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The origin of Chinchillas can be traced to Chile, a South American country. These furry creatures particularly originated from the Andes Mountains. The natural Chinchilla habitat includes rocks and burrows. Their agility allowed them to jump high and live in such highly elevated areas. Since they live in the mountains, Chins have to deal with different kinds of threats particularly predators like snakes, bird of preys, and canines. Like most animals, Chinchillas have different defence mechanisms to protect themselves from various threats. They usually spray their urine and release fur in order to escape their predators.

Chinchillas feed on a diet consisting of insects, seeds, and plants. Those that have the cage as Chinchilla habitat thus are often required by experts to be given with a hay-based diet. Giving other food to these pets may give them problems with their digestive tract. In their natural habitat, Chinchillas often group themselves into herds. Like most animals, Chins have the ability to breed at any point in the year.

Given their smooth fur and lovable personality, Chins have become popular choices as pets. Many people particularly in the United States choose Chins as their pets. Thus a cage can be considered as a Chinchilla habitat. However pet owners should look into several things to ensure that the cages they have for their Chins are appropriate and safe enough for these little creatures.

The foremost thing to consider when choosing a cage for a Chin is the height. The cage should be tall enough for the Chins to scale the bars, and wide enough for them to run around. Since Chins are very active when inside their cage, a cage should have ledges and shelves. The cage to be considered a safe Chinchilla habitat should have wire-based sides since Chins usually chomp on them. Having wood bases can result to poisoning on the part of the animal. Chins should also not be brought to the pet owner’s bedroom since they are hyperactive at night, and thus will only disturb any person during sleep.

In their natural habitat, Chinchillas love to climb and run around. The same goes for captive Chins. Pet owners should give their Chins enough time to roam around outside their cages. This should be done at night, when the animals are most active. An ideal Chinchilla habitat such as the cage should also have several ramps where these animals can play around. Pet owners should make sure that the ramps are strong enough to carry the load of the Chins.

Any pet owner who wants to keep Chins as pets should realize that Chins can be very hyperactive, and thus they will have their hands full in controlling these pets. By nature, Chins are inquisitive and curious. Giving toys and treats is a great way of keeping the Chins busy. But toys should not be of the poisonous kind such as plastic types.

Keeping the Chinchilla habitat clean, safe, and filled with treats should keep these furry creatures satisfied and happy inside their cages.

The dachshund breed is a proud and loyal breed. They make great pets for people who live in small spaces and desire a relatively low maintenance breed. A dachshund’s life span is approximately 12-15 years so you’ll need to follow the steps below to ensure you’re taking proper care of your dachshund.  

Step 1: Take your new pet to a qualified veterinarian to receive his/her vaccinations, flea treatment and to have him/her spayed.

Step 2: While you’re at the vet, seek his advice about the best food to feed your dog and the appropriate amount to feed your dog. Dachshunds have very small stomachs and should be feed small meals several times a day. A dachshund’s diet is very important as they are prone to obesity which can lead to other health dangers.

Step 3: Speaking of obesity, you should walk your dachshund often. Although they are small animals, and make great apartment pets, they still require quite a bit of exercise. Take them on 2 short walks, approximately 10-20 minutes, once in the morning and once in the evening. Because of the dachshund’s natural instinct to hunt, make sure you’ve leashed your pet before you head out the door.

Step 4: Groom your dachshund regularly. Long haired dachshunds should be brushed once a day to avoid matting and tangling of their locks. Short haired dachshunds do not need to be brushed as often, although they would probably love it! You will need to trim your dachshund’s nails every few weeks as well.

Step 5: Teach your dachshund limits within your home. Dachshunds are prone to spinal and hip injuries and should never be allowed to jump onto furniture. Even running up and downstairs can result in injuries to your pup. You might want to use a baby gate to make some areas of the home off limits.

Step 6: Enroll your dachshund in obedience school. Although their constant barking might make them good guard dogs, it doesn’t make them good neighbors.  With the help of an obedience professional, you might be able to curb this unpleasant behavior.

Step 7: Provide plenty of socializing activities for your dachshund. They are known to be aggressive and jealous dogs when they feel insecure or threatened.
Dachshunds make great companions because of their affectionate ways and loyalty to their owners.  Their lively nature and inquisitive spirit will bring entertainment and joy to your home for years to come.

Adopting a dog from dogs for sale kennel is a very important decision. In fact there are few points that are needed to be considered before adopting a dog from any dogs for sale home. One of these points is checking the reason why you want to adopt a dog, the basic knowledge about the dog’s proper care and if you can give your dog his/her needed care. Whenever you are deciding to adopt a dog, it is very important that the key points in taking care of a dog get done properly.

