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Are you looking for a dog who is very active but still loves the company of people? If so, you may want to consider the Siberian Husky. This beautiful dog was bred to tirelessly pull sleds loaded with supplies over frozen terrain for miles on end. At the end of the day, Huskies provide companionship to their owners. Read more… »

It’s probably easy for some people to discount the fluffy, immaculately groomed Standard Poodles in the show ring and think of them as silly, shallow dogs. They might be surprised to know that the Standard Poodle is considered by many people to be the most intelligent breed in the world, with the reasoning ability of a three year old child. Read more… »

Terriers are small dogs with big dog attitudes. They’re so sure that they are just as big and bad as the other guy, that they will not hesitate to take on a Great Dane. This doesn’t mean that Yorkshire Terriers aren’t lap dogs because the Yorkie can cuddle with the best of them. Read more… »

A pet bird can be an intelligent and enjoyable companion but choosing the wrong bird can cause frustration and hearache. What bird will be the best choice for your family? Read more… »

To insure that the bird you buy is a healthy and well adjusted bird, you will need to be sure that you have chosen a good breeder. Unfortunately, there are some disreputable breeders who are more than willing to take your money. Read more… »

When you’re new to bird breeding, you may think that you can’t possibly ask some of the questions you have because more experienced breeders will think you are unintelligent. Finding out a few of the basics can help you feel a bit more confident. Read more… »

If you’re not going to breed your bird, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a male or female, right? Wrong. If yours is a female, you will need to know the signs that she might be egg bound when she matures. Read more… »

The cage is probably the most important item you will need to buy for your new bird and the proper cage can help your bird stay healthy and safe. With so many different types of cages how do you choose the right one? Read more… »

Moving to a new home can be stressful for a bird, especially if the bird is a handfed baby but if you spend some time setting everything up properly, it isn’t too hard to help your bird make the adjustment to a new home. Read more… »

Quite a few people think that handfeeding means holding some seeds or pellets in your hand and convincing your bird to eat them. Handfeeding actually involves feeding a soft diet to a baby bird that is not yet able to eat on its own. Read more… »

Considering that wild birds do quite well in the outdoors, it would seem that feeding a pet bird would be easy enough. Just toss some seeds in a bowl and give them some water and you’re done, right? Read more… »

A common reason that many people buy a pet bird is they want a pet that talks. While most people think of the African Grey when they picture a talking bird, quite a few different types of birds can actually learn to talk. Even some finch owners say their birds learned a few simple words but not all birds talk or talk as easily as other birds. Read more… »

Some bird are actually able to learn quite a few tricks though not all birds are able to perform elaborate tricks. That may surprise those who think that pet birds just sit in a cage or perch on someone’s shoulder and occasionally say something funny. Read more… »

Birds need to be groomed the same as dogs or cats do. You won’t be brushing his feathers but you will need to clip his wings, clip his toenails, and give him an occasional misting. Read more… »

Trying to interpret what your pets are telling you can be a real challenge, even if they can talk.  Few parrots communicate their feelings with words, although at least one African gray has been known to loudly announce, ‘I’m bored!’ when he were being neglected. Read more… »

New bird owners often find there is so much to worry about once they’ve brought their new parrot home. He comes home happy and healthy but how does a bird owner keep him that way? Read more… »

A biting tendency can be the biggest problem that a bird owner faces with their pet bird. Because birds bite for a variety of reasons, breaking this bad habit can become a bit of a challenge. Read more… »

Birds are intelligent creatures with active minds that can quickly grow unhappy if they are sitting in an empty cage with nothing to entertain them. Some bored birds become pluckers and pull out the majority of their feathers so it is important that you give birds toys to keep them happy and healthy. Read more… »

Birds are more fragile than many other types of animals despite the fact that some of them can outlive their owners. Read more… »

When a human is sick it’s easy to tell by the red and runny nose, feverish eyes, and listless attitude. So how easy is it to spot a sick bird? Read more… »

Stress can literally kill a bird that would otherwise live a long and healthy life but how can you avoid stressing your bird and what can you do for him if he does become stressed? Read more… »

Lories and lorikeets are quite unique with their brush-like tongue setting them apart from other birds. Their tongue is designed to collect nectar from plants, while most parrots have a tongue that is perfectly suited to manipulating seeds. Because these birds require a unique diet, lories need very different care than other parrots. Read more… »

Cockatiels are a family friendly bird that is the perfect choice for first time bird owners since they are easy to care for and quite adaptable. Most cockatiels are happy to cuddle up to their owners, especially if it means they’ll be getting a neck scratch, but they also can be fairly good talkers and whistlers. Read more… »

It’s easy to become obsessed with owning a cockatoo after seeing a bird cuddle up to its owner or looking into its sparkling chocolate brown eyes. More than one person has made an emotional connection after seeing a big, fluffy cockatoo interacting with its owner. Read more… »

