Animals

If there are possums living in your area you likely already know that they will try to eat almost any food that they can get their hands on. These animals are scavenging animals, they will eat whatever food is available. If you’re taking care of a possum and wondering if you can feed them cat […]

Possums and humans have had to live side by side because of rapid urbanization. They have learned to be more creative with where they nest as well. These animals can create nests in a variety of locations, so, where do possums nest? This article looks into it  A possum will nest wherever it’s safe, enclosed, […]

Your furry, feline, mini lion is probably the protector of your house. It keeps rats, mice, lizards and other small animals out, it may even keep an eye on the neighbour’s dog at times. Sometimes your cat may ingest these small animals too. So, do cats eat squirrels?  If you have a pet cat you […]

Domestic pets eat wildlife like rats, squirrels, and birds quite often. They enjoy the thrill of the chase and sometimes outsmart the wild animal and catch it. If you get home and find that your cat ate a squirrel you may be concerned. This article looks at why this happens and if your cat will […]

You can try as hard as you might to feed your cat a strict diet of pet food but sometimes their animal instincts kick in and they catch a wild rat, squirrel bird or another small wild animal. In some cases, your feline friend will eat the squirrel whole leaving only the bushy tail, in […]

After a long day of running around, chickens need to get back into the cop for their own protection, unfortunately, they may not want to. This article answers the question “How to get chickens back in the coop” You can get chickens back in the coop by getting them used to a specific feeding sound. […]

Many people think that only dogs wag their tails. But this isn’t the case chickens have been seen waging their tails as well. So, why do chickens wag their tails? Chickens wag their tails to move fluids from their tail-end glands to their feathers before preening, to release old feathers, and to display emotional states […]

I mean eggs are eggs right, so shouldn’t they all be the same size? Well if own chickens you’ll quickly notice that there are different sizes of eggs. So, the question is how to get chickens to lay bigger eggs? If you want to get chickens to lay bigger eggs you need to ensure that […]

Chickens are one of the oldest and most domesticated birds. They have entertained us with their charming feathers, curious stares, cockfights, and mating rituals. In the sixth century, roosters were used as religious emblems. Today they are the most popular meat protein source across the world. It’s understandable why scientists across all disciplines agree that […]

Sure enough, chickens do eat feathers.  But why do chickens eat feathers? This article goes into why they eat feathers and other questions you may be asking yourself. Chickens eat feathers because of bullying, over mating, moulting, nutrient deficiencies, parasitic attacks, or disease. Generally, if these birds are in good health and are safe they […]