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Cockatiel Guide - A Guide to Feeding Cockatiels

A Guide to Chicken Eggs

Chicken eggs are a staple in kitchens around the globe, cherished not just for their nutritional value but also for their versatility in cooking. Rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, they play ...

Cockatiels - A Guide to Cockatiels

What are cockatiels like and what do their calls sound like? Cockatiels are affectionate and outgoing, making them excellent companions. Birds are one of the best animals to have as pets, and cocka...

A Guide to Chicken Roosts

Raising backyard chickens can be incredibly rewarding, but ensuring their comfort and well-being is key to a happy flock. One crucial element is providing the perfect roost. Roosts are not only whe...

Syrian Hamsters - Our Guide

What are Syrian Hamsters? Syrian hamsters are found all the way from Romania and Bulgaria south-eastward through Syria, Turkey, Israel, the Caucasus and even parts of Iran. The colour of Syrian ham...

Campbell's Hamsters - Our Guide

What are Campbell's Hamsters? The second most popular hamster (after the Syrian hamster of course) is the dwarf Campbell's Russian hamster or phodophus campbelli in Latin. The Campbell's hamster is...

Cockatoo Habits & Behaviour - A Guide

How do cockatoos live together in nature? Quite a bit is known about the way of life and the behaviour of cockatoos in their natural habitat, which is in contrast to most of the other parrot specie...

A Guide to Chicken Mites & Lice

Chicken mites and lice are external parasites that can significantly impact the health and well-being of poultry flocks. Mites are tiny arachnids that feed on the blood and skin of chickens, while ...

Roborovski & Chinese Hamsters - Our Guide

What is a Roborovski Hamster? A rarer dwarf hamster, the roborovski hamster, is less well known than the syrian, campbell and winter white hamsters, but its social nature and petite size have very ...

Chicken Eggs & Hen Laying - A Guide

How old are hens when they start laying eggs? Hens can start laying (called Pullets when they’re young) when they are about six months old. Those hatched very early in the spring will sometimes lay...

Squirrel Food - A Guide To Feeding Squirrels

Parakeet Food - A Guide To Feeding Parakeets

How do parakeets feed in the wild? Research has shown that parakeets feed, in the wild, mainly on seeds and fruits. Some species, for examples lories and lorikeets, or the Kea of New Zealand, are s...

Hamster Food - A Guide To Feeding Hamsters

Pet hamsters are among the easiest small animals to feed, so the easiest thing to do is to buy the best quality hamster food mixes and augment the seed mixes with some fresh fruit and vegetables, a...

A Guide to Poultry Chicken Nest Boxes

Whether you're new to raising chickens or an experienced backyard enthusiast, providing your hens with the perfect place to lay their eggs is essential for maintaining a healthy, happy flock. Nest ...

Parrot Food - A Guide To Feeding Parrots

There are thousands of parrot species in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and indigenous to many different environments, so It’s difficult to have a one-size-fits-all approach to feeding parrots....

Canary Food - A Guide To Feeding Canaries

Budgies, Cockatiels and Grass Parakeets - A Guide

Budgerigars Perhaps the most popular and familiar of the small parakeets, budgerigars are native of the dry, temperate grasslands in Australia where they gather in huge, noisy flocks. Budgies in th...

Bird Boxes and Bird Baths - Our Guide

What are bird boxes and why should install bird boxes in your garden? Like food and water, shelter is also a necessity for birds. Most of the time, birds need shelter to reproduce and increase thei...

Duck Food - A Guide On How To Feed Ducks

Guinea Pig Breeds - A Guide to Guinea Pig Breeds

First of all, why should you choose guinea pigs? Guinea pigs make wonderful pets, even for children as young as 5 years old. Adult guinea pigs weigh 2 to 4 pounds, which makes them easier to handle...

Finches - A Guide to Finches

Finches feed mainly on seeds but, by adopting different feeding strategies, they can exploit a variety of food sources without competing with each other: Goldfinches, for example, eat small seeds w...

Chicken Food - How To Feed Chickens - Our Guide

A trip to the local feed store might be intimidating, particularly for new poultry owners. Each colourful bag of chicken feed carries numerous phrases, including "mash" and "grower feed" as well as...

Guinea Pig Food - A Guide to Feeding Guinea Pigs

Your guinea pig's health depends on a balanced diet that includes guinea pig feed pellets, fresh foods that provide vitamin C, alfalfa for protein and roughage, and fresh water. During warm weather...

Pigeons - A Guide to Pigeon Birds

Introduced and bred for sport, pheasants are game birds, whereas pigeons and doves have adapted well to living alongside people, although their presence is sometimes unwelcome. Large flocks of fera...

