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For what it's worth...mine won't touch mallow...at least the species I have growing in the yard...

It's good that your Mom is open to suggestions. I think the plastic wading pool is a good idea. This is an older animal it doesn't need a closed chamber anymore. What damage has occurred can't be undone, you can only try and improve the situation for the animals from here on in. The peat...

Hahaha! What a good idea though. I never would have thought to use undies to hold the diaper on with! :D Regardless, I'm sure he'll be happier going commando...

I have not clipped any freshly weaned young birds myself. However, our white-capped pionus (from a breeder) and the budgie (from the bulk-budgie bin at the pet store) were clipped when we got them. Both learned to fly after their feathers grew back in. The cockatiel (hand-reared, but from the...

Depends on the kind of tree it came from... Most woods are fine. Some are toxic.

I thought part of the point of using real terra cotta was that it provides a rough surface - which helps keep the beak trimmed and provides traction.

Everything is controversial! Just somethings more so than others. I have seen many people doing everything 'wrong' (with a lot of pet care, and other endeavors) and ending up with a great situation, and I have seen people do everything 'right' and end up with issues. I'm sure there are a host...

You'd think! :) Just the prairies though! During a cold snap we think -20 C is balmy.

We are preparing for -40 C... How cold does it get in your neck of the world?

They can be very affectionate. If my husband and I are both engaging with her, she will cuddle and coo with him - but scream and bite me. If he is away (not in the house), she will cuddle and coo with me. He is away with work a lot, and when he is home he mostly ignores her, so I don't think...

I also have one. We 'rescued' her when she was around 3 years old (and she is 12 years old now) She had started plucking then. She still plucks, no matter what I have tried. Once they start, they often will not stop. The trick is to keep them from starting in the first place. And to do...

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The bigger the better. The smallest footprint recommendation (at least for a Hermann's or Russian) is 4' X 8' for an indoor enclosure. A tank is too small for an adult of any species. A converted bookshelf is one option. Building something from plywood (and sealing it for moisture) is...

I just got a Daschund! Now I have 2..and 4 dogs total.

I'm sure Sarge is happy to find a new home that appreciates him! :D