Parrot Diseases
There are numerous diseases that can afflict parrots, budgies and the like and you as a bird owner should know about them, because it’s only possible to protect parrots from potential diseases with the relevant background knowledge. In this article, you will discover the most important parrot diseases. 1. Aspergillosis: One of the best-known parrot diseases Aspergillosis...
How To Get Budgies Through The Summer
Budgies come from Australia and are used to dry heat there. If budgies get too hot in summer, they retreat to cooler places. Since they are predominantly kept in cages when in human hands, budgies cannot protect themselves from heat stress. Thus, these attractive birds rely on your help. Heat...
Macaws
Hardly any bird lovers can resist the unmistakable plumage, striking beauty and character of macaws. However, these attractive jungle birds are very demanding of their owners. We have summarised for you the most important tips for owning and caring for these exotic birds. Appearance: What distinguishes the appearance of macaws? The Psittacidae family is...
Bourke’s Parrot
Although Bourke’s parrots are more inconspicuous and not as popular as budgies or cockatiels, these birds still make an impression with their calming and loving nature and thanks to being easy to own. Their pleasant singing isn’t too loud, so Bourke’s parrots can make suitable pets without complaints from...
Blue-Green Algae – Identification and Prevention
Blue algae looks like a green-blue carpet which can cover plants, decorations, and the bottom layer of the aquarium. Not only are they an eyesore, but blue-green algae can pose a significant risk to all forms of life in the aquarium. But what actually are they, and how do they...
Butterfly Koi
Are you looking for new carps (Cyprinus carpio) for your pond? Then you should definitely consider the Butterfly Koi. Read in this article the most important information on this beautiful Koi. Appearance: What does a Butterfly Koi look like? As the name states, the elegant and colourful Butterfly Koi has a...
Changing the Water in your Aquarium
As long as there are aquariums, there will be in-depth discussions about how frequently the water should be changed! Although this opinion is nearly obsolete, there are some exotic fish keepers who believe the aquarium works with a biological balance similar to that found in nature, and that changing...
Land Hermit Crab
The Land Hermit Crab only lives in the water as a larva and later adapts to life on land. But what are the demands of these quirky crabs when kept by humans? Find out the most important information in this article. Appearance: Recognise a Land Hermit Crab from these characteristics The...
Fancy Rats: The Most Important Basics for Ownership
Rats divide opinions: Some find them disgusting, whilst others value their intelligence and alert nature. If you would like to keep fancy rats as pets, you can find the most important information here. Appearance of fancy rats The cute face with little round ears and beady eyes, the cute paws, the lively...
How To Protect Your Rabbit From Heat
30 degrees in the shade, no breeze is blowing. We cool down with ice-cold drinks or trips to outdoor pools – but how can you protect your rabbits from the heat? Rabbits are anything but sun worshippers. Outdoors they live in burrows, which they are happiest only leaving at twilight....