If you know anything about chickens, you’ll know they love to peck around on the ground for tasty morsels. For them this could be a seed, to a bug, to a worm, but does this extend to ants, and should they be eating them if so? Within this article, we will answer the question of…
Populating your yard space with some backyard hens has never been easier, with so many options available for acquiring chickens to raise for meat or eggs. In this short article, we are going to look at buying straight-run chickens versus pullets. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and we hope our breakdown of this issue…
Looking to fill your coop with a new brood of chicks? Both newbie hen keepers and veterans getting back in the saddle will need to populate their backyard with a suitable number of fluffy friends. Your options for buying backyard chickens range from anything between a clutch of eggs and retired caged hens from a…
As we get older, many of us will likely find ourselves living alone. Having a pet is a great way to have constant company and studies have shown that animals can improve mental health. With many older adults suffering from depression as a result of loneliness, this has never been more important. However, some pets…
Just when you thought that you have finished securing the coop from snakes, badgers, bobcats, and other predators, the worry of overhead attacks becomes apparent. If you live in an area where eagles or other raptors make their home, your chickens could be at risk of being taken or ripped apart. Eagles are opportunistic predators…
If raising or keeping backyard hens is a dream you are now ready to realize, you’re definitely in for a great adventure. After doing all the research, selecting a coop, and feed for your bird, you are probably at the stage of acquiring a little flock of your own. As an aspiring owner of backyard…
Just about everyone can appreciate the refreshing flavor of ripe orange on a hot summer’s day. And it is no different for your pet guinea pigs. Guinea pigs can eat oranges safely and love this sweet and succulent fruit as a special treat, so you can feel free to prepare them a serving. However, as…
Though they are not exactly sparring for a fight, adult chickens are known to take on snakes and win. Attacking and killing snakes is not unusual for chickens and other flightless birds that nest on the ground. Chickens and other birds protect their roost and eggs from snakes by pecking them to death. Chickens will…
Share festive cheer with owners of backyard hens with this selection of cheerful, charming, and totally chicken-related gifts! Owners of backyard hens are all about the flock they lovingly care for, so they will be excited and appreciative of gifts that show you understand their passion! What better way to thank them for all those…
If you have a small space but you’re looking for a pet, mice are great. They are social, easy to train and don’t make big messes. Before you buy a mouse, you should know how much you’ll be spending on them. How much does it cost to buy a mouse? The upfront costs and monthly…
The most common questions new bird owners have are about the sleeping positions of cockatiels. It’s completely natural to question the peculiar sleeping positions of these little birds. They seem to like their perches, but can cockatiels sleep on their perch? Yes! In fact, many cockatiels prefer to sleep on a perch because their instincts…
Mice have large front teeth, and they look like they can do quite a bit of damage. You know you should be taking your mouse out of their cage every so often, but can you risk it? Do pet mice bite? No, a pet mouse will not bite. They are incredibly friendly animals and want…
