I read in a magazine the other day that, because some people will stoop to anything for easy money, chicken keepers are currently being warned to beware of thefts.   And I don’t mean by Mr. Fox !!   Apparently, high prices for some chickens have made them a good catch for thieves and chickens are being stolen from their […]

Foxes can be a pain if you are keeping chickens.  No chicken coop is 100% fox proof but you should always do your best to purchase one that is almost 100% !! I have been reading in various magazines what other people have done to try and solve the problem.  One gentleman housed his small small flock […]

The first and most important thing to remember before training starts is that your puppy is just a baby - no matter what size he may be !!   Just like any baby, he will not understand what you require of him immediately.  Because of this, puppy training takes lots of patience, lots of time and lots […]

Parrots really do make wonderful pets but they certainly require plenty of your time and  attention because they are very intelligent creatures.  If you are thinking of investing in a parrot for the first time, you should make sure the parrot has been hand reared and that he is completely tame and easy to handle.  Ideas-4-pets would advise you, if at all possible, to […]

A dog guard is really something you should not be without if you have a dog that likes to travel with you in the car.
Dog guards are very easy to install - they do not need to damage the interior of your car in any way as you do not need to use drills, screws, […]

Budgerigars, or Budgies as they often called, are an extremely popular pet bird.  They have delightful little characters and will keep their owners entertained and amused with their antics both in and out of their bird cage.  These lovely little birds are members of the parakeet family and they can make delightful pets as they are […]

If you are considering purchasing a dog or puppy for the first time then you should consider your own lifestyle before jumping in with both feet !! 
Firstly, consider the expense.  A dog is for life and he will rely on you totally for his every need.  For instance, he will need a good quality, comfortable dog […]

All those rabbit and guinea pig owners out there will now be checking on the state of their hutches and wondering if they ought to invest in a new one now that winter is on its way.
Are there any draughty areas where the wind can get through the wood?  Is the roof leaking and letting […]

When you first think about purchasing a parrot you will probably be thinking about what type of parrot cage he will require.  There are lots of parrot cages on offer and most parrot owners would agree that you should buy the largest parrot cage you can afford.  Your parrot’s cage is one of the most important […]

Is Your Pet Overweight?
How many pet owners know that around 50 per cent of Britain’s pets are overweight?
Did you also know that overfeeding a pet can be just as cruel as underfeeding him?
Extra fat affects the comfort and the health of your pet and unfortunately most pet owners are guilty of slipping their pet the […]