Many of us have heard and heeded the warnings that ducks should not be fed bread products. Gone are the days when we took kids to the park to feed the ducks stale bread from our own kitchens. So, if not bread (and that goes for bread products as well, such as crackers or tortillas), then what? What exactly can ducks eat? This is a relevant question to ask, since the activity of feeding the…
When people feed ducks, they tend to bring along a loaf of bread or a handful of uncooked rice. The truth is, both bread and uncooked rice are actually really bad for ducks and not something they should be eating. Ducks can choke on uncooked rice, while feeding ducks too much bread will leave them feeling full without having received any of the nutrients they need. Instead, people should opt out for feeding ducks vegetables…
Owning ducks as pets can be an enjoyable experience. Not only can you get duck eggs from it the way you can with chickens, but ducks themselves can be an interesting and unique pet to have. With that being said, ducks have a few unique problems that most other birds will not encounter, especially in terms of keeping them as pets. A good example of this is the fact that ducks are notorious for spilling…
While most people don’t think of ducks as a pet that one would have around the house, there are plenty of people out there who will be more than happy to house ducks inside their house. At least, raise the ducklings until they become ducks that can live in the yard and explore the neighborhood at their own leisure. Keeping ducks as pets is a unique hobby, but it is one that is a bit…
It can generally go without saying that there are many, many things to consider before you can get a budgie as a pet. Although budgies can make wonderful companion pets for years, even decades to come, it is absolutely imperative that you do the right amount of research on them so that you can give them the best home necessary. Of the research that you do, one of the most important areas that you should…
Owning chickens as pets can be an enjoyable experience. You will come to learn that, over time, chickens absolutely have personalities. Chickens as pets can be fun to work with and fun to get to know, but what makes them even better is that they can be a good source of both meat and eggs. As they are farm animals, if you want to have good production from them, you are going to want to…
It can generally go without saying that there are many, many different kinds of birds out there. From the exotic birds that people appreciate as pets to the beautiful sparrows and chickadees in one’s backyard, there are plenty of opportunities that people will have to come across birds in their lives. No matter if you want to cut down on the amount of waste that goes into landfills or you genuinely want to feed the…
Maybe you find rats adorable, have a pet rat yourself, and want to make sure that it doesn’t come to harm. Maybe you can’t stand rats, would leap up on the table and screech like in an old Black and White screwball comedy if you saw one, and want to keep them away at all costs. Whether you love rats or hate them, keep a pet rat or wince at the thought of wild ones,…
Having a budgie can be a wonderful thing, as they are incredibly affectionate birds with personalities that are far bigger than their tiny bodies. They love to sing, chirp, and communicate with you in their own way, often singing their favorite tones and sounds to you as a form of loving communication. However, because these birds are not as common as other household pets, there isn’t always a lot of information on how to care…
Out of all the animals that you could choose to own, many people have a deep love for their budgies. Budgies are an affectionate pet that, once bonded with you, will be a loving companion that will enjoy riding around the house while perched on your shoulder. As with all pets, and especially pets that are beyond the standard cat or dog that people take in, it is important to research the pet so that…
