Animals & Nature

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dave_c

Signs of evolution during recorded history?

Yes, they've been fossils that record evolution in pre-history. But has there been signs that evolution of any species of animal occurring during recorded history? I'm guessing the period of time for...

jenniprice

Injured fox-what to do!?

I was driving to work yesterday and saw a fox walking along the road(quite a busy country road i use). it was about 8.20am and light as day. i know foxes are Nocturnal so was worried when i saw it. I...

sammmo

ferral cats

I work at a factory where there are a few ferral cats and someone want to start to put food out for them.. with the rising numbers of vermin .. is this a good or bad idea?

Kleiber

Where's bigmamma?

Where's bigmamma? I haven't seen her post on here for ages? BM, if you see this, hope you're OK. How are Porsche & the pup? K xx

Robinia

Calling all Wild Birds....

....of the feathered variety! Today's the day you'll stuff your little beaks with as much food as possible so that you can disappear for the next 2 days. Yes, it's the annual birdwatch weekend & no...

sheribee

ferrets mating

ok, my hob will not leave my jill alone, he is constantly bonking her!! She squeels and screams so loud, and when i go to get her out she is shaking all over!! I know their mating habbits are supposed...

Jbird

Whats going on with my chicken?

I have 2 Pekin Bantams - both 8 months old. They started laying at the beginning of December and have been doing very well. My concern is that it is now Friday evening, and one of them has only come...

jen78

Why would you someone do this???

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Ca t-Piercing-US-Woman-Defends-Business-Saying-An imals-Were-Well-Looked-After-And-Happy/Article /200901415208993?lpos=World_News_First_Home_Ar...

bumblebee14

scorpians

my sons scorpian escaped last night. cannot find him. is there another we can do to entise him out of his hidy hole

wiggal

Joy ride tablets for dogs!

Hey all! Hope for some quick answers here if possible! At 8pm this evening we are heading up to m sisters for the weekend and taking Cleo with us. We have bought some Joy ride tablets from the...

happy_face

flying geese

When you see geese (probably other birds too) flying in that 'V' or arrow shape is it random who goes where in the formation or would it always be the same bird leading it? Do geese live in packs and...

Redrum

Do cats show emotion?

I have recently split from my partner, and before he moved in with me my cat never really interested in cuddles etc, he would much rather eat and is sometimes distant. However this past week, he wont...

junesmith44

male staff to male puppie

my male staff is nearly 4 yr old, i am trying to introduce him to my daughters 3 month old english bull terrier who is used to bigger dogs. My staff never gets to socialise, he doesn't like bigger...

Bert

Birdbox

We have had a birdbox on a cherry tree in our garden for several years. The hole at the front was originally about 2.5 - 3 cm in diameter. We were told it was the right size for tits, and we have had...

chessington

goldfish

My daughter wants to know how you tell the sex of goldfish? Does anyone know why her fish has suddenly got black lips when they were white? Thanks in advance

kent18

Equine Wormers

Help. I have had my horse on coventional wormer,now a woman on our livery yard is trying to convince every one on the yard to move to herbal wormers.She is only doing it because a friend is studdying...

shivvy

Yippee - Long tailed tits in my garden!!

Just had to share my delight at seeing a bunch of long tailed tits at my bird feeders. They hadn't visited at all this winter until the last few days and they are absolutely georgeous! The pink blush...

barb1314

Dog and housesitting rates.What to charge?

I've recently done 16 days dog and housesitting whilst also working.I did it as a favour to a friend who has treated me very well and helps me with my dog one day a week.I've now been asked by one of...

Collette53

Should I get my kitties spayed at the same time or not?

My two cats are due to be spayed at the end of this month. They are sisters and get along beautifully together. I have been warned that they will not get along with each other after the op because...

spurbro

foxes

could anybody tell me if there is a particular time of year foxes mate.thanks