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Aquarium Care Series: Feeding Basics

November 17th, 2010

Providing your fish with the right types of food at the right time is crucial. For your pet fish to flourish in their captive environment, they need to assimilate nutrients that are identical to those found in their natural habitat. Fortunately, different types of fish food, packed with necessary minerals and nutrients, and prepared in [...]

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Aquarium Care Series: Aquarium Hazards

November 17th, 2010

Many years ago, I got involved in an aquarium decoration contest, where my winning entry was a tall 100-gallon tank that featured a fully set-up 5-gallon tank inside it. I can’t remember what fishes I put in there but I won the gold ribbon. I was proud of my ingenuity. I often stretch my creativity [...]

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How to Cycle an Aquarium

November 17th, 2010

Did you ever think you couldn’t have fish because “they just die”? If all your fish die within a week of buying them, it’s not just the fish. The most common cause of mass fish deaths is an improperly cycled tank. Before you buy any fish, it’s absolutely imperative to make sure your aquarium is [...]

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Diet & Nutrition For Hookbills

March 7th, 2010

Diet and nutrition are so important for your pet birds and parrots. You should take the same approach to preparing healthy meals for your pet birds as you do for the family and yourself. Always check to see if a food is safe for your Bird before feeding it to them. My daughter …

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Getting the Right Breed of Chickens to Raise

March 7th, 2010

Choosing between the varieties of chicken breeds to raise can be quite bewildering. There are so many kinds to choose from, and all of them have different traits. Some may look really healthy but do not have enough egg laying capacity. Other chicken breeds give lots of eggs. If you could …

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Parrot Cages – Hatching Mystery

March 7th, 2010

You got your parrots settled at home and they are just beautiful. They bring you a lot of fun time. Now you get to the time when your lady parrot decides to lay an egg. You are very excited and worried at the same time. You as a caring guardian have to …

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Avizandum Birdkeeping Magazine on Magnificent Crowned Pigeons

March 7th, 2010

Crowned Pigeons are all native to New Guinea. They are large birds with a most remarkable dark greyish-blue and purple colour and lacy crest feathers – something which always makes them a main attraction to visitors at zoos. They are all more or less 680-740mm long, weigh 2,5-3,2kg and sexes are …

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Deciding on the Right Species of Pet Bird For Your Family

March 7th, 2010

Having a pet bird is rewarding. Pet birds are also somewhat demanding for those familiar with a “normal” pet, such as the house cat. So, if you are in the market to become a bird owner you will need to select a species that matches your way of life. You must be …

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Introduction to Dog Dominance Behavior

February 19th, 2010

People frequently ask how a Dog Behaviorist and Dog Obedience Trainer relates to dogs and earns their respect and control . . . and especially that of the Dominant Dog. The first part of that answer is simply stated but difficult for many people to internalize and act upon: To relate to a dog, you [...]

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Is a Dog Crate for You?

February 19th, 2010

A modern dog crate is a cage made of wire, wicker, soft-sided material, or molded plastic some of which are foldable, some have three doors, and you can add a cover and bed to some also. Its purpose is to provide confinement for reasons of security, safety, housebreaking, protection of household goods, travel or illness. [...]

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