In the good old days buying or choosing Pet carriers used to be a rather boring or not so likeable option. But these days these pet carriers themselves have become a style statement on its own, with different varieties that is available to choose from. Apart from the regular varieties or regular models there are stylish pet carriers which come in different shapes and sizes and colors suiting your style statement.

There are various different types of pet carriers available everywhere. These include the regular kennel type pet carrier, the special airline approved pet carriers, designer pet carriers, standard models, front side carrying type, rolling model and the regular crates.

You can choose according to the need of yours. If you are a stylish or fashionable person there are specially designed stylish pet carriers. They actually don’t look like a pet carrier at all instead looks like an extended accessory of yours. This would be ideal for those fashionable woman folks.

With so many options available it is up to you to choose the right according to your specification and need as well as importantly your pet’s needs. You can buy them online if you really want to save some time and also more importantly some money.

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I’m trying 2 find out if its legal 2 raze chicks in Cincinnati Ohio

All cities have zoning constraints that limit the raising of livestock, so it is most likely not legal technically without a permit, though it may be tolerated as long as it is not a bother to neighbors.

You can look up your Municiple Codes online to see what the law actually is, or ask your local Animal Control department.

If you properly contain a couple of hens, in a sanitary and humane manner, then they should be tolerated as they would not be noisy or running free. Roosters are the biggest no-no!

Chickens in the street or other peoples spaces will get you busted. Or if you are “lucky”, one day your loose chickens will just disappear, either by stray cats and dogs, or into your neighbor’s stew pot.

Realize that hens need at least one other hen for a companion. Human and other animal company isn’t enough. Most people will keep 3 in case one succumbs unexpectedly. If you have not already chosen a breed, consider the Banties (Miniatures) and the Silkies (a particular small breed) as they are especially suited to limited space or cage culture. Remember they are ground birds and need space and occasion to run around in the sunlight to maintain their health. You can train them to harness and leash for a novel exercise walk if you have your legal bases covered.

All pets deserve an educated and compassionate guardian, so learn about their care before you commit.

Safest bet is to look up “Cincinnati Municiple Code”… “animals”… perhaps livestock or chickens.

THE-COOP.ORG is one of the best sites I have found, they have a great links section. Have fun, be kind.

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also note that they have been pretty big for a while now, but i noticed that the other “male” ? guppies keep attacking their back sides all day long, they never really get a chance to rest. If they are in deed pregant, would putting them in a little clear “safe box” allow them the privacy needed for the birth process or do I need a whole new prospective on fish?

look at the back of the fish is there a dark spot also known as the “gravid spot” if there is its the baby fish’s eyes. it takes about a month for the babies to be born.
the female will hang out close to the heater towards the bottom of the tank when she is getting ready to have the fry before this happens though i suggest moving her to a breeding trap so that the males will stop harassing her and also if you move her to the trap before shes ready to have them it will keep her from getting stressed out when you net her moving her to the breeding trap.
it will take the fry about 6 months to be full grown and they do fine eating finely crushed up tropical fish flakes even as newborns

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es they are pregnet, and a good way to protect the fry is to move the mom into a separate 5 or 10 gallon aquarium and have a net glued in the tank, halfway down. That way when she gives birth the babies always swim tp the bottom and since the mom can not get thro the net and the babies can, the babies will be safe!=) After she gives birth for the first time, put her back into the big aquarium and about 20 days later put her into the “Maternity tank” with the net. Did you know that female guppies can hold sperm inside them for up to 8 births! I know, crazy! lol! Well, good luck, and don’t worry about the males, they will be fine. If one does get seriously injured, you can move the healthy one into the bottom half of the maternity tank since the males do not eat the fry, only the females.

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So two days ago I got Berlay and Achetay, only BerBer had a chunk of poo stuck on her butt after the car ride home and has picked it and almost all her feathers off in that area. Sweetie (my sister’s bird) got into a fight with BerBer and Sweetie started bleeding all over the place (turns out my sister had cut her wing too short a day before they were roaming the bathroom). But anyway, my sister (being the all-knowledgable animal owner) says that my parakeet should not be having pooping problems and that her poo should not be brown (Chet’s is black like Sweeties, but BerBer’s is this nasty brown color). Could my little girl be sick??

I could be a simple case of stress. If the bird was like this at the pet shop then take it back. If your bird had poop stuck to it’s but then others will too. Tell them you want your money back. Admonish them for selling birds that are sick.

If you cut a blood quill take a pair of tweezers and pull the rest of the shaft out of the wing. This will make the bleeding clot over and stop.

So you’ve just recently purchased an old-fashioned ranch just outside the city limits. You want to fix the place up and make it very presentable. Also, you have thought of purchasing a few horses for your children and dream of making the place the perfect home for you and your family. The first thing you thought of putting up is a good and sturdy fence. There are many choices for fences and you can choose from either vinyl or aluminum fence or a horse fence to keep your horses in. When choosing a fence, here are some practical ways on what to look for.

