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[ No Comments ] Posted on 02.04.10 under Pets And Animals
To avoid any problems after the chicken coop is finished and ready, it is imperative to start out right. Before you go ahead with the construction, contact your municipality or local council and learn about the regulations on keeping chicken in residential areas and ensure that you are not breaking any laws.
Next, do some research on plans for chicken coops and shortlist a few that you prefer. You can find a multitude of options online, at the local library as well as the local bookstore. After this, try to get the plans for the chicken coops you like. Choose one and you can use this as the base for your coop plan.
Now go out in your backyard and decide where you will place your coop. Keep in mind the dimensions of the plan and ensure that it will fit. Each chicken needs 4 square feet of space to itself, and if you don’t plan to add a run, then make that 10 square feet.
Also consider the following factors:
1. Is there enough natural sunlight available for the coop? 2. The ground should be well drained and must not be damp or wet. 3. Check for the nearest water outlet for cleaning. 4. Will the coop be exposed to any drafts? 5. Check if the boundary or fence will be strong enough to withstand predators. 6. Are hawks and owls a problem? You many need a net on the coop for security. 7. The ground should slope so that water doesn’t collect in puddles. 8. The coop must not be too close to the neighbor’s house. 9. The coop should not stick out like a sore thumb in the surrounding area.
The next step is to sketch out the coop to figure out the technicalities of the plan. This must include:
Windows for sunlight
1. Vents 2. Feeders 3. Perches 4. Lights 5. Flooring 6. Nesting boxes
The placement of these must avoid:
7. Dampness 8. Lack of light 9. Moisture 10. Smell caused by the buildup of carbon monoxide 11. Feeder height should be appropriate, and 12. Safety
Now that these have been sorted out, you can now start with the coop plan. You might want to work out an estimated cost of the materials and construction. Once everything is sorted out, it is most likely that you will not face any problems with your coop.
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 01.05.10 under Pets And Animals
Before bringing a pet bird home, you must have a place to keep it. The most common choice is a bird cage. There are many different kinds and sizes of bird cages on the market and they are available at a range of prices.
There are small and large bird cages, plain and ornate bird cages, and bird cages made from an array of different materials. You will want to choose a bird cage that is proportional to your bird in size. The style you choose is completely up to you; just make sure it is something you enjoy looking at! The materials you pick for your cage is solely up to you as well, whether you choose iron, brass, wood, wire, or even acrylic.
There are a few things you should take into consideration before deciding on a bird cage for your new pet. The bird cage you choose should be something that keeps the bird safe and comfortable. It is important that the bird has plenty of room, so make sure and buy the largest possible size appropriate for the size bird you have in order to allow it free movement in its cage.
It is important to consider the size and space between bars on a bird cage. Bars that are too thin can be easily bent broken by large bars, possibly causing an escape. An escape is also possible if the bars are too far apart. Bird cages with bars too close together can cause birds to injure themselves if their beak, foot, or wing happens to get stuck in between the bars. Of course you will also want to take into consideration how the bird cage will look in your home and how much of your time will be taken up with maintenance procedures as well.
Avian Adventures and Midwest Homes for Pets offer high-end bird cages designed with special features to keep your bird safe and relaxed. These special bird cages also have individual stainless steel bowls for food and water and wood perches for the birds. The cages also offer a toy hook for the bird’s entertainment and a removable tray.
Bird cages can be purchased at retail stores like Petco and Petsmart or even at discount stores like Family Dollar and Dollar General. You can also find good deals on bird cages online, but remember to factor in incidental costs such as shipping and insurance if you buy online. Other places to look for bird cages for sale include newspapers, flea markets, and garage sales, but if buying a used bird cage, remember to disinfect it before placing your precious bird inside!
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 12.07.09 under Pets And Animals
Building a chicken coop can be a very rewarding experience as the healthy chickens you raise will produce fresh eggs all year round. However, this can also be a daunting task as a single mistake can result in a mediocre coop or worse, unhealthy chickens.
A chicken coop is more than just a small little building to house chickens in. Building a chicken coop is easy and inexpensive. You can build your own backyard chicken coop using common materials and household tools. Build a house-like structure sized according to the number of birds you’d like. Make sure there’s compartments for the hens to lay in, and a separate spot for a rooster or two. They troughs for feed and water, and a catch-all tray beneath for droppings.
