Pets - 23 August 2006

2006-08-23 09:24:53 · 7 answers · asked by darkangel92832 1 in Birds

Any ideas on cooling down chickens in the heat? Or are they OK with it? They did survive the 114 degree week we had but it must have been miserable.

I live in Los Angeles so not like we have many chicken farms around to get info from...nor have we had this kind of heat in 100+ years.

I can put ice with the rabbit/guinea and bring them inside, ice with the squirrels and bring them inside, but the chickens must stay outside and I can't catch them (until evening when its cool anyway) or put ice out for them. I've put ice in the water and turn the sprinklers on a couple times during the day (but the chickens tend to run and no go in the sprinklers). Any other ideas for keeping chickens cool in the heat?

2006-08-23 09:20:22 · 8 answers · asked by â?  Phoebe 3 in Other - Pets

I read in a book that the Golden Retriever was good with children. I read in the same book that the Labrador Retriever was good with children but needed special exercise needs. In another book it said
this. For the Golden Retriever the Advantages were good gundog, gentle with children, even-tempered. The Disadvantages were no drawback known. For the Lab. Advantages Even-tempered, good
gundog, good family pet, good with children. Disadvantages were No drawbacks known. I'm not sure which is better for the family. Take a look. Single mom with two teenage kids, 1 small dog, 2 tabby cats. Watchdog ability. PLEASE HELP! They are both cute. We want to know which is the better deal. CUTENESS DOES NOT COUNT! We like the Golden a little better. If anyone knows any place where they breed the Golden Retriever with the
Labrador Retriever, Please, please, please tell me.

2006-08-23 09:19:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

it is a female yellow labrador, what are some good names, I don't want any common names

2006-08-23 09:18:07 · 19 answers · asked by wrathfulrevenant 3 in Dogs

2006-08-23 09:17:16 · 30 answers · asked by Leafs This Year 3 in Fish

We recently got 2 3-month old siberian husky puppies, bro and sis, and are in the process of crate training. House breaking is going ok, maybe about an accident a day between the 2 of them. They make it overnight in the crate without having to go potty, but sometimes we check on them and let them out quickly anyway.

Problem is that the male sometimes goes potty in his crate during the day. We take them out several times before they go into the crates for any period of time, 2hrs, 4hrs, and he still goes. Yet some days he makes it 6hrs no problem. Can he really not hold it or is it some sort of behavioral thing? It makes going home frustrating knowing that we have to clean him up because he peed and then stepped in it. The female holds it in her crate just fine. Oh, and he has a smaller crate than his sister.

Any Suggestions or ideas? We have had them for almost 3 weeks.

2006-08-23 09:07:58 · 12 answers · asked by hillgirl2277 2 in Dogs

They "clean" themselves with their spit and use the same "washcloth" that they've just licked their naughty bits with.

AND they lick their paws, paws that have just been burying poo in their sandbox of pee and poo. How is this being CLEAN?? Spreading poo and pee all over your coat.

How CLEAN can a kitchen counter be when the cat has just been in its sandbox of pee and poo and is now walking all over the counter, spreading hair, bacteria and litter on the counter where you are making a sandwich?

2006-08-23 09:07:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Recently I just got my first dog and she is a puppy (8 months old). She is a {part Doberman & Pit Bull}, mostly Doberman. I am asking any dog owner for advice and tips for anything. (potty training, behavior, feeding, etc).

I have one problem. When I am not home she tends to get on the furniture and sit there. I know she knows better because when I am home she doesn't do this. What can I do to stop it? Also she knows to go use the bathroom downstairs. I set out newspaper and sometimes she'll use the paper and other times she wont. What can I do to get her to use the bathroom on the paper?

2006-08-23 09:06:02 · 32 answers · asked by AysiaBoo 2 in Dogs

My puppy, Gaby, truly has it in for Pugs, so to speak. I acquired Gaby from a deplorable animal shelter nearly two months ago. Gaby is a handsome 40 lb. tricolor (black, tan and white) mutt. Her most dominant characteristics in behavior and demeanor are that of a Terrier mix. In fact, I would venture to say that Gaby is a Jack Russell Terrier/Pit Bull mix. Gaby is circa 9 to 11 months-old. She has already been spade, and she is rather obedient, for the most part. Gaby is maturing into a docile, fun-loving pup with an impressive amount of energy (i.e. she visits the dog run twice daily). Lately, however, Gaby has had multiple altercations with Pugs. Today, for example, Gaby got disturbingly aggressive with a 10-15 lb. Pug in a local dog run. Is it possible that Gaby systematically dislikes a particular breed of canines? Has anyone ever heard of such a thing or noticed similar behavior with their own pet? How do i address this issue of anti-Pug Aggression?

