Say the word pumpkin and halloween immediately comes to mind but pumpkin goes beyond that by providing a long list of benefits for dogs. It is no wonder that so many dog treats make use of this superfood. Pumpkin provides the vitamins and minerals that give your dog a well balanced diet. It also contains antioxidants and beta carotene which…
Cats are fascinating creatures that have captured the hearts of millions of people around the world. They are known for their playful nature, independence, and adorable appearance, and there is so much more to learn about these beloved pets. Here are 20 unique facts about cats that will surely surprise and entertain you.
The thought may not have crossed your mind that you could breed your parakeet but you can! Parakeet breeding is an easy and fun experience that anyone with a parakeet can take part in. It isn’t too time consuming and can be achieved by reading some simple steps to take when wishing to breed the parakeets. Some people will breed…
So you either have a got yourself a rabbit already or you are thinking of going out and getting one. Well, like all creatures on this earth they need to eat! So what do Rabbits eat? You had better put away that big juicy steak because rabbits are full blown herbivores! Our furry vegetarian companions need a quality diet mainly…
Parakeets are very healthy little birds. If you as an owner take care of them, they are usually very healthy and happy birds. This requires making sure that the cage size is adequate (See our Parakeet Cage page for suggestions), the parakeet is getting the proper food (See Parakeet Diet page for suggestions) and that the location of the cage…
Like any pet animal it is always best to ensure they receive some sort of training. Birds are very intelligent animals and the Parakeet is no different! If you are willing to spend the time and energy with your parakeet then you are going to see results not only in the form of new abilities but also with the demeanor…
Ah the age old question, should I get a boy or a girl? A man or a woman? When you are considering whether you want your new pet parakeet to be male or female you can at least rest assured that there won’t be too many behavioral differences between genders. It has been noted by some parakeet owners however that…
The parakeet’s feet and claws are as important to them as our feet our to us. Their feet and claws are important for gripping perches and performing active movements and activity. So making sure that their feet and claws are healthy and well maintained is very important when owning a parakeet.
Parakeets can perform a number of great tricks once you teach them how. In fact they can be almost as fun as dogs! Parakeets are intelligent birds that can learn a number of skills and tricks. Repetition and reward training are just some of the great incentives to get your parakeet to learn some wonderful tricks.
Parakeets can talk! While they might not be able to carry conversations on with you they can repeat phrases and noises that they have heard. The more they are around you and comfortable with you the more likely they are to make noises that you make. Remember the more time you spend with your parakeet the more likely they are…