FurBabies Place

Ecco il divertente video dei porcellini d’India che mangiano dei fili d’erba.

Prendete un bel gruppetto di porcellini d’India e regalategli qualche lungo filo d’erba da mangiare tutti insieme, e sapete cosa otterrete? Una scena semplicemente adorabile! In questi anni, abbiamo potuto constatare che i Porcellini d’India sono degli animali semplicemente irresistibili, amici in grado di regalarci tantissime risate e momenti di estrema tenerezza.

http://media.petsblog.it/6/6c5/porcellini-d-india-abbandonati.jpg

When the winter comes and the cold sets in, there are fewer fresh greens for our chickens to forage. Fresh greens, grasses, and sprouts are a huge part of their foraging diet most of the year… that is, until winter. That’s why we love giving the chickens something fresh over the winter, a treat to keep their spirits and energy up. So we sprout seeds for chickens from some of their favorite foods, to spoil them over the cold days.

Beans are a good choice!

Sprouting seeds for chickens is a quick and easy project for your home kitchen. In fact, you only need a couple of things…

All you need is a jar, screen and seeds!

What you’ll need to sprout seeds for chickens

Aside from the seeds you’re sprouting, here’s all you’ll need:

• Mason jars
• Jar rings/lids
• A piece of screen or cheese cloth

Materials needed

For your seeds, you’ll want to choose seeds from plants edible to chickens. Beans are easy to get at the grocery store, but you might also choose alfalfa seeds or even grass seeds. (If you choose grass seeds, make sure they are NOT chemically treated with fertilizers or pesticides!)

How to sprout seeds for chickens

1. First choose your seeds you’d like to sprout.
2. Pour the seeds into a jar, enough to cover about 1/4 of the base of your jar. Once they sprout , they’ll fill up the entire jar, so don’t over fill. If it’s not enough for your flock, add a second jar rather than overcrowd the one.
3. Now fill the jar/s with water—just enough to cover your seed—place a screen or cheese cloth over the mouth of the jar, and screw on the lid ring. Set aside for at least 12 hours, but no more then 24.
4. Flip your jar over the sink and drain all the water out you can. (Seeds should be damp, but there should not be standing water.)
5. Set aside until tomorrow. Anywhere on your counter is just fine. They don’t need sunlight.
6. Each morning refill your jar with water, swish it around to moisten, and then dump the water out immediately. You only want to keep your seeds slightly damp from now on. Do this step daily until your seeds have sprouted.
7. When they get their first tiny green leaves—about a day or 2 after you see the root emerge—ta-da! You have just learned how to sprout seeds for chickens!). Depending on the seeds you’re sprouting, this will take approximately 7-10 days in total.

Soak your seeds no more then 24 hours to get them started.

Sprouting seeds for  chickens – My schedule

I personally sprout seeds for chickens in my flock in a couple different jars a week, each a few days apart so we have a fresh jar of sprouts to give the birds regularly. We also switch up the seeds we do so they have a yummy new treat each time.

The My Pet Chicken Salad seed packets are my favorite because they are non-GMO mixed seeds from common plants chickens love. AND I can get 2 jars of sprouts per pack!

Seeds have sprouted and will be ready to feed to the chickens tomorrow!

Do you sprout seeds for your chickens? Or do you have a different special treat you make for your chickens to help them get through the long cold days of winter?

Il cane di Tintin, famosa serie a fumetti belga, di che razza è?

http://media.bebeblog.it/e/e77/tin-tin.jpg" alt="Le avventure di Tintin: film e cartone" />

Milù, nome originale in francese Milou, è il personaggio immaginario compagno del protagonista de Le Avventure di Tintin. È un cane di razza, un Wire Fox Terrier bianco, che viaggia in tutto il mondo con lui. Non parla quasi mai, ma ogni tanto lo fa. Però pensa tanto e lo fa con parole umane. Comunica alla perfezione con Tintin tramite empatia.

Il cane non è solo il miglior amico di Tintin, ma lo tira fuori sempre dai guai. Un po' come fanno tutti i Fido del mondo, del resto. Come Tintin, anche Milù è nato dall'immaginazione e dalla penna del fumettista belga Hergé, alias Georges Prosper Remi. È forse uno dei cani più famosi della letteratura, oltre che del cinema e della televisione, visto che la serie di fumetti può cantare anche una serie animata e tre film.

Il Wire Fox Terrier è un cane a pelo ruvido, la cui vita media si aggira intorno ai 13-14 anni. Il peso degli esemplari maschi può arrivare fino ai 9 chili di peso, le femmine fino agli 8. L'altezza massima è rispettivamente di 41 centimetri massimo e 38. Ha origini inglesi ed è un cane molto coraggioso, come si può notare anche nella serie di fumetti. È molto intelligente, sveglio, astuto ed è anche molto amichevole. Possono essere bianchi, tricolore, bianchi e neri, bianchi e nocciola.

