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Red-eared turtles breed in captivity only if the rules for their maintenance are followed and favorable conditions for mating are created. Turtles are anxious about the choice of a partner, it is desirable that several males and females be placed in the aviary
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If you keep a reptile, amphibian or predatory invertebrate that feeds on insects at home, it is better for you to breed live food yourself, since there may be supply disruptions in any stores, and in winter it is unrealistic to find insects in nature
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The aquarium is a transparent container for the constant keeping of fish. The water in the aquarium plays a huge role for the organisms and plants living in it. Try to monitor the purity of the water and adhere to the recommendations. It is necessary Aquarium, water and attached instructions
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If a kitten appears in your house, you need to closely monitor it and take care of its health. In order for the immunity of a four-legged friend to be strong and able to withstand various diseases, the pet must be given preventive vaccinations
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Captive breeding is a sign of good maintenance, so if you decide to breed red-eared turtles, you need to create suitable conditions for this. Breeding turtles requires several healthy adult males and females. The sex of males is determined at a length of about 9-10 cm (at the age of 2-5 years), the sex of females at a length of 15-17 cm (which corresponds to an age of 3-8 years)
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Male or female? This question is asked by all people who are going to buy a budgerigar. In order to determine reliably, you need to know the age of the bird. Instructions Step 1 The sex of birds is determined primarily by the cornea, which changes color depending on the age of the bird
Budgerigars are one of the most popular pets. They delight the eye with their bright plumage, are unpretentious in keeping, and readily breed in captivity. The vocal apparatus of these birds is designed in such a way that they can be taught to speak words and even whole sentences
There is an opinion that male parrots are more amenable to human speech training than females, but this is far from the case. If you have a desire to teach your parrot a couple of three phrases, with the necessary preparation and some practice, this task is quite feasible
The budgerigar is an excellent choice of a pet for keeping it in an apartment. He does not require a lot of space and any special conditions for keeping and gets along well with the owners, including children, who, undoubtedly, will also be very happy with such an exotic feathered pet
We all know from childhood that it is easy and simple to measure the length of a boa constrictor in parrots. And we even remember that one well-known boa constrictor has a length of 38 parrots. How to measure the parrot itself? It is necessary ordinary centimeter ruler or tape Instructions Step 1 By means of measurements, coupled with a general inspection, any wild bird caught is assessed in order to clarify mainly the sex and age of the bird
Has a winged inhabitant appeared in your house? Do not rush to tame him immediately, birds are very delicate creatures, and they need time to get used to a new place. Instructions Step 1 In order to reduce the stress of transport, it is necessary to transport the new pet in a closed carrier with good ventilation
Today, there are about 300 species of parrots on earth. They are all very diverse and each is interesting in its own way. Their largest representatives attract special attention. The largest parrot in terms of weight and body length can be considered a kakapo
When buying a parrot, it is very important to choose a healthy individual. Such a bird, with proper care, will delight you for a long time with beautiful plumage, cheerful chirping and good mood. Instructions Step 1 If possible, get your parrots from reputable breeders, nurseries or pet stores
Has a winged tenant appeared in your house? Do not rush to immediately start training him - in order for him to become tame and start talking, you need to know some of the features of raising parrots. Instructions Step 1 If you want your parrot to become tame, then you should only buy a young bird
To determine the largest parrot in the world, it is worth using several criteria. Judging by the length of the bird from the tip of the tail to the beak, then the hyacinth macaw will be considered the largest parrot, and if we take into account the weight and length of the bird's body, then the kakapo will certainly win
Budgerigars are one of the most popular pets today. Small size, bright color, inquisitive nature and, of course, the ability to repeat human speech make these birds ideal for keeping even in a small apartment. Having decided to buy a "wavy"
If you want your pet to take part in official dog shows, regularly held by RKF, your desire alone will not be enough for this. It will be necessary to submit to the exhibition organizing committee all documents certifying not only the purity of the animal breed, but also its other characteristics
Laurie, cockatoo, macaw and other representatives of the order of parrots are well known to everyone. You do not need to be an expert to distinguish them from other birds at first glance by their hooked beak and bright color, characteristic of most species of parrots
The parrot itself will not speak. He needs to be taught this. Of course, you can buy an adult parrot that speaks, but its cost is quite high. In addition, adult parrots have a hard time getting used to new owners. There is only one way out - to buy a chick, become a friend for him and teach speech on his own
If you have a desire to have a loyal friend and a pleasant companion at home, you should consider a good option - to get yourself a talkative parrot. These birds will surely become a decoration of the house, as they have a bright color and give the dwelling a certain exotic flavor
So, if you decide to have a pet and give preference exclusively to a parrot, then first of all you should deal with the breed of this bird. For the correct choice, it is necessary to take into account a number of fundamental factors, thanks to which it will not be difficult to decide on the upcoming purchase
When buying a parrot, people sometimes do not attach too much importance to its feeding and think that packaging a ready-made grain mixture is all that a bird needs. However, why not make your pet tasty and make its diet more varied? Undoubtedly, ready-made cereal mix is the mainstay of the diet of parrots, but there are a number of foods that can be eaten with additional health benefits for the feathered pet
Why do people keep birds at home? Probably because birds symbolize freedom, independence and flight. Being next to a bird, a person subconsciously brings these concepts closer to himself, feeling himself in harmony with nature. The pacifying chirping, grace and defenselessness of birdies make the heart sink and be fascinated to watch every beat of its light wings
Amazons are fairly large ornamental parrots that live in South America. There are several types of such birds. The body length of a parrot varies from 20 to 40 cm. If properly kept at home, an Amazon can live from 40 to 50 years. The most popular for home keeping are yellow-winged, yellow-headed and white-headed Amazons
The ancient Romans and Greeks tamed the gray parrots. However, then only noble and wealthy people managed to acquire these beautiful pets. These parrots can remember and reproduce almost everything that was heard by them. Being unpretentious birds, gray rais become ideal pets