Best Pets for Children

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Having a pet can be a positive experience for a child. They can bring a child years of happiness. It can also provide an opportunity for children to learn life lessons while they care for a living being. Pets are a great way to teach children responsibility, along with the guidance of the parents. They provide companionship, entertainment and opportunities to learn. Some pets are better for kids than others. Before getting a pet for your child, here are a few factors to consider. Considerations Does your child suffer from allergies to fur or feathers? What level of touch does your child wish to have with the animal? Would he… Read More Continue Reading

Unusual Animals That Make the Best Pets

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Silkie Chicken If you have never seen a Silkie chicken, you are in for a sweet and cuddly surprise. They have been called the teddy bears of the poultry world. Silkies are perfect chickens for those who have never bought a bird before. Their main defining feature is their downy soft and fluffy plumage that can be white, black, grey or gold. Silkies come in standard or bearded varieties. A bearded Silkie has a beard and muffs. They all have a black face, bones and skin and their flesh is a very dark grey-blue. They have 5 toes on each foot. The Silkie has their silky feathers because they don’t… Read More Continue Reading

List of the Top Dog Hacks

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If you have a dog at home, you surely can benefit from learning about ways to make your life easier. Let’s take a look at some of the top dog hacks designed to do just this. If your dog has a habit of eating too quickly, place a ball in his food bowl. Use a plastic pitcher to store your dog’s food as it is easy to pour and keeps the food fresh. For a cool treat on a hot day, slice up some apples, mix them with low sodium chicken broth and freeze them in an ice cube tray. Voila! If your dog isn’t feeling well, put some of… Read More Continue Reading