When you hear the word parakeet, you’re probably thinking about the budgerigar or budgie, as they are affectionately called. However, a parakeet isn’t a specific type of parrot, but rather a term given to several small to medium-sized species of parrots with long tail feathers. The term parakeet isn’t a taxonomical reference to any genus or family of parrots; the parrots sometimes referred to as parakeets span multiple genera. Examples of parrots generally termed as parakeets include the aforementioned budgies, cockatiels, ring-necked parrots, and nose-ringed parrots. Read More...
While many people view rats as pests, others keep them as pets and don’t want to feed them anything that will hurt them. The good news is that they love watermelon, and it’s good for them too!
But how does watermelon fit into their overall diet, and how often should you give it to them? We break down everything that you need to know here.
Benefits of Watermelon for Rats For starters, rats love watermelon. Read More...
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Learn more » Tortoises are popular animals in the pet world, and that’s probably because they are perceived as not very hard to care for. Their care however is specialized and does require good research and amongst other things includes proper housing and a healthy diet. However, many owners are unsure on what to feed their tortoises and whether they can eat vegetables such as asparagus. Read More...
