Getting to Know Lop Rabbits

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Many people are under the impression that lop rabbits require less attention because of their size, but that's far from being the case. Lop rabbits demand a lot of attention and not taking care of them properly could lead to severe complications. In this piece, I will give you some pointers on how to take care of your rabbit properly.

Let's begin with the diet. Most lop rabbits eat a diet consisting of pellets, grass and various types of hay. Some pellets contain a mix of different ingredients and hay. When it comes to choosing the right pellets for your rabbit, you have to make sure that they are high in fiber. Fiber is essential if you want to keep your rabbit's digestive system healthy.

Even though rabbits love vegetables, you have to be careful which types of vegetables you feed your rabbit. Per example, cauliflower, spinach, carrots and romaine lettuce should only be given to your pet once, maybe twice per week. But you should never give your rabbit iceberg lettuce; doing so could lead to severe diarrhea. Potatoes should also be avoided because of their high starch content. Starchy foods might cause your rabbit to develop gas and rabbits have very delicate digestive systems, so you should keep the amount of starch to a minimum.

Lop rabbits tend to be inactive and sedentary, so it's very important that you watch how much food you give them. They can easily become overweight if you feed them too much. So if you want your rabbit to remain healthy, you should limit the amount of food you give them, especially if they're old.

You have to clean your rabbit's cage regularly and make sure that you get a cage with padded floor. Most rabbit cages come with wired floors and they could hurt you rabbit's paws if they're not padded properly. You also have to make sure that you equip your rabbit's cage with a resting board.

It's very important that you clean your rabbit's cage every single day. Why? Because rabbit urine has a very distinctive smell that can become overwhelming if you don't clean it immediately. Even though lop rabbits are not the most active animals, you still have to make sure that they get the exercise that they need. Make sure that you let your rabbit out of his cage at least twice a day if you want him to stay healthy.

Lop rabbits need a lot of attention and you have to make sure that you look after them so they don't get hurt or ill. So before you think about buying one for your family, make sure that you are prepared to give your rabbit the care that he needs.

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The Best Way To Purchase Chickens

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There are many considerations to make when deciding what type of chickens to buy. Firstly, it's important to decide exactly what you will be using the birds for. If you're raising the birds for show and/or for pets, the type of chicken you will purchase will vary as will if you are choosing to raise a flock for egg or meat production. Once you establish what you will be raising the birds for, you can begin to make an educated decision regarding what type of chicken you will raise.

After you've decided what type of chicken you will purchase, you have to realistically establish how many birds you will raise, and in what type of environment. Some choose to raise their flock in a cage, while others pasture their chickens and allow them to roam free throughout their property. As always, check your local zoning regulations for information on legislation regarding raising chickens. It is very important not to purchase any chickens until you know for certain you can properly raise them humanely and within the confines of the law in your area.

Once you are ready to purchase your chickens, you can choose from three options: purchasing fertile eggs, purchasing chicks, or purchasing full-grown chickens. If this is your first chicken buying and raising experience, it is recommended that you do not choose to purchase fertile eggs. Fertile eggs require specific equipment to hatch properly. Even when properly incubated (a process involving a lot of time and work) it is not guaranteed that your chicks will hatch.

Purchasing chicks is highly recommended. Chicks cost the same as purchasing fertile eggs, and require a lot less work. Chicks are beneficial because you will know how old they are, and if you have them sexed you will be prepared in knowing if the birds are male or female. Chicks, when purchased from a quality hatchery, usually carry less disease and parasites, making them the healthier option. However it's necessary to realize that when you choose to purchase chicks you will be spending more time making sure they are raised safely. Chicks can become injured easily, so they require more care. If you do not have your chicks sexed, you will not know whether or not they will be able to lay eggs. Lastly, when you purchase chicks you cannot be certain of their quality until they are 4-5 months mature.

Buying adult fowl comes with advantages and disadvantages as well. It's not easy to tell the sex of older birds, and while you can get help in this arena, some people prefer to know for certain. When you don't know how old your adult birds are, you cannot be sure of how many eggs they will yield. There is also a greater risk for disease and parasites when you purchase an adult chicken. On the other hand, adult chickens are beneficial because you can immediately tell the quality of the bird and you do not have to wait for the fowl to mature before yielding eggs and/or meat.

After you find a quality breeder, discuss your options regarding chickens to buy. Depending on the environment you can devote to raising chickens, and the amount of experience you have in raising chickens, this can alter the age of the chickens you purchase.

It's important to learn what type of chickens to buy if you want to raise them as pets or for eggs or meat. There are different breeds that do better for each one of these purposes and you will have better success if you stay within the suggested breeds when you buy. Pick up a FREE chicken mini-course that will give you needed information raising chickens as well as building chicken coops. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tom_Dewey

Reducing Parrot Dust - 5 Things You Can Do To Get Rid of Bird Dust

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Dust from birds such as African Greys, Cockatoos, Cockatiels, and Amazons can seem impossible to get rid of. As gorgeous as these birds are the dust they produce can be a hazard for both birds and humans. Nothing will completely eliminate it, but here are 5 things you can do that will limit the dust you see and breathe.

Provide Water for Bathing---Providing a bowl of water separate and apart from drinking water will encourage your bird to take the proverbial bird bath. Regular bathing will greatly reduce the amount of dust and dander that is available to go airborne when you pet preens, flies, shakes or plays.

You can also make bathing an activity that you do together by installing a shower perch. When you take a shower you can take your bird in with you and give it the opportunity to fly in and out of a gentle stream of water as it chooses. Consult with an avian vet about best frequency for baths and a recommendation for bird-friendly shampoo.

Reduce Fibrous Materials---Curtains, upholstered furniture, wall-to-wall carpet all make great hiding places for dust. Normal daily activities can cause the dust that has settled on these surfaces to go airborne and create a vicious cycle that can be hard to break. Use shutters, wood or tile, and leather than can be cleaned thoroughly and damp wiped to eliminate the particles completely.

Clean With Water----Using a damp mop to clean floors will trap particles and prevent them from being able to go airborne and settle somewhere else. Likewise using a damp cloth to capture particulates on blinds, shutters, and furniture will really take the dust out of circulation.

Give Daily Attention to the Cage----Be sure to change the cage paper each day. Use gloves and mist it first before removing it. This will minimize the amount of dust that is able to go airborne. Put soiled paper outdoors so that pollutants cannot possibly re-enter your indoor air.

Continually Filter Bird Room Air---Having a cleaner run 24 hours a day to constantly keep the level of particles low is a low maintenance, efficient and economical way to literally keep the dust and dander down.

The best type of filter for efficient removal of particulates is a HEPA (or high efficiency particle arresting) filter. Designed to remove particles that are.3 microns or greater, it is a perfect match for your bird's dust and dander.

Using these 5 suggestions to tackle the extra particles that your birds produce will provide cleaner air for both you and your bird. And clean air can greatly lengthen your bird's life span---and yours too.

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