Budgerigars have two breeding seasons a year and can raise young for up to four years. Some budgie owners want their budgies to breed, which is why it is important to recognise breeding behaviour....

The budgerigar (Melopsittacus Undulatus) is one of the most popular pets in Germany. It is about 20cm tall, weighs 20 to 40g and has a long, feathered tail. Budgerigars are very sociable animals that feel most comfortable in the company of other birds of their species. These intelligent birds need variety, toys and wood to nibble on.

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The sex of budgerigars can be easily determined as soon as they are fully grown. The nose wax skin (the skin above the beak) of the female budgerigar is brownish in colour, while the male is blue. A very young...

In the wild, budgerigars are dark green in colour. Through breeding, there are now countless different colours among the small parrots.

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Lice can infest different regions of the horse's body. The horse's ears are often affected when it comes to animal lice or ticks, mites infest the ears rather rarely. Pet lice on horses are small, flat, wingless insects that only grow to about two to four millimetres in size. Because they are so tiny, it is often difficult to notice lice in a horse's thick coat, especially in the winter months.

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Dogs and cats should not be washed with regular shampoo for humans, as the substances used in the products can irritate pets' skin. Instead of buying special dog shampoo from pet shops, you can make your own pet-friendly shampoo with a simple recipe and save money.

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Many people would love to have a dog or cat but are allergic to animal hair. Is a hypoallergenic dog the solution for allergic dog lovers?

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Keeping and caring for a dog or cat helps your health in many ways. Interacting with animals improves mental health, cardiovascular health and ensures faster recovery after operations. It is even said that dogs can recognise cancer by the smell of their breath.

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