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4 new articles in "Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak" Caring For Your Parakeet
Because parakeets are friendly, relatively easy to keep, and inexpensive, they are a popular choice for new and experienced bird owners alike. While they are easy to keep, there are a number of important points to remember when caring for your pet parakeet. Parakeets are very intelligent and social birds. They need to have direct interaction with you just about every day. At a minimum, this means that you should hold your bird and gently pet it and talk to it lovingly. Try to play with your bird for at least half an hour a day. Make sure your bird has lots of toys to play with. This is a great way to keep your bird stimulated, and to keep it happy. Watch for the signs of "bad behavior" (including biting or a general reluctance or resistance in interacting with you). For parakeets, this is often a sign that they are not receiving enough attention or activity. Start to play with your bird a little more, and get a new toy for it. Make sure your parakeet has a large enough cage. As with most birds, the bigger the cage, the better. In addition, make sure the cage has an adequate number of perches and room for toys. Parakeets enjoy a varied diet, and it is essential for their continued good health. Traditional birdseed or bird food pellets can be the backbone of your parakeet's diet, but include small pieces of fruit as a treat from time to time. Just make sure to remove the fruit from the bird's cage if it isn't eaten within a few hours. You can also give them occasional "birdie treats" that are sold at most pet food stores. Be gentle. Remember that your parakeet is a small animal, and that being grabbed can be scary to it or could injure it. For this reason, some parakeet owners have had great success with cages that have a top or side that opens completely, so that they don't have to remove their bird through a small cage door. Teach your bird to perch on your finger. This takes time and patience, but it can become a great way to interact with your bird. Make sure to keep your cage in an area of your home that doesn't get too cold. Parakeets don't do well and can get sick unless the temperature is above 70 degrees. Also, keep them away from fans, windows, air conditioners, or anywhere else there might be a draft. Let your parakeet fly around your house on occasion for exercise and stimulation. Just make sure your windows and doors are closed, and there aren't any ceiling fans running. The best rule of thumb is to be patient and even-tempered with your parakeet, and spend time interacting with it. Parakeets can be a great pet when they are cared for properly.  The Cabbage Leather Coral – Lobophytum crassum
This Cabbage Leather Coral is very plentiful and easy to care for!The Cabbage Leather Coral, Lobophytum crassum is an octocoral and is very well known in the coral world. These soft corals form low encrusting colonies and have lobed projections that protrude from their heavy and thick outside “skin.” They actually do look very similar to cabbages and other common names are the Flower Coral, the Rabbit Ear Leather Coral, and the Lobbed Leather Coral… Read More
The Chincoteague Pony
Over 50,000 spectators show up at the Chincoteague Pony Penning Day every year!These ponies originate hundreds of years ago from the islands of Chincoteague and Assateague, which are barrier islands off the mid Atlantic coastline. These modern ponies are gentle with lots of stamina and are very athletic. In fact, our first president, George Washington, is believed to have kept his own Chincoteague Pony which he would ride over 150 miles a day on! Read More
The Amazing Scottish Terrier
This breed has been purebred since the 1800′s!The Scottish Terriers, also known as Scotties, are very charming dogs and love to protect their families, growing very attached to them. Once adults, they are rather serious and sedate dogs, however they love to play as puppies. Scottish Terriers are prone to certain predispositions, some genetic disorders, and jaw and skin problems, so it is essential that you find out the ancestral background of your dog before purchasing him… Read More
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