Building the chicken coop on a high yet well drained area with ensure the least amount of dampness of the coop. Be sure to build your chicken coop in an area that faces the sun which will help warm and dry the soil and coop itself after it rains. Building an overhanging roof can also help prevent rainwater from getting inside your coop and can save you the trouble of running outside in the rain to close the shutters.
Choose a plan that fits your image of the ideal chicken coop. Once you have your plan, it’s time to gather your materials. Choosing a breed will depend on the kind of chicken that you want to raise. There are chickens that seem healthy but their egg-laying capacity is frail while other chickens give out lots of eggs every day.
Chicken coops can be built in one or two days. Chickens don’t require a lot of space so you don’t have to build a huge house if you plan to have 5-6 hens. Chicken coops can be built in assorted sizes, depending on what your needs will be.
Starting a chicken coop is very easy provided you have free chicken coop blueprints in your possession and if you do not have the blueprints, then you can obtain the same if you go after the links given here. Start with the foundation. Make sure that it is strong enough to weather potential harmful forces. Starting it early, you can have your coop finished in a day. When you already have your coop built, do not put your chickens in it yet for at least 72 hours because the silicone you used for curing will still give off its fumes for many hours and chemical fumes are not good for poultry animals.
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 11.13.09 under Pets And Animals
Cleaning your fish tank is task that must be done every few weeks or so until your tank is established. Once established, your tank will only need to be cleaned a few times a month. The size of your tank can depend on how long it takes to clean. The bigger the tank and more decor is the, the harder it will be to clean.
When cleaning a tank, changing the filters is the first step. If you have a bio filter, or power filter changing the filters is a breeze. A under gravel filter is another story. You must remove all the plants, decor and accessories. Then you must pull it out from under the gravel to clean.
Once the filters are cleaned, replace them with new ones. If you have an underground filter do not replace it back in the tank yet. If you have an established tank then leave the plants and decor, even if they have algae on them. Black and smaller algae are vital for a healthy tank and should be left on the decor and accessories. If you do not have an established tank or smaller tank, (ten gallon or smaller) then wash off all the plants and decor. If you have real plants do not wash them. Washing live plants can damage or kill them; the best choice is to leave them in the tank.
After the accessories, decor and plants have been washed do not place them back in the tank yet. The next step is to siphon the tank. Siphon no more than one third of the water out of the tank. If there is still debris at the bottom of the tank fill it with water and re siphon until all debris is gone. If you have an established tank then only siphon out some of the debris and leave a little in the gravel.
When replacing the water only use soft water so the fish do not die of shock. Soft water is water without minerals. Tap water or filtered water is considered soft water. After the water has been replaced remember to not fill the tank too high because, the plants, decor and filters have to still be added.
Replace the under gravel filter if you have one. Also consider in investing a power filter, this will make your life a lot easier. Then replace the plants and decor. You’re all done, and now your tank is clean. Remember that cleaning a tank can be traumatizing for the fish, so they might be timid for a while after the clean.
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 10.02.09 under Pets And Animals
Today as you will soon discover there are many different types of chicken coops for sale. But before you think about purchase one which can be quite a large investment there are certain things that you will need to consider beforehand. In this article we offer some tips with regard to what to look for when you are buying a chicken coop that not only protects the hens but provides them with plenty of space.
Tip 1 – It is important that you buy a coop that is of a solid structure and which will last for many years to come. The best types of coops are those where the wood has been pressure treated and tanalised as they won’t need any maintenance and can last for up to 20 years.
But they are expensive and for many people who don’t have a lot of money to spend just going for a coop that is treated normally will suffice. However, even with these types make sure that no toxic materials have been used for treating the wood and also factor in the cost of having to retreat the coop each year to ensure that it lasts.
Tip 2 – You need to ensure that the coop will be weatherproof and so it is important that the roof overhangs the main part to ensure that rain will flow off it easily. An apex roof is your best option but there are a few coops that come with flat roofs which slope away from the door and then goes off the back.
As for the roofing materials not only should it prevent water from accessing the space underneath but provide insulation to the coop as well. In general most of the chicken coops for sale today come with roofs that have a good quality felt covering such as Onduline on them. Not only does it provide protection from the elements but prevents providing space for mites to live in it.
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 06.06.09 under Pets And Animals
There are loads of chicken coops for sale – at a price. Building your own is easy if you have a good set of chicken coop plans and instructions, whether you are a new chicken keeper and want a simple hen house, or an experienced keeper who wants a more sophisticated chicken coop
Children will love to get involved and it will be educational too. They can help you build sections, work through the instructions and look at the diagrams, learn carpentry techniques – and even build the whole chicken coop themselves if you have good chicken coop plans.
