Everything you need to know about caring for pet gerbils. Learn more about these wonderful pets.
If you’re an avid animal lover, it is likely that you will want more than one pet. That’s great; there should be more people who are willing to take on animals and provide them with a happy home. However, there are some animals that will live together better than others, for example rabbits and ducks.…
Adorably enough, a group of mice is called a ‘mischief.’ Mice are group animals, and will groom, play, etc. You’re unlikely to find one that doesn’t belong to its own, and there are about a dozen to two dozen mice in each mischief. Are Mice Sociable With Each Other? Mice are highly sociable creatures, with…
A group of parrots creates a lot of noise and color. Doubtless, for this reason, a group of parrots is called a ‘pandemonium’ as well as a flock! Are Parrots Sociable With Each Other? Parrots are some of the most sociable birds out there. They’re sociable not only with each other but with people with…
Keepers of backyard hens are very familiar with the well-worn routine of rising early to open the coop and hitting the backyard at twilight to ensure everybody’s in and the roost is properly secured. For the humble backyard chicken, predators abound so you must be confident that your roost security is up to the task…
A group of hamsters is called a clan, and it’s made up of the family of a primary, mated pair! Are Gerbils Sociable With Each Other? While hamsters are notoriously territorial, gerbils are actually very sociable with one another. In fact, they are much happier in a group or pair. A solitary gerbil will be…
A group of chickens is called a brood, and a group of baby chickens is called a clutch. Females are known as hens, and the male chicken is known as a rooster! Are Chickens Sociable in a brood? Chickens can indeed be sociable and friendly with each other. In fact, they will become quite lonely…
Rabbits are wild animals and as such, you may think that they would have the ability to survive in any way they need to. This might include swimming to get from point A to point B. However, it isn’t very often that you would see a rabbit taking to the water and you have to…
Having a pet is one of the most significant commitments that you could undertake. It requires a lot of time, dedication, and care, regardless of the type of pet you have. And although caring for pets can be time-consuming and expensive, you will have a life-long companion. Bird keeping has become very popular in modern-day…
Cucumbers are a great go-to food for parrots because they are not only completely safe but are also low in sugar which means they can be eaten liberally by your bird. This means, unlike many fruits you can serve up cucumbers with confidence. This originally South Asian native vine fruit may well have been part…
Parrots can be wonderful additions to your family. But not all breeds have the same temperament. Some birds tend to be more affectionate, and others need a lot more attention and training before they can become great pets. Before you get a new parrot, it’s important to know all about the parrot’s temperament and care…
Rabbits are sociable creatures, and they tend to hang out in groups of around 20. A group of rabbits is most often referred to as a colony, although they may also be known as a herd or even a ‘fluffle’ (a fitting term that is relatively new). In the wild, rabbit colonies will forage together,…
They prefer the green seedheads of grass and secondarily the dried seed. They will also eat vegetation too including tender roots, shoots, plant buds, and eucalypt leaves. You might think the life of a caged parakeet is positively pampered compared to its wild counterpart, but, as you’ll find, wild parakeets are living the good life…
