My husband Virgil and I have three retired racing greyhounds. We know something about their racing lives, and we’ve realized that there’s inspiration here for dogs in any active dog sport, like agility. On race day, a greyhound starts out with a very small breakfast. The small meal cues the dog that it’s a race […]
There are many bird illnesses that appear to have the same or similar symptoms. Some are even transmittable to humans. If your bird’s behavior changes or is worrisome, it’s time to consult your vet. Alopecia (loss of feathers) – Causes can be poor diet, external parasites, hormone imbalance or self-inflicted due to boredom or nervousnous. […]
Where does the Cockatiel come from? The Cockatiel is native to inland Australia. It inhabits the wetlands and bush. As Australia does not allow the export of native wildlife, Cockatiels are bred in captivity. What does the Cockatiel look like? The Cockatiel is kin to the Cockatoo, but smaller. The Cockatiel’s yellow crest is erect […]
