Category: Small & Exotic Animals
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How to Eliminate Bad Behavior in Pet Rabbits
Pet rabbits demonstrate several behaviors that can be destructive to your home. Listed below are several of those behaviors and techniques for eliminating the behavior. Chewing This behavior is perhaps the central concern of most rabbit caretakers. Rabbits need to chew, both for physical and psychological reasons. Wicker baskets, non-poisonous logs and sticks, cardboard, paper, […]
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3 Great Fish for a First Time Aquarium Owner
There’s nothing more soothing or beautiful than a glowing fish aquarium. There is such a huge variety of aquariums, decorations, and fish available that having your own customized aquarium can be easy. Of course, as with any pet comes responsibility, and different species of fish require different care than others. Any new fish keeper needs […]
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An Alpaca Can Be Both a Farm Animal and a Pet
Alpaca fur, or more correctly, alpaca fiber is one of the primary reasons why people raise alpacas. The fleece is comparable to cashmere and is known best for its softness and luster. In fact, it’s so luxurious, it can even be used to produce lingerie. Alpaca fiber contains no lanolin which makes them hypoallergenic, and […]
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Bird Toys You Can Make at Home
A dilemma that many bird owners face is the problem of providing enough toys for their precocious pets. To help cut the cost of providing playthings for your pet, check out these common household items that you can turn into cheap bird toys. It will help keep playtime fun, and practically free! Wooden Spools Wooden […]
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How Birds Fly
Ever since people have existed, we have watched birds fly and wondered how they did it, wondering also if we too could fly. Only in the 20th century have people been able to build machines that can fly and this article explains how carefully studying birds helped achieve that goal. The birds however do a […]
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Did You Know This About Llamas and Alpacas
Many prominent people, including William Randolph Hearst, imported llamas to the U.S. in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Since the mid-1970s, the animal has gained popularity. The alpaca was first imported to the United States in 1983. Ninety-nine percent of all alpacas reside in South America. There are two types of alpacas, the Huacaya […]
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Easy Ways to Bond With Your Bird
Taking time to bond with your bird is essential to building a long lasting and successful relationship with your pet. Birds are not domesticated and operate with a flock mentality, so forming a bond with your pet is crucial to helping him understand that you are his friend. The strength of the bond between you […]
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A Pet Owner’s 10 Commandments from A Pet’s Point of View
If you are pet owner, you need to think about the proper way to treat your pet. This task might be easier if you take the time to think about it from your pet’s point of view. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give […]
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Are Alpacas For You?
Are you thinking about raising alpacas as pets? These basic questions and answers might help you decide if raising exotic farm animals will work for you. Question: How much room does an alpaca need? Answer: One acre will keep five alpacas healthy and happy. Question: What kind of fencing and shelter are needed for an […]
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Did You Know This About Rabbits?
They are Prey animals. Outdoor rabbits face many dangers from predators. They could be attacked by cats (both domestic and wild), dogs, coyotes, wolves, and birds of prey such as eagles, hawks and falcons. Even raccoons attack rabbits. Rabbits are low on the food chain in the wild. They also can die simply from the […]