1. Quality. Fences are long-term investments. Although it is a fact that you will have to replace them one day, it’s best that you choose something that will last you some good years. When deciding on vinyl fences, choose companies that are known in the business. You ran a risk on purchasing from foreign companies because most of their products can contain items harmful to humans, like lead. If you plan a family-friendly home, you must be very careful about purchasing fences that are safe and durable. Vinyl fences, using advanced technology uses polymers that are more reliable than regular vinyl. They are rust free and can last a long time.

Aluminum fences on the other are more aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. There can be problems when it comes to rust but some manufacturers today have developed powder-coating to prevent the onset of rust. Traditional horse fences made of wood are still being used today but there are already choices of vinyl and plasticized horse fences or the type used on airlines and bridges. There are also mesh horse fences that can help keep not only your horses in but also your dogs and other pets.

2. Budget. Fences would also depend on your budget. The most inexpensive ones are always the traditional wooden fences but have serious implications when it comes to strength and durability. A vinyl fence is a bit more expensive especially if you are planning to surround the whole property but it can definitely last longer than wooden fences. Mesh wire fences are more budget-friendly while aluminum fences would depend on the quality, although they can be quite sturdy and can withstand rain and wind.

3. Other factors. These factors would include aesthetics and purpose. Aluminum fences give a very romantic touch to fences but so do vinyl fences. If you have a small area to cover, you can use vinyl or aluminum fences and you can alternate with other types of fencing material for the rest of the area.

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I found the answer to my own question. Is it a voluntary action: Here’s what I got:

“But the biggest mystery of the body, cat purring, is still yet to be answered to everyone satisfaction. After all these centuries of living with cats, we still do not fully understand how or why the cat purrs. The only element about the purr known for sure is that it is a voluntary action – the cat can only purr when he or she wants to. It is thought that the purr is made by vibrating certain chords in the voice box, but just how is not known. It is thought the purr might be a mantra or a soothing charm for a cat, to calm not only the cat and put him or her in a good mood, but everyone around the cat, too. One exciting theory is the purr might stimulate the cat’s own natural bodily healing processes.

Cats (big and small) are the only animals who purr. Contrary to popular belief, purring isn’t speaking. The purr comes from two membrane folds, called false vocal cords that are situated in the larynx behind the actual vocal cords. Cats purr 26 cycles per second, the same as an idling diesel engine. Cats purr both when inhaling and exhaling, keeping the mouth completely closed. Scientists believe purring is produced by blood in a large vein in the chest cavity that vibrates and is then magnified by air in the windpipe. Kittens are born blind and deaf, but the vibrations of their mother’s purring is a physical signal that the kittens can feel. It acts as a homing device, signaling them to nurse. Kittens begin purring at about one week old; then it’s a signal to the mother cat that they’re getting their milk and are content. Since purring is non-vocal, it doesn’t interfere with the suckling. Contrary to another popular belief, cats don’t purr purely for pleasure. Be alert: a deep purr can indicate that a cat is in pain or distress. Female cats will purr when in labor. Cats may purr in fear or anxiety. They will also purr in anticipation of being fed or stroked. Big African cats only purr in short bursts, but the house cat can purr for hours.

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/whydo….

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Years ago, it was taught that it was their blood moving around that did it.. but I found this online that is more current:
No one knows for sure why a domestic cat purrs, but many people interpret the sound as one of contentment. Our understanding of how a domestic cat purrs is becoming more complete; most scientists agree that the larynx (voice box), laryngeal muscles, and a neural oscillator are involved.

Kittens learn how to purr when they are a couple of days old. Veterinarians suggest that this purring tells ‘Mom’ that “I am okay” and that “I am here.” It also indicates a bonding mechanism between kitten and mother.

As the kitten grows into adulthood, purring continues. Many suggest a cat purrs from contentment and pleasure. But a cat also purrs when it is injured and in pain. Dr. Elizabeth Von Muggenthaler has suggested that the purr, with its low frequency vibrations, is a “natural healing mechanism.” Purring may be linked to the strengthening and repairing of bones, relief of pain, and wound healing (See Web link to Felid purr: a healing mechanism).

Purring is a unique vocal feature in the domestic cat. However, other species in the Felidae family also purr: Bobcat, Cheetah, Eurasian Lynx, Puma, and Wild Cat (Complete list in Peters, 2002). Although some big cats like lions exhibit a purr-like sound, studies show that the Patherinae subfamily: Lion, Leopard, Jaguar, Tiger, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard do not exhibit true purring (Peters, 2002).”

What makes the purr distinctive from other cat vocalizations is that it is produced during the entire respiratory cycle (inhaling and exhaling). Other vocalizations such as the “meow” are limited to the expiration of the breath.

It was once thought that the purr was produced from blood surging through the inferior vena cava, but as research continues it seems that the intrinsic (internal) laryngeal muscles are the likely source for the purr. Moreover, there is an absence of purring in a cat with laryngeal paralysis. The laryngeal muscles are responsible for the opening and closing of the glottis (space between the vocal chords), which results in a separation of the vocal chords, and thus the purr sound. Studies have shown, that the movement of the laryngeal muscles is signaled from a unique “neural oscillator” (Frazer-Sisson, Rice, and Peters, 1991 & Remmers and Gautier, 1972) in the cat’s brain.

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/…