How to feed and attract wild birds to your garden - Guide

Why feeding wild birds is important As more of the countryside is swallowed up by new housing and industrial developments, the natural habitats of many birds are being reduced or lost altogether. G...

Winter White Hamsters - Our Guide

What are Winter White Hamsters? The dwarf winter white hamster, or phodophus sungorus in Latin, is originally from the grassy steppes of eastern Kazakhstan and southwestern Siberia. This hamster wa...

Swans, Ducks & Aquatic Birds - A Guide

Some birds are drawn to gardens with or near ponds and streams because of feeding opportunities, while others seek sanctuary from would-be predators in these surroundings. There is a great variety ...

A Guide to Chicken Coops & Runs

Raising chickens in your backyard can be a rewarding experience, but it all starts with providing a safe and comfortable environment for your flock. A well-built chicken coop and run are essential ...

Chicken Breeds - A Guide To Chicken Breeds

When starting a new flock, you have to decide whether you want large chickens or bantams. Bantams are normally kept as pets or for show, while the larger breeds are commonly preferred by those with...

Duck Breeds - A Guide to Duck Breeds

Black duck (also, black mallard) The black mallard, or black duck, is very similar to the mallard in some respects, but there is a difference as the bill is exactly the same size and shape as the M...

Hamster Toys - Our Guide To Hamster Toys

Why should I buy hamster toys for my hamster?  Hamsters love to play! People often associate toys for pets with cats and dogs, but all domestic animals, no matter how great or small in size, needs ...

Bird Feeders, Stations and Tables - Our Guide

Do birds prefer feeders, stations or tables? The utmost requirement for any animal is eating and drinking to be alive and the same goes for birds of course. But, you can’t install a feeder of a hum...

Tawny, Little and Barn Owls - A Guide

More likely to be heard rather than seen, owls become more active after dark feeding on a diet of small mammals, birds, rodents and invertebrates. It is possible to determine the diet of owls by ex...

Chicken Food - A Guide to Feeding Chickens

What types of chicken feed are there available? Unlike many other animals, due to poultry consumption globally, the dietary requirements of chickens have been thoroughly researched and it has been ...

Hamster Cages and Hamster Wheels - Our Guide

How long do hamster live for? Keeping a hamster is great for all groups of ages of children, but it's important to know that it will be with you for a short period because it has a short lifespan. ...

How To Incubate Chicken Eggs

Egg incubation is a fascinating process that transforms a simple egg into a living chick. For breeders and hobbyists, mastering this art is crucial, as successful incubation ensures healthy hatchli...

What Are the Best Chicken Breeds for Raising Chickens at Home?

Raising chickens at home has become an increasingly popular hobby appealing to those seeking fresh eggs and a sustainable lifestyle. However, the success of your chicken-keeping venture largely hin...

Magpies, Rooks, Ravens, Jackdaws, Starlings and Nightingales

Studies suggest that corvids, such as magpies, rooks and ravens, rank among the most intelligent of birds. Many display an instinctive desire to hoard food, such as acorns, to help sustain them thr...

Rhode Island, Plymouth, Leghorn, Orpington & Australorp Chickens

Our Guide to Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Barred Rock, Leghorn, Orpington and Australorp Chickens This Seedzbox guide highlights five popular chicken breeds: Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Barred Rock,...

Robins, Sparrows, Dunnocks, Wrens, Tits & Blackbirds

Although sparrows, dunnocks and wrens commonly reside in gardens, these birds are not easily noticed because of their small stature. The dull-coloured plumage provides camouflage, blending in with ...

A History of Hamsters

When were hamsters first discovered? The earliest published reference to the Syrian golden hamster was in The Natural History of Aleppo, which was published in 1740 by an English physician named Al...

How To Add New Chickens To Your Flocks

Bringing new chickens into your flock can be an exciting and transformative experience for any poultry keeper. Not only can it enhance your flock's productivity by increasing egg production, but it...

How Much Does It Cost To Raise Chickens?

Raising chickens has become an increasingly popular choice for UK households, whether for a sustainable source of fresh eggs or simply the joy of keeping these charming birds as pets. However, one ...

How To Clean & Groom Your Guinea Pig

Why is grooming and cleaning guinea pigs important? Grooming is as important to the health of your guinea pig as proper diet and safe living quarters. Even the cleanest cage will not help a guinea ...

How to Look After Baby Chicks

Raising baby chicks is a fulfilling and exciting process, but it requires careful attention and preparation to ensure they thrive. From their earliest days, baby chicks rely on you for the basics o...

How to Keep Chickens Healthy and Maintain A Healthy Flock?

Raising a healthy chicken flock is essential not only for optimal egg production, but also for the overall well-being of your birds. A thriving flock contributes to your backyard ecosystem and brin...