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Monday, April 12, 2010
Diet of Fisher Cat
Fisher cat is a type of great predators.
They will catch any animal and will make the animal as their favorite diet.
Such example of the diet is cat.
Fisher cat also like to eat insects, muschrooms and also berries.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Is Your Cat Safe? 5 Ways to Help Protect Your Kitty By Mary Simpson Platinum Quality Author
1. Keep cats indoors. There is no reason that they need to go outside. Indoor cats live much longer than cats that are outdoors either all of the time or part of the time. Among the hazards they encounter outdoors are being hit by vehicles, getting into poisonous substances, and being attacked by dogs or other animals.
Increasingly more areas of the country have growing coyote populations, where kitties and small dogs (even as large as Shelties) make easy prey for a quick meal. Birds of prey also sometimes carry off cats and small dogs. And, in some areas, there is the danger of the Fisher cat-a type of weasel-which include cats on its menu.
Spay or neuter your cat. This will not only help to keep down the population of unwanted cats, but it will also quell the desire of the kitties to go outside and will ward off unwanted feline visitors and yowling.
2. Having indoor cats means that we need to cat-proof our homes. Look around for anything dangerous the kitty can get into. Keep anything poisonous, including cleaning fluids and materials, laundry products, insecticides and ant poison, rat or mouse bait, slug bait, and other toxins safely closed in a kitty-proof cabinet. Be sure that your cat cannot open the doors-they can be very resourceful! Also securely contain medications and drugs, antifreeze, and foods that are toxic to animals. These include items like chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions, and macadamia nuts.
Other dangerous indoor items include electrical cords, in which the cats may become tangled or from which they may receive shocks. If you have a paper shredder, always unplug it when you are not actually shredding something. Pets have had serious accidents when they have licked or pawed the shredder, sometimes resulting in death for the animals. If you use candles, be sure that you never leave them unattended. Cats and dogs do knock them over, causing house fires. Candles which are entirely covered are safer but still must be attended. A better alternative is battery-powered luminaries, many of which are inexpensive.
Keep all plastic bags out of kitty's reach, and cut both ends out of any plastic food bags that are thrown away. Pets have suffocated when they stuck their heads inside a plastic food bag and could not get them out or breathe. Also keep children's toys, string, and any other small objects that can be chewed or swallowed safely out the kitty's reach.
3. Pets need to be identified. The most common identification is a collar and tag. Cats should have a break-away collar that will release quickly if it gets caught on something to avoid choking or strangulation. In addition to the tags we normally see, there are now tags available which contain a tiny USB tag that can be read by most computers. Because tags can become lost, you may wish to have your pets microchipped for permanent identification.
4. Have your cats had their shots? Rabies shots are required for felines as well as for dogs. There are also other deadly diseases, many of which are highly contagious, that can be prevented by vaccinations. Kittens should begin receiving vaccines around 6 to 8 weeks of age, and they should be repeated every 3 to 4 weeks until they are around 12 to 16 weeks of age. Your veterinarian will set up a schedule for you. The vaccines they should receive protect against feline distemper and two upper respiratory diseases: herpesvirus and calicivirus. Your vet may also want to vaccinate against feline leukemia and possibly other diseases that are problems in your area. Subsequent booster vaccines will be given as required.
5. Know where to go in emergencies. You probably already know whether your own veterinarian has emergency hours and what they are. Also, find out where the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital is and make a trial run so that you know the route. Keep phone numbers handy. Also be sure that your cat carrier is where you can get it quickly if needed.
You are the one who observes your pets and know what is normal behavior for them. Because of this, you can get help quickly when a pet is sick or injured. Taking precautions to prevent problems and providing appropriate care can go a long way toward giving you and your cat many healthy and happy years together.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
What is fisher cat
Do you know that where is fisher cat family stay.The fisher ranges across the middle of the continent extending from the boreal forest in northern Canada to the northern fringes of the United States.
How do you feel about this animal? So unique, with nice sound.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Common Chicken Coop Predators By Bill Keene
Being a chicken is a dangerous occupation. Here are some of the animals that pose the greatest threat to your chickens.
Coyote
They are most active at night but in places where their natural habitat is still undisturbed by human settlements and activities, they are also active during the day especially during cool weather. There are coyotes however that have already adapted to the presence of humans and they tend to be active even during day time.
Coyotes prey on domestic fowl like chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Simply shooting these predators won't stop them, you either have to trap them or better yet, make sure that the area surrounding your chicken coop is coyote-proof.
Fisher Cat
A member of the weasel family, the fisher cat is also known as the pekan cat or black cat. Fishers live in a band in the forest are only in the North American continent.
They have short legs, small ears, and a long well-furred tail. The color of their coat ranges from dark brown to nearly black. They have large feet with five sharp toes which they use for climbing trees and killing their prey.
Fox
Foxes are quick and highly skilled hunters, preying on mice, cottontail rabbits and poultry birds. Although primarily nocturnal, they are active and sometimes come out to hunt also during daylight hours.
Foxes are the nemesis of chicken owners. They normally hunt 2 hours after sundown and 2 hours before sunup and carry off their prey a good distance away.
Hawk
Hawks are carnivores with strong, hooked beaks; their feet have three toes pointed forward and one turned back; and their claws are long, curved and very sharp with an eyesight that is several times better than humans. They can see a mouse from a height of as high as one mile.
Hawks usually kill their preys with their claws and tear them to bite-size pieces with their strong and sharp beak.
Raccoon
One of the most common predators of poultry farms is the raccoon. They are can live close to humans and are very adaptable and intelligent.
A grown raccoon is about 32 inches long (including the tail) and weighs between 11 to 18 pounds although some weigh as much as 30 pounds; generally male raccoons are larger than the females of the species. The most distinctive features of the raccoon are the black-ringed tail and coloration of the face which bears a resemblance to a bandit's mask.
Skunk
Skunks pose little or no threat to adult chickens, but they usually prey on the chicks and eggs. There are four types of skunks you should be on the look out for - the hooded skunk, the striped skunk, the spotted skunk, and the hog-nosed skunk with the spotted skunk acknowledged as more dangerous since they know how to climb. Skunks are nocturnal in nature but they stay away from farms that have geese, dogs or cats.
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Bill Keene is a former poultry farm and author of of the guide "Building A Chicken Coop" and website http://www.buildingachickencoop.com
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