Parrots are one of the most ancient pets. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of birds, including parrots. The ancient Greeks and Romans admired parrots, and rich families kept them in ornate cages and had their servants care for them and teach them to speak. In the first century, Pliny the Elder described a bird similar to […]
According to ancient Egyptian law, taking the life of a greyhound warranted the same punishment as killing a man. The Ibizan Hound is an ancient breed which originated in Spain but may have been used by the Pharaohs for hunting. As early as 3500 B.C., Egyptians were domesticating wildcats from Africa. They considered cats to […]
Land O’Lakes Purina brand has issued a voluntary recall of some varieties of poultry feed due to insufficient levels of Vitamin D. Too low levels of Vitamin D in birds can cause weakness, fractures, joint problems and potentially, death. The feed was manufactured between May 23rd and July 20th, 2012 at the Milford, Indiana, Nashville, […]
