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Heating your chicken coop with heaters and lamps is something that everyone has a different opinion on. In the past, chicken owners were limited strictly to brooder lamps. These were highly dangerous with dust, feathers, and live creatures hanging around. With new technology, there is a safe way to heat your chicken coops and keep your feathered friends warm. We’ve scoured the internet for the chicken coop heaters and heat lamps with the best reviews and put all the pertinent information in one place so that you can make a quick yet informed decision about which to use at your home....

LED and light-up collars are great tools to help keep your kitty safe when they’re outside. If you’re considering one of these collars, you may be scratching your head trying to determine which one is best for your feline. Luckily, we’ve taken on the task of testing and reviewing a few of the most popular LED and light-up cat collars on the market. Check out our review of the top five options below so you can find the right collar for your cat....

In general, rabbits have a reputation for being gentle creatures and kind, if wary, pets. If you’ve ever seen a rabbit who feels threatened though, you may know that their sharp teeth and powerful back teeth can be put to destructive use! If you’re thinking of buying or adopting a rabbit as a pet, you may be wondering which breeds are most likely to be aggressive. While aggression in rabbits is most often a behavioral problem more than a genetic problem, certain breeds are predisposed to more aggressive tendencies in response to danger....

Hermit crabs are incredibly easy to take care of, which is part of what makes them such excellent first pets. You don’t have to do much to keep them alive, but you can do some simple things to greatly improve your crabs’ lives. One of the easiest ways to help enrich your crabs’ lives while sprucing up their environment is to put in plants. Of course, this means some extra work...

Whether you have indoor/outdoor cats or you take care of the local feral colony, outdoor cat houses are a must for cats to survive harsh and snowy winters. Cat shelters not only offer warmth for cats braving the elements, but they provide some safety and protection from predators like owls, coyotes, wolves, and other cats. You can find a cat house or shelter for virtually every outdoor setting, including patios, garages, farmland, and backyards....

Aquarium air pumps can be an extremely simple way to add beneficial airflow to your aquarium. Some fish and invertebrates enjoy playing in bubbles from air pumps, while others simply like the water movement that air pumps provide. However, if you’ve ever invested in the wrong air pump, you know how annoying it can be to have a noisy pump or one that just doesn’t function how it should. To help make it easier for you to choose the best air pump for your aquarium, we’ve put together reviews of our favorite aquarium air pumps....

Whether you work odd hours, get up early, or it’s wintertime, and the sun is going down early, it can be dangerous to take your dog for a walk in the dark. LED and light-up collars and leashes are the best way to make your dog visible in the dark. These collars can make your dog more visible to motorists, other walkers, and even yourself if your dog gets away from you....

We all have an image of a black and white cow in the back of our minds somewhere. But, cows come in a variety of natural colors. Some cows are brown, some are all white, and some are all black! There’s a wide variety of cows out there. Here are a few of the cow breeds that are most commonly associated with being all black. The 9 Black Cattle Breeds...

We’ve all heard people called “sheep” as an insult. It’s an insinuation that people follow without thought or question, regardless of who they’re following. Sheep are stupid, right? At least that’s what people believed for a very, very long time. In fact, people thought that sheep were pretty dumb animals for thousands of years. Our views on the intelligence of sheep have been changing, though. The answer to your questions about the intelligence of sheep may surprise you....

Review Summary Our Final Verdict We give AskVet a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Features: 4.5/5 Cost: 4.8/5 Ease of Use: 5.0/5 Value: 4.9/5 Visit AskVet What Is AskVet? How Does It Work? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by taking care of your pet’s needs and wanted a little expert advice, then AskVet is exactly what you were looking for. It’s a subscription service that lets you work one-on-one with a coach to create a “lifestyle plan” for your pet....

Guinea pigs can definitely eat apples! These are beneficial to eat and pack a healthy punch when it comes to a guinea’s nutritional needs, although there are certain aspects of apples that you need to avoid. Many times, we want to share different kinds of food with our beloved pets. If we have a good meal or snack and they look curious, then why not? However, when it comes to guinea pigs, you need to be informed of their nutritional hazards....

You might be surprised to learn about how many people write to us to ask if bats make good pets. If you are considering purchasing a bat to keep as a pet in your home and are wondering if it’s possible, the basic answer is no. It’s not a good idea from a legal standpoint, nor is it in the best interest of the bat’s health—or yours. Keep reading while we look at the legal issues, health risks, and other factors to determine if a bat will make a good pet....

Great Pyrenees are large, powerful, and thickly coated working dogs initially bred centuries ago to work with shepherds and herding dogs in the Pyrenees Mountains. Their job was to deter predators like wolves, bears, and livestock rustlers. They’re patient and courageous and usually exhibit a calmness that can turn to action if they meet a threat. And today, this fluffy canine is an excellent choice for service and therapy dogs. You might be wondering how exactly, and we’re going to go through all the reasons the Great Pyrenees makes such an excellent service dog....

To answer the question in a single word, yes, pigs eat their own poop. Not just their own poop, either. Pigs will eat the poop of just about any creature if they’re hungry enough. It might seem gross to us, but to a pig, this is relatively normal. They aren’t the only creatures who eat their poop; they just got the spotlight because they’re often associated with dirty, smelly habits, and this habit is the pinnacle for some people....

Dog food can seem like a never-ending brigade of decisions. There are tons of dog food brands out there, and each brand produces dozens of different recipes. Each option may advertise being made with different ingredients and providing different benefits to your canine. On the shelf, it can be challenging to discern which dog foods are worth buying. We compared two of the most popular dog food brands, Hill’s Science Diet and Blue Buffalo, to help you choose which option works best for your canine....

In This Price Guide: Pricing | USAA Benefits | Plans Offered | Coverage | Exclusions USAA is a financial services company that provides insurance, banking, and investment services exclusively to military members and their families. Customers must meet membership qualifications and successfully sign up for a USAA membership to receive services. USAA doesn’t directly provide pet insurance. Instead, the company works with Embrace Pet Insurance and acts as a third party to give its members access to pet insurance....

Winter is upon us, and ice, snow, and slippery surfaces abound in some areas. You can counteract all that with a bit of ice melt, though. A bit of that, and you’ll have no issues walking to your car without slipping and falling. However, if you’re a pet parent, there’s a problem with ice melt—mainly that a good majority of these products are unsafe for pets (and sometimes even deadly!). So, how can you keep from sliding all over the place this winter while keeping your pets safe?...

Adopting an adult cat is a wonderful and rewarding experience. It offers a cat a second chance at a loving home and a much better quality of life, so first of all, hats off to you! Unfortunately, in some cases, adult cats up for adoption weren’t socialized by their previous owners. This lack of socialization can result in a cat that feels uneasy or even fearful around people, other pets, and, in some cases, certain objects like grooming brushes....

The Nanday conure is also called the black-hooded parakeet. It’s one of several species of conure that has a mostly green body with a black face. If you are thinking of getting one of these striking birds for your home but would like to know more about how it’s different from other conure birds, keep reading while we look at colors and markings, where it comes from, where you can buy one, and more to help you make an informed decision....

Height: 9 – 15 inches Weight: 10 – 25 pounds Lifespan: 13 – 15 years Colors: Cream, apricot, and tan Suitable for: Apartment dwellers, homes with pets and children, people with allergies Temperament: Energic, playful, loyal to owners but wary of strangers Have you been looking for a small dog that will fit into your family and not trigger too many allergies? If so, the Poochon may be perfect for you....