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January 24, 2012
If you want to collect fresh eggs in the back yard every day then you are ready to buy yourself a few chickens. Raising chickens can be very fun as well as productive. Chickens don’t require as much attention as other farm animals, so they are the perfect animal to raise if you don’t have a lot of time on your hands. Here are five popular poultry products which make raising chickens that much easier.
1. Chicken Feeders:
Chicken feeders are different from other animal feeders. Chickens like to perch while they eat, but they can also eat without perching. Most feeders will not have the perching option for your chickens. They simply hold an ample amount
of grain and feed,sasasssas which comes down to the bottom and into a tray that extends out about an inch. You can adjust the amount of food that comes down. The feeders have several separators to keep the chickens from standing in their food and scratching it out where unwanted pests like rats and field mice can come and eat the food and make a home close by. Most feeders are for indoor use or for undercover use unless they have a lid to protect the food from becoming wet.
2. Chicken Feed:
Your chickens need to have a balanced diet in order to produce healthy eggs so what you put into your chickens will ultimately wind up on your plate. Chickens need both feed and grit in their diet. The feed provides vitamins and nutrients like calcium for better egg production and the grit cleans their craw so they can digest their food with ease. You can also allow your chickens to run freely on the property and use the poultry feed to supplement their diet. Chickens can eat table scraps, vegetable peelings, wilted vegetables, soured milk, cores of apples, or rice. There are many supplemental poultry products to help your chickens maintain their health.
3. Chicken Houses:
Chicken houses can vary in shape, colour, and size. There are many options to choose from. The basics of a chicken house should include a roof, roosting pole, and one or two laying boxes inside. You can attach any size chicken yard to the chicken house in order to allow your chickens to wake up and step outside for some fresh bugs and grubs.
4. Chicken Pens:
Chickens can become easy prey for a cat, dogs, or foxes, so it is important to give them a closed in pen that will allow them to run around during the day, get out of the sunlight when it is too hot, ample room to set their food and watering pan, and portable so you can move your chickens around every couple of days. There are different designs of chicken pens available on the market.
5. Health Products
Yes, even chickens need health products from time to time. Products such as cider vinegar can help protect your chickens against molting, eggshell strength, decrease respiratory complications, Coccidiosis, worm burden, as well as feather pecking. You can also buy liquid feed supplements that when poured over the food or mixed in water the chickens will natural drink the medication. Most of these liquids contain vitamins such as iron or phosphorus which can boost their appetite and give them added vitamins they may not have.
Once you have these poultry products you can then order your chickens and begin raising them for a healthier lifestyle.
December 20, 2011
Diabetes is becoming more common in ‘the man’s best friend’- the dog. Diabetes can occur at almost any age in a dog, from young dog stage to aging dogs. Diabetes develops due to a lack of an insulin - produced from a hormone in the body. When a dog eats their food, the digestive system begins to break down the food immediately. While breaking the food down, it also breaks down the glucose as well. Everything should work well unless the dog cannot produce enough insulin.
Once a dog has been diagnosed with diabetes, you can help him or her manage the diabetes in several ways.
Tip 1: Make sure that your dog takes their medication as scheduled if it is necessary. You may simply need to regulate their diet and their weight. Other dogs may need to be hospitalised in order to regulate the sugar in their blood. A dog may need to take insulin shots to regulate the blood glucose. Your vet can go over the details with you as well as some of the best treatments available.
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December 13, 2011
Surveys show that in the United Kingdom more than fifty percent of all households have some type of pet in residence. Other studies do not agree on whether the majority of these are cat households or dog households. The preference between them seems to change over time. No other animal comes close to the popularity of these two species. Nevertheless, there seems to be an increasing interest in amphibians and reptiles in recent years. 
With dogs and cats, as always, at the top of the list of popular UK pets; which ones come next? Rabbits are the next closest favorite coming in at about one sixth as many as dogs or cats. The next category has indoor birds, hamsters, horses and ponies, and snakes. Gerbils, turtles and rats fall in below the rest in their popularity quotient.
The most interesting thing about the popularity of certain pets is that several species are desired by both adults and children. The most popular with both is cats. For both adults and children; rabbits, birds, hamsters and rats are also quite popular. These animals are generally thought of as a child’s pet, but adults are becoming more inclined toward smaller, easy care pets as well.
