell worse for a few days following a bath. The best thing you can do to control your ferret’s scent is […]
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12 Fascinating Facts About Reindeer
Reindeer are prominent in our holiday music and images. They pull Santa’s sleigh, have names, and can fly. But how much do you really know about this northernmost deer species? Reindeer in North America are called caribou They are a species of deer that are found in the Arctic tundra and adjacent boreal forests of Greenland, […]
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How to Properly Clean a Bird Cage
Cleaning a dirty bird cage can seem like a tedious chore. There are so many bars, crevices, and hard to reach cracks to clean out that it’s hard to know where to start. By making a schedule, and keeping the essential materials handy, you can provide your pet birds with the clean, comfortable environment that […]
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Preventing Hypothermia in Llamas and Alpacas During Winter
During the winter my thoughts drift to concerns for care and management of livestock during the often-harsh environmental conditions of the season. In general, llamas and alpacas are well suited to cooler temperatures. After all, winter in the Andes can be trying on the soul if one is not prepared for it. However, camelids are […]
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8 Potential Holiday Hazards for Pet Birds
The holidays are a festive time, but they can also be dangerous for your pet bird. Make sure to protect your bird from these eight potential hazards during the holiday season. #1 Fires in the Fireplace Be sure to keep the yule logs and fire color additives away from your birds. They contain heavy metals […]