So, what kind of chicken coop will work best for you? For a small flock of three hens, try a chicken ark.
If you want your chickens to free range, you can let them out, but a chicken ark is designed to be moved around so the chickens get to range as you move it. The simple design includes a roosting area one end and run the other.
A fixed hen house and run should be complete in less than a weekend, but should be simple to build from well-designed plans. For about five hens this will work well.
A larger flock of ten or so will need a bigger hen house. You’ll find the pitched roof designs with nest boxes accessed externally work well, and you can always build a run to go round the outside.
If you buy plans that include all three types of chicken coop, then you will really save.
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 04.05.09 under Pets And Animals
Turtles are interesting pets to own, but many individuals get them not recognizing how to look after them. They can not live unless you supply them with the correct amount of space, light and shade and sufficient moisture, so you ought to know exactly what they need to exist, before you possess one. Because a turtle hides and remains dormant during winter months, they should be kept outside, as they cannot do this if you keep them inside, which may result in liver complaints. Never tamper with their regular habits, so building a pen outdoors would help you create a perfectly regular environment for them.
Some individuals who keep turtles inside use refrigerators to make them hibernate. This is not advocated though because if the refrigerator suddenly increases in temperature or if the power goes off, their hibernation will be interrupted. This could prove disastrous for the pet so if you make up your mind to keep them inside, at lest do not let them to go into the hide-and-sleep phase. If you really decide to keep the turtle indoors, you need a tank of forty gallon capacity, with clearly demarcated areas for land and water.
Two-thirds of the aquarium should be water and one-third should be land because you need a place where they can lay in the heat of a lamp. The most ideal temperature of the aquarium are about 80 degrees and 70 degrees during daylight and night respectively. Being cold blooded, these pets usually take long to get used to varying temperatures. This is why never attempt to bring it out of the tank for playing as the temperature drop or rise adversely affects their immunity from disease.
Some turtles carry salmonella so be sure to clean your hands after handling them, but, their environment also needs to be kept clean too. You might have to think about a water purification system to clean the water and keep it clean. It is not a good thing to fill up the tank with water from the faucet, which contains chlorine, and fluoride and these puts the ph balance in disarray. Use filtered water for drinking needs and de-chlorinated water for their swimming needs.
The water in which they swim ought to be de-chlorinated and filtered out water must be provide to them for drinking. There are assorted types of diets available commercially for your pet turtle, but the dietary demands depend basically on the species, however they must never be fed more than two or three times a week. Do not put any wood chips or tree bark in your tank because if a turtle ingests this, it can cause health issues plus it will also contaminate the water very quickly and cause molds or fungus to grow. Don’t forget turtles need twelve hours of sunlight, so if you are keeping your pet indoors, you have to put up a Ultra Violet lamp to provide the Vitamin D3, which one can get from sunshine.
This is why you see these creatures basking in the sun for hours, so when inside keep the tank at a place where there is not much temperature fluctuation and some shady area for them to relax. You could either make them with wood and stones or buy them from pet stores, but if you want to keep plants in the tank, make sure that they are safe for the creatures. Try to pay careful attention to your turtle’s behavior and take care of it the best you can because they are very entertaining to watch and will provide lots of enjoyment for your whole family.
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 02.03.09 under Pets And Animals
Andrew’s class has an oral report due next week. They have been studying nocturnal animals. Nocturnal animals sleep during the day and stay awake at night. His assignment is to pick a nocturnal animal and share what he learned with the class. He is the only student in the class who hasn’t picked one.
Andrew’s friend “The Brain” slept over last night. After everyone was asleep, they snuck out to look for nocturnal animals. Andrew was bored. To entertain himself he thought it would be fun to hang upside down on a tree branch. That wasn’t such a bright idea. The branch broke and so did his arm.
Although, he was restricted from some activities and even some chores he still had to do his oral report. I know it sounds unbelievable but his report is due Monday and he still hasn’t picked a nocturnal animal.
He convinced his mother to let him go over to friends’ house. His friend was going to help him pick a nocturnal animal and help him research it on the computer. The funniest thing happened as soon as he got to his friends’ house. His friends’ Mom was still puzzled. She wanted to know why he was hanging upside down in a tree at night like a bat. Andrew finally realized what nocturnal animal his report was going to be about! A bat!
