I foster and rehabilitate a lot of animals and birds. But, cleanliness matters the most to me. I always wanted to give a great, liveable space that has a good aroma as well. But, the choice of fragrance has put me at stake especially when I thought of using essential oils around my birds. Are…
I have a parrot that craves to eat anything I eat. But, the food pattern does not work that way for all creatures. Last year when I was having dates, one of my parrots grabbed a piece of it and ate it. I was shocked and panicked. I rushed to the vet to find out…
Two days ago, I visited a friend’s home where she was feeding rice to her bunnies and they enjoyed eating it. What is worse is they were munching noodles and rice flakes in addition to cooked white rice happily. This appalled me and I decided to write an article about rice and rabbits. Can rabbits…
When you get a rabbit home, you are often instructed about giving the right environment. But, what is the best liner? Are all woods recommended? Well, not really! I was initially instructed to use douglas fir and a lot of other wood shavings. Before we go into detail on the exact lining I use and…
When I fostered a parrot for the first time, I was terribly scared when I saw him scared due to loud noises. I was worried if he would develop anxiety due to fear. But, after enquiring with an avian vet about the nature of parrots, I had to stay extra cautious. Can parrots have heart…
I have been with rabbits for more than a decade. From my experience, I’d call them one of the creatures that can get scared too quickly. There are times when they get instantly scared. If you raise bunnies, you should know what can happen as a result of fear among rabbits. Can rabbits die of…
I like to keep my home airy and aromatic. I have had the habit of using an essential oil diffuser. But, things changed when I got birds into my home. Several smells like perfumes, air fresheners, fumes, and vaporizers can have different impacts on birds (including budgies). If you have the habit of using any…
It was 2011 when I began fostering and rehabilitating hamsters at home. Different hamsters had specific needs. But, one thing that kept me confused is the bedding material. Every hamster owner suggested different bedding. That’s when I realized something isn’t going right and I decided to research the best, safest bedding for hamsters and I…
Rabbits are interesting pals that can let you become curious about their behaviors and activities several times. One of them is their pee and poo styles. Raising rabbits for over a decade, I still keep learning about their behaviors and needs, especially the nature and frequency of pee. So, how often do rabbits pee? A…
A week ago, I panicked literally crazily when I found ants inside the room where my rabbits usually used to play. I didn’t know if ants would harm rabbits or if rabbits would get side effects because of ant bites. It sounded like an endless puzzle. I spoke to my vet to understand how ants…