2006-08-23 09:04:26 · 6 answers · asked by BootDown 2 in Dogs

Ok I got a puppy a month ago, she is three months now. The shelter told me she is part German Shepherd. My vet says she thinks she is going to end up around 25 lbs. (I know not German Shepherd like) ANYHOW, Does anyone know a site that helps you determine what mix your dog is?

2006-08-23 09:03:25 · 6 answers · asked by #3 Due December 25th!! 4 in Dogs

I have 3 baby snapper turtles. 1 is brown w/ red stripe down back - 2 are twins w/ green and yellow shells. All 3 are green & yellow stiped heads. Found near lake. All info I can find are on common snappers or alligator snappers and they are neither.

2006-08-23 09:01:06 · 6 answers · asked by angela w 2 in Reptiles

i got stuff 2 put on it but not workin n its bleeding now lightly but still it loooks so gross wat can i do ?? n its not gonna get better



biggest ? here is would u pu her 2 sleep now ??

2006-08-23 08:56:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my cousin says he's not...i say no, he is....please prove me right!!!!!!!!!

2006-08-23 08:55:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Childish I know but it has intrigued me since I saw Jaws.

2006-08-23 08:53:14 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Pets

2006-08-23 08:52:42 · 3 answers · asked by Hannah(: 2 in Fish

I have a cat who, every day, dips his paws in his water bowl, dirtying it up with litter. Has anybody seen this kind of behavior in a cat before? I would like to stop this, because I know it's not good for them to be drinking that water and I have to change it so often. I can't figure out if he's playing in the water or if he is just obsessed with clean paws!

2006-08-23 08:52:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I am looking for one male kitten about 7- 8 weeks old. Short haired and of course child-friendly.

2006-08-23 08:47:49 · 8 answers · asked by sweetz 1 in Cats

Bunny is going to the vet! Great answers, by the way!

2006-08-23 08:44:48 · 16 answers · asked by Jessy C 1 in Other - Pets

2006-08-23 08:44:44 · 15 answers · asked by ZxssxZ 5 in Dogs

Any idea? ._. He does this excedsively, and then drinks water.

2006-08-23 08:43:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2006-08-23 08:41:06 · 15 answers · asked by Gina 2 in Cats

I've had my cat since the start of the month. He is a three months old persian cat. Just last night he started pushing himself against me and walking ahead, and did it again- So cuute!

Does this mean he loves me now?

Why didnt he do this before?

Thanks.

2006-08-23 08:40:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

every questin about cats she answers mean

2006-08-23 08:37:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I will be moving in January from Michigan to California and will be bringing my two cats with me. Does anyone have any good suggestions for the long road trip they have ahead. They have traveled in the car before, but only short trips...

2006-08-23 08:37:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i'm making a poll of who on this site likes what.

2006-08-23 08:36:23 · 83 answers · asked by rockindinos 2 in Dogs

Netherland Dwarf 1 year old bunny. Nothing else seems to be wrong except she grooms the spot to death.

2006-08-23 08:34:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Are those friendly family dogs and are they easy to train? Do they get along with other dogs in the family?

2006-08-23 08:34:23 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Dogs

I live in southeast Texas. It's really HOT here. My hens have stopped laying eggs. Is this normal? What could be wrong? I have not changed the feed, or nothing new to them. Yes they have a rooster in there. Advice please.

2006-08-23 08:31:39 · 13 answers · asked by countrygirlgf 2 in Birds

They won't.

2006-08-23 08:30:01 · 17 answers · asked by abbj12 1 in Dogs

There are far to many idiot's with pets for my liking.
Breeding them (dogs & cats) when they know nothing about what they are doing.
And there are already far to many animals in rescue needing good homes.
Sorry to go on but this subject really gets to me.
Who thinks we should bring back licences for pets?
Thanks

2006-08-23 08:28:46 · 48 answers · asked by MoJoJoJo 4 in Other - Pets