Foto iStock

Source: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2018/09/24/week-34-pets-quiz.aspx

Jump to comments

I had completely forgotten that 4 years ago yesterday, our April Fools’ babies were born ’til John reminded me that it was Gir Shecky’s birthday!

Can you believe it?!? It was four years ago, today, that Lucy gave birth to seven truly adorable kittens!! One of which would end up bringing countless smiles, snuggles, laughs and love to our life! He is our little booger and I could not imagine life without him! Happy Birthday Gir Shecky!!!!

But wait! There’s more! Take a look at what Mama Lucy (now Gilly) looks like now!

“My warm vent. Not sharing!”

She loves her puddle of sunshine! (This makes me think of how I’d check on her when she was HUGELY pregnant, and she’d just be lying there, lolling, sleeping happily, in no hurry to give birth, and I’d be like “YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME.” She took her sweet time, that girl.)

Such a pretty girl!

I love seeing former fosters so darn loved and happy, don’t you?

(Thanks, John and Pam!)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Willie in the Tiny Basket.

Willie finds Mary amusing. I wish that girl could figure out how to relax.

Sweet boy.

Albert likes to sit around looking sleepily skeptical.

Albert showing off his teef.

Laura has a stretch.

Plotting. (When kittens stand on their back feet, it kills me dead.)

Laura in the giant Croc shoe, biting on a toy. As you do.

Laura (I think) is coming through.

We’ve got 4 out of 5 eating canned food: Willie (red collar), Mary (blue), Laura (no collar) and Almanzo (green.) Albert’s the lone holdout (he prefers to lap formula out of a bowl), but we’re in no hurry.

We’re now officially done with bottles, which I kind of miss, but the kittens have better things to do now, I guess. Hmph.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Magnificent Khal.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Previously
2018: Kristi’s kittens have been named!
2017: No entry.
2016: No entry.
2015: By the way, I was completely taken by surprise to find her in labor.
2014: Angelo does his T-Rex impression.
2013: “I disapproves of Mama playing. Mama is suppose to be here, watching me and taking care of my needs!”
2012: ::sulk::
2011: Maggie’s baby story.
2010: “I HAZ A COMPLAINT HE IS BITING ME MAKE HIM STOOOOOOOOOP!”
2009: A boy’s gotta have priorities!
2008: No entry.
2007: I was somehow elected to take Newt to the vet, so we boxed him up and put him in my car.
2006: No entry.
2005: No entry.

Comments

Who can resist the sweet nature of a Goldendoodle? The Golden Retriever-Poodle crossbreed is adorable, loyal, and a great option for allergy sufferers.

Thinking about adding a Goldendoodle puppy to the family? Here is everything you need to know about the Goldendoodle puppy personality.

Check out the adorable Goldendoodle puppy pictures above, then keep reading below to find out if you’re ready to adopt one of these adorable dogs! Here are some facts to help you decide.

1. They Come In A Variety Of Sizes, Hair Types, And Colors

(Picture Credit: Jules Clark/Moment/Getty Images)

One of the best things about the Goldendoodle breed is how many variations are available. Typically, they come in three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy.

The standard Goldendoodle is the most common. They are usually taller than a Golden Retriever and weigh somewhere between 50-70 pounds.

Mini Goldendoodles are often the result of a Golden Retriever being bred with a smaller Poodle. A Mini Goldendoodle puppy will grow to be somewhere between 30 and 45 pounds.

Toy Goldendoodles are roughly 15 – 20 pounds. While you may find a standard or mini Goldendoodle at your local rescue organization, toy Goldendoodles often require specific breeding standards and can only be acquired from a reputable breeder.

Given that a puppy of this breed can grow to be anywhere from 15 to 70 pounds, it is no wonder that they can also be found in a variety of colors. Depending on the parents, the puppies can be tan, white, ream, red, black, tawny, or somewhere in between.

Your new Goldendoodle puppy’s hair can also have one of three textures: straight, wavy, or curly. A straighter coat can come from the Golden Retriever parent. A wavy coat is a nice mix of the Poodle’s curls and the Retriever’s straight and soft fur. A curly coat will likely be the most hypoallergenic, as it comes from the Poodle.

2. They Tend To Live Long, Healthy Lives

(Picture Credit: nycshooter/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

As any owner of a purebred knows, a long lineage of small breeding pools can lead to a lifetime of physical ailments.

Fortunately, the Goldendoodle is created by cross-breeding the Golden Retriever and Poodle, making them “first generation dogs.” Some Goldendoodles are bred with other Goldendoodles, which makes them second generation dogs. Sometimes, they can even be “backcrossed“–when a Goldendoodle is bred with either a Golden Retriever or Poodle–in order to acquire a desired trait of one of the breeds.

Of course, just because you get a Goldendoodle puppy doesn’t mean it they aren’t going to cost you at the vet. They are not invincible and can get ill just like any other dog. Some Goldendoodles can be prone to Golden Retriever health issues, like hip and elbow disorders.

If you are looking to rescue a Goldendoodle from your local shelter, chances are they will not have their entire lineage on file. Your Goldendoodle may have some other breeds in their lineage, but that doesn’t make them any less of an amazing pup!

3. They Are A Smart And Friendly Breed

(Picture Credit: Diana Haronis/Moment/Getty Images)

Goldendoodles have one of the most easy-going temperaments out there.

According to the Goldendoodle Association of North America, they are “extremely social, outgoing, non-aggressive dogs that thrive on human companionship. They have a great desire to please and to learn.”

This is what makes Goldendoodles some of the best family dogs. Both the Golden Retriever and the Poodle have very loyal personalities. They are both quick to bond with their humans and thrive on human affection. They are both also fairly tolerant of the occasional rough-housing regarding children.

The Goldendoodle puppy is also a smart one, just like mom and dad. Canine psychologist Stanley Coren ranked the top ten smartest dog breeds. The Golden Retriever is placed at the fourth smartest breed. Coren ranked the Poodle the second smartest breed.

While ‘smart’ is relative to different breeds, it is pretty impressive that the Goldendoodle comes from what are considered the most intelligent breeds.

4. They Are A Fairly New Breed

(Picture Credit: sdominick/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

You may have wondered why you never saw a family with a Goldendoodle puppy as you were growing up.

If you were raised sometime before the 1990s, it’s because the breed didn’t even exist until then. While there is no exact date of origin, experts on the breed believe the first Goldendoodle litter came about in the early ’90s.

The trend likely started thanks in large part to the creation of the Labradoodle, the Labrador Retriever and Poodle designer crossbreed.

5. They Aren’t Hypoallergenic, But They Are Still Good For Allergy Sufferers

(Picture Credit: Brooke Anderson Photography/Moment/Getty Images)

Goldendoodles have a reputation for being the perfect dog for people who suffer from dog allergies. This is true in some capacity, but maybe not for what you think.

Goldendoodles are often touted as a hypoallergenic dog breed. No dog breed is technically hypoallergenic. If you are allergic to dogs, there is a chance your Goldendoodle could set you off sneezing.

The good news is thanks to the Goldendoodle’s low amount of shedding, they may be a better option for those with dog allergies.

Before you run out and bring home a Goldendoodle from your local rescue, though, be sure that the allergy sufferer in your home spends time with the dog before you take them home. Dogs, like people, are individuals, and while someone with allergies may be fine around one Goldendoodle, another one could potentially set off an allergic reaction.

6. Goldendoodles Are An Incredibly Popular Breed

(Picture Credit: nycshooter/iStock/Getty Images)

Goldendoodles are one of the most popular dog breeds in America, and for good reason. Who doesn’t want a smart, loyal, friendly, athletic dog who is also ideal for people with allergies?

Since they are so popular, finding a Goldendoodle at your local shelter might take a while.

There aren’t many Goldendoodle-specific rescues, but there are Poodle-mix rescues. You could always come across the perfect Goldendoodle for you at your local shelter or rescue group, as well.

If you are really hoping to quickly add a Goldendoodle to your life, a breeder may take just as long. Many reputable breeders have waitlists for people who want a Goldendoodle puppy.

Here at DogTime, we are strong believers in adopting your pets. If you really want get your own Goldendoodle, check at your local shelters and rescues before speaking with a breeder.

Are you thinking of getting your family a Goldendoodle puppy? If you are a Goldendoodle owner, do you have any advice for folks who want one? Let us know in the comments below!

As the proud owner of five — yes five — pesky little felines ranging in color and age I'm essentially an expert on the perks and the pitfalls of having so many kitties running around. And although I've trained one of them to take baths and another to walk on her hind-legs, all kidding aside, they can be a real pain in the ass.

Do I love them more than anything that's ever lived? Yes, but they also claw the absolute sh*t out of my furniture and wake me up at 3 a.m. for food. But even though they're my furry little children and I'd do anything for them, sometimes you need a good laugh. Thankfully, 100 Reasons to Panic About Being a Cat Lady ($10), delivers some much-needed humor for cat mamas like myself.

From touching on the very inconvenient reality that every article of clothing you own will be covered in hair to the off-chance that you may blow a ton of money commissioning portraits of your cat (been there!), this tiny little book certainly covers all the bases.