Jake and Andrew looked for websites that had information about bats. Andrew learned many interesting and fascinating facts about them. He learned that a bat was a mammal, just like we are. He also found it cool how insect eating bats move around in the dark, a process called echolocation. This means when a bat sends out a high pitched sound a sound bounces off objects around them and comes back to their ears. Also, when a bat rests he hangs upside down. I bet he doesn’t break very many branches and arms. Andrew is so excited that his report is really coming together. When he got home he practiced his oral report in front of the family. He decided to take his sisters’ advice and add pictures. Today the reports were due. Andrew was picked to go first and he was fantastic!Looking back, he realized that he should have gone about picking a nocturnal animal differently. All the worrying was for nothing.
In the future Andrew will relax! Andrew admits he gets overwhelmed easily. The teacher doesn’t even finish her sentence and he becomes nervous. As soon as he hears the word “project” his stomach does flip flops and whatever she says after that is “blocked out”. Andrew agrees this sounds pretty accurate. Perhaps, it would be in his best interest to research the topic on the computer first. Andrew agrees 100%. He said utilizing the computer should never be his last priority. He was really surprised how many websites were just a few clicks away from the topic he needed information on. For example; Google, Yahoo, and Ask.com are very helpful and simple to use to find out information. Andrew, realizes that on any of the above websites, he simply has to type a sentence or the main words of your topic. It is unbelievable how fast the results are displayed…in seconds.
Andrew, thought about it and using a computer is so much easier than sneaking out and getting injured. Andrew said he did not look at the big picture when he made his careless decision. He also believes that this experience has taught him to stop and think before making any hasty decisions in the future. Andrew, knows if he has any other questions to just ask a family member someone will be more than happy to help him with his dilemma.
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[ No Comments ] Posted on 02.03.09 under Pets And Animals
If you took a trip back in time to 1870, you probably would have a hard time recognizing a Yorkshire Terrier. In about one hundred thirty years, the breed has gone through tremendous changes in their looks and in their functions. But the Yorkshire Terrier has adapted to the great changes that the Industrial Revolution brought to the economy and to family life. Yorkies back then weighed about thirty pounds and came in more colors than just blue and tan.
Despite being named after a Northern county in England, the direct ancestor stock of today’s Yorkshire Terrier came from Scotland. When Scottish weavers lost work because of the rise of factory made clothing, they had to move south and brought their dogs with them. These dogs were Scottish Terriers, Paisley Terriers, Clydesdale (or Clyde) Terriers, the latter two breeds are now extinct. The Scottish dogs bred with the local terrier breeds, thought to have been Skye Terriers, Maltese and the now extinct breeds of Black and Tan English and Waterside. The eventual result was Huddersfield Ben, considered the fore sire of the entire Yorkshire Terrier breed.
Back in 1865 – the year of Huddersfield Ben’s birth – dogs were bred to exhibit useful qualities, not for their looks. There also was not much interest in keeping breeds pure. There are very few accurate records of dog breeding at this time. It is also thought that dog breeding was considered such a secret business that no records were kept for fear of the knowledge getting out to competitors. Yorkshire Terriers got their name because the breed was perfected in Yorkshire.
The Scottish dogs then inevitably wooed the blushing English roses of the local canine population. It is thought those breeds were the Black and Tan English Terrier (also now extinct), the Skye Terrier and the Waterside Terrier (which is – you guessed it – also extinct). According to the majority of Yorkshire Terrier information sources, the founding father of the breed, Huddersfield Ben, was born in Yorkshire in 1865. He became one of the most admired dogs of his day.
Back then, dogs went everywhere with their masters. A Yorkshire Terrier would go to work in the mines and come home with his master to the family. The family found the Yorkies to be great companions and excellent watchdogs. The coats became even softer and silkier. Eventually, the men went to work without the dogs and the dogs became pampered family members. The breed needed very little exercise, looked spectacular and was very trainable.
It is thought that the sire Huddersfield Ben weighed about thirty pounds. As the need for working dogs decreased, the demand for small dogs increased. The Yorkshire Terrier became increasingly smaller and smaller.
However, the Yorkshire Terrier also became loyal and friendly companions around the home. They became excellent guard dogs and soon won their way into the wives and daughter’s hearts. With the advent of dog showing, the breed became fashionable and ever smaller. The breed was introduced into America as early as 1872 and quickly conquered the New World. In 2006, Yorkshire Terriers became the second most popular purebred dog in America.
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