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December 2, 2011
Caring for wild birds is a year round job if you want your feathered friends to continue to visit your property. The birds that do not migrate away in winter actually require more food during cold weather than they do in summer. Bird metabolism is very fast and it takes a lot of food for them to stay warm. Birds also come to depend on you if you feed them, and sometimes they will stay rather than migrate, simply because you do feed them. With no way for the birds to supplement their diet in winter, you should definitely continue to feed them year round.
In winter wild birds need suet or fat balls added to their diet. Suet, which contains fat, assists their metabolism and helps to warm their bodies. There are feeders designed specifically to hold suet as it comes in a block form. The birds still need their seed and fresh water supplies as well. You should keep feed and water containers clean and well stocked. Provide a selection of foods for the wild birds, including, sunflower seeds and peanuts in addition to the usual wild bird mix. The seeds and peanuts are very high in fat, which is what the birds need to remain warm and healthy. The birds should actually be fed twice daily in winter, and you will find that the feeders will empty a lot sooner than they do when you put out the bird food in summer. You can also provide extra treats that are similar to fat balls, but contain raisins and berries, along with meal worms and other insects that are in short supply in winter.
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November 22, 2011
You might think that here at GJW Titmuss we’re just about pet food and accessories as well as wildlife, but you would be wrong, we also like our clothing and footwear too! In fact, we offer a great selection of items and we’re pretty certain you’ll be adding these to your basket.
As we’re in the full swing of winter it’s important to stay warm and to keep dry when the snow decides to fall. Here’s a pick of our favourite coats, wellington boots and other winter accessories.
COATS
JOULES MOREDALE LADIES JACKET
This is classic design and perfect for the days where it’s chilly, but doesn’t have the cold winter bite just yet. This jacket consists of a concealed zip with a antique brass popper fastening and a print lining to ensure warmth.
JACK MURPHY COTSWOLD LADIES 3/4 LENGTH BUSH COAT
This is the bestselling Heritage Jacket with classic Jack Murphy lining and clever additional features such as shoulder cape and back vent. This practical coat is perfect for those harsh outdoor conditions. This amazing jacket consists of being waterproof, wind proof and has taped seams, with double pockets and a detachable hood.
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November 14, 2011
Both dogs and cats are known to be very playful animals, especially when they’re young. It’s important for the animals to learn these social skills as it sets them up for life and enables them to interact well with humans.
However, because of their playful nature, it can sometimes get them in to trouble and they can find themselves in certain situations which could end up being hurtful. So in the event of your pet injuring itself or coming down with an illness, veterinary bills can be expensive. In these troubled economic times, it can be very stressful to find yourself needing to pay hundreds of pounds on giving your pet the treatment it needs to make a full recovery. Without any kind of pet insurance it would be very difficult to look after your pet and give it the help it needs, yet for a relatively small monthly fee you can take the worry away and know if anything happens to your pet the cost won’t be a problem.
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November 2, 2011
During the colder months it’s really important to make sure your pond is well looked after. If your pond is covered in snow it will be too dark under the ice for plants and algae to create oxygen and go through the process of photosynthesising. You need to sweep away as much of the snow as you can to allow the light to reach the plants, do this as carefully as possible as you don’t want to disturb them too much.
Most pond wildlife will survive winter without any problems, as long as the pond is oxygenated completely. Breaking the ice on a pond doesn’t really make much difference to the oxygen levels as oxygen diffuses into water very slowly. Unless you stir the water in some way, with a fountain or a pump, you’ll add very little extra oxygen. However, for fish you need to keep some circulation going if you want to get them through the winter. Keep a bit of the ice open, run a fountain, and make sure the pump continues to work. It’s not certain if snow on the pond causes any issues to the fish, but it should get a bit more oxygen into the water if you clear it.
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October 26, 2011
Although many of us may not realise, there are a wide range of dog products available to purchase. For instance, aside of the usual dog products which includes toys and collars, there are also specifically designated products, such as items for grooming, dog bedding and even dog training products.
Dog training products are designed to make the ownership of a dog more straight forward. They become even more useful if you are an inexperienced dog owner as it can be difficult to know which products are necessary and worth the purchase.
Here is a quick overview of five types of dog training products that are worth buying for you and your new best friend:
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August 10, 2011
If you consider just how many people in your life also have a pet or two, the numbers swiftly add up.
Although it was a close run thing, recent studies in the UK produced evidence that we are nation that prefers dogs to cats although both animals topped a poll of the most popular animals in the United Kingdom by some distance. You might well imagine that the statistics for our neighbours across the Atlantic to show a similar pattern; well, they do, but the overall winner is neither feline nor canine in breed. Yes, there are no doubt plