While the Quaker Parrot (also known as the Monk Parrot) is a South American bird, there are large colonies in South Florida, the Midwest and the Northeast United States. Quaker Parrots bob their heads and shake, normal behavior for them and the reason for their name. Adult birds are about 12 inches long. Colors are […]
Well actualy, not a new nose but a new take on a nose that’s been around for quite a while. To give you some background, hospital patients today face a threat from the “Superbug”, a drug-resistant bacteria. Clostridium Difficile (C. diff) is a potentially fatal bacteria that forms spores and can live in the environment […]
Pigs can be prone to dry skin, particularly in arid environments. Lack of humidity, especially for pigs who live indoors, can cause itchy, flaking skin. Other causes contributing to dry skin could be skin parasites or diets lacking essential vitamins and minerals. Coat texture can change with the seasons and often, skin will be drier […]
