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. Breeding hedgehogs can be both the most rewarding, and the most heart-wrenching of endeavors. Few activities can come close to matching the wonders...

It is very easy to tell when Degus are breeding due to the many breeding activities that occur. Breeding activities include: the male grooming...

Most females mature at about 7 months of age and may be put into breeding at this time. Males should be placed into breeding...

Materials. 3/4 inch wooden boards or PVC pipe with attachable wooden roofs are commonly used for bluebird boxes. Peterson boxes often use 2 x...

Winter is a difficult time for backyard chickens - the combination of shorter days and colder weather makes it even more important to ensure...

Flaxseed is a great supplement used to increase the nutritional value of your chickens’ eggs. It’s cheap and easy to add to your regular...

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are a great source of protein and calcium for backyard chickens. Because they have both protein and calcium, along...

Considering a skunk as a pet? Some of the skunk's personality traits can make them a challenge to live with - they are active...

Rats are omnivores and eat just about anything. Rats love grapes and avocados, but the basic rat diet should be a balanced pellet diet....

A Prairie dog is diurnal, which means they are active in the daylight hours. You will find them in the wild in short grass...

The Name "Opossum": The first known usage of the word "opossum" occured in 1610 in promotional literature for the Jamestown, Virginia settlement. It read:...

Description. The common degu, also known as Octodon degus, is a small rodent that is endemic to central Chile. The name "degus" comes from...