Conures are gregarious, spunky little parrots that are small enough to fit easily into most households and large enough to satisfy the desire of someone wanting to own a real parrot. Conures range from quiet, green little birds to slightly raucous brilliant orange and yellow parrots. Read more… »

The African Grey is an extremely intelligent parrot species that is considered the best talker in the parrot family. Not every African Grey will excel at talking but they’re more apt to be fluent talkers than most other birds. Read more… »

Do you really need to buy a pair of lovebirds and if you do, won’t their bonding make them less than good pets for your household? Read more… »

A macaw is not a good choice for anyone who is not experienced with parrot ownership. As magnficent and intelligent as they may be, their beaks can be dangerous to those inexperienced in bird handling. Read more… »

The parakeet is a wonderful first time bird owner’s choice. This little bird can be found in almost any pet store at a very reasonable price, which makes it a great choice for someone with a tight budget who is looking for a pet. Cages and toys are also much more economical for parakeets than they are for larger birds. Read more… »

On the average, the Pionus parrot is a mild mannered, sweet natured, quiet bird. Some Pionus species are a bit loud, but even those birds are quieter than many other parrot species. Read more… »

Because Quakers are so hardy, they have colonized in quite a few spots, including Florida and California. These noisy gray and green parrots can really do some damage to local farm crops. Read more… »

Senegal parrots are playful, affectionate and colorful, and can easily learn to speak twenty or more phrases in their robotic-sounding little voices. Read more… »

Your first aquarium should probably be a freshwater aquarium for several reasons. Saltwater fish may be extremely colorful and interesting but setting up and maintaining a saltwater tank can be quite challenging. Read more… »

Setting up a freshwater aquarium takes more effort than just putting water in a tank and adding fish. You’ll need to make the proper purchases in three basic areas: tank, fish, accessories. Read more… »

Your first freshwater aquarium can be fun and challenging at the same time. Choosing fish that are difficult to maintain is probably one of the most common mistakes of new aquarium owners, and something that can turn the fun into a challenge. Read more… »

While a saltwater aquarium full of colorful and vibrant fish can be a peaceful and enjoyable addition to your home, these tanks are more challenging to set up and maintain than freshwater tanks. Read more… »

Setting up your first saltwater tank will be an exciting time and you will finally be able to sit and enjoy the soothing beauty of your aquarium. It can also be frustrating and a bit overwhelming. Read more… »

You’ve set up your aquarium and tested the water to be sure it is safe. What else is there to do except go buy a dozen or so colorful fish? If you want to have a happy, healthy environment for your fish, there’s a bit more to it than that. Read more… »

Goldfish are hardy fish and probably one of the easiest fish to care for of all freshwater species. They can live for up to 50 years if they are well taken care of. There are, however, minimum requirements for their proper care. Read more… »

Bettas, or Japanese fighting fish, may be the most beautiful of all freshwater fish, the males being much more so than the females. Read more… »

Investing in a good filter may be the most important decision you when equiping your aquarium. Because aquarium filters usually provide biological, chemical or mechanical filtration, you might want to get a filter that provides all three kinds of filtration in one, to make your tank easier to maintain. Read more… »

Live plants in an aquarium are aesthetically pleasing and provide a healthier environment for fish, since they aid in creating an ecosystem within the aquarium. Read more… »

Some of the most useful inhabitants in your aquarium may be the scavengers that will feed on algae and on uneaten food at the bottom of the aquarium. Some scavengers can dwell in community tanks without causing harm to the fish; others may eat or attack smaller fish. Before placing scavengers in your tank, be sure that they’re community friendly. Read more… »

Algae has its uses in your aquarium but if the walls of your aquarium are so covered in green gunk that you can’t see your fish, it may be time to remove the algae from your tank. Read more… »

Just as bad air is dangerous for us, bad water is dangerous for your aquarium’s inhabitants. Water that is too hot or cold, too acidic or alkaline, or unbalanced in any other way, can cause your fish to become diseased or die. Read more… »

If you notice that your previously crystal clear fish tank is cloudy, or perhaps the water isn’t clear enough for you to even see the fish, it’s time to thoroughly clean the tank so that the fish and other inhabitants don’t become ill. Read more… »

While most fish are fairly hardy overall, especially if they have the proper living conditions, sometimes, despite your best efforts, one or more of your fish will become ill, probably with one of the more common fish diseases. Read more… »

It would seem to be a no-brainer that fish that routinely live outdoors would easily adapt to life in your garden fish pond. If only it were that easy! If you’re considering setting up a fish pond, let’s look at the requirements of one of the most popular pond fish, the Koi. Read more… »

A pond can be a relaxing and soothing area within your garden but it will take some hard work if you choose to install it yourself instead of paying someone to do it for you. Once you’re done, you’ll be glad you took the time to add a pond to your garden. Read more… »

Pond maintenance is no difference than any other type of yard maintenance, it varies with each season. The following are tips on maintaining your pond to help keep it running well from season to season. Read more… »