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How to build an aviary
Building an aviary is a natural extension of bird keeping. Fresh air, rain, wind and sunlight improves birds’ health.
Read more 17 May 2021Fatty Liver Disease in Parrots
Vet expert Dr. Sophie Bell discusses the issue of fatty liver disease (Hepatic Lipidosis). She explores causes, the most common symptoms, the main preventative methods, how it is diagnosed and then treated through diet and medicine.
Read more 9 Apr 2021Do bearded dragons need baths?
Reptile expert Pete Hawkins gives his opinion along with vet Dr Sophie Bell, on this controversial subject.
Read more 11 Mar 2021What can African grey parrots eat?
Your African grey should be eating fresh vegetables and fruit, along with pellets or seeds depending on what your bird will accept. You can home cook for your bird to make it more fun.
Read more 22 Feb 2021Tortoise names - from girl, to boy, to funny to famous
Looking for a name for your new tortoise? From girl, to boy, to funny to famous, we've done the research for you!
Read more 15 Jan 2021Introducing a new bearded dragon to your home
It's advisable to keep a new bearded dragon (or any lizard) away from other pet reptiles for the first few months, to monitor for health conditions that could be contagious.
Read more 6 Jan 2021What can Blue-tongued skinks eat?
Blue-tongued skinks (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) are an opportunistic omnivorous species.
Read more 20 Oct 2020What parrots can live together?
Can pet parrots live together? There are too many variables to give a clear cut - yes they can, or no, they cannot
Read more 9 Oct 2020Tortoise parasites - worms
Parasitic worm eggs under the microscope - each type has its own distinctive appearance, so they can be identified and counted, enabling the severity of an infection to be assessed from a faecal sample.
Read more 7 Oct 2020Guinea pig names
With so many Guinea pig names to choose from, which one will you pick?
Read more 18 Aug 2020Parrots and sleeping
A 12 hour sleep cycle is the norm for many parrots. How you can achieve this in the best possible way for your parrot, and you?
Read more 16 Jul 2020Best pet lizards
Every lizard requires specialist care, regardless and most people looking for a ‘beginner’ lizard are doing so because children will be involved with its care. Therefore my beginners list incorporates this as a ranking order, to determine easiest from hardest
Read more 3 Jul 2020