Before giving the needed information on how to take care of your dogs, this article want to congratulate you on adopting a dog or a puppy coming from “puppies for sale” stores . When you decided to adopt a dog from dogs for sale store, you are giving the chosen dog to have a new set of life and you deserve praise for your kind effort. However it is very important to always put in mind that the responsibility does not end after taking away your chosen dog from a “dogs for sale” store; you also have to make sure that your chosen dog or puppy is safe and assured to have the care he or she needs in his/her life.

We all know that puppies are so special and we do not need proofs to be able to prove to them that they are because reasons like the canines have been friends to humans for decades and centuries. You are actually demonstrating the special bond of friendship and trust that exist between canines and humans whenever you adopt a dog coming from dogs for sale home or store. All puppies are special in their own ways and they are considered to be great companions of children and even for old and sick people who are looking for companionship in their lives.

Before taking away or adopting a dog or puppy coming from dogs or puppies for sale place, the people who want to adopt must know the basic behaviours of canines. Knowing basic breeds of canines and its characteristics are one of many key points needed to be known by a future dog trainer. If you are adopting a dog and not a puppy, make sure to ask about how the dog was trained or if the dog undergone training like basic toilet training. Whatever the dog’s training level, in order for your dog to be acquainted you will be obliged to train your dog, but if the dog already received training since he or she was still puppy then the task being a dog trainer will be easy for you.

Before considering conveniences, you must consider the gender and size that you want for a dog. Just for an example, if you do not have the space needed for your dog then your dog will always be with you. Remember that dogs also need companionship and comfort just like other living beings do.

The selection of vigorous breeding duck stock is essential. Breeder ducks are selected from the earliest hatches of the year, with the initial selection being made when the birds are about 8 weeks old. A final selection is made before they are placed in the breeder pens. Breeders should be uniform in size and at the approximate weight range for the breed used, having a full breast, deep keel, long back with good width between the legs. In making the selection, it is a good idea to walk the birds for several hundred yards. Eliminate those that have difficulty walking at a reasonable speed.

Breeder ducks are most profitable during their first laying year. However, they can be used successfully for 4 or 5 years. In backyard flocks it would be more desirable to keep ducks for several years.

Five to eight ducks can be matted to each drake. In colder weather, limit the number of ducks per drake to five. In warmer weather increase it to eight.

Drakes may be determined by their larger size, higher-pitched voices and more erect carriage than ducks. Ducks have a distinct ‘quack’, drakes do not ‘quack’.

In handling ducks, pick them up by the next rather than by the legs, which are easily broken.

Breeder ducks require very little equipment for their care. For farm flocks, a shed or colony brooder house is satisfactory. Provide 5 sq ft of floor space per bird in the house.

Dirt floors may be used in building if the soil is light and sandy, but concrete floors are recommended as they are easily cleaned and more sanitary.

Since ducks lay most of their eggs in the morning, confine them in the breeder house until noon, so that all eggs will be laid in the house. Provide nest boxes and place them on the floor where the ducks have easy access to them. Provide one nest box for every five ducks.

Any feed or water equipment that is satisfactory for chickens can be used for ducks. Water troughs should be designed to keep birds out. Otherwise, the water will become filthy and a potential health hazard.

Once your dog has learned things like the commands to sit and lie down positions you can progress onto the ‘stay’ command. It is great to have a dog who sits when told, but not so good if he leaps to his feet immediately. Therefore, we need a word that means ‘do not move for now’. This is when we teach the stay exercise.

When you have your dog’s attention, ask him to sit and show him the treat. Instead of giving it to him immediately, wait for a moment. If he moves, simply start again. If he stays still for one or two seconds (no more!) reward him for this and encourage him to move. Repeat, gradually lengthening the time.

What word will you use for this command? If ‘stay’ means ‘do not move from that position, I will reward you for being there’, do not confuse him, for example do not say ‘stay’ when you are going out of the door and leaving him. The word must be

a contract, ‘do not move, I will come back and reward you for being there’.

When you feel he is ready for you to introduce the word, say this as soon as he is sitting. Get your dog to sit and say ‘stay’. After one or two seconds, reward him and give him fuss. Say your release word and encourage your dog to move. He does not need another treat for this.

He gets the treat for staying, not for moving. If you are teaching him to stay, the reward must come while he is staying so if he gets the treat for moving, you are teaching him to move thus giving the wrong signals.

Gradually increase the duration of the stay. If he moves, simply start again and aim for slower progress next time. When he can stay for half a minute, you can begin to move a little. Shuffle your feet at first then reward him for staying still. Soon you will find that you can take one pace away before returning to him and rewarding him. Do not aim to progress too quickly.

As your dog learns to stay for increasing lengths of time, ensure that you can come back to him, reward him calmly and leave him again without him moving. This way he learns that when you say ‘stay’, all he has to do is sit there and wait for the good things to come to him. The release word should be a slight disappointment to him, as it tells him the good things have finished for the time being. The down stay is taught in exactly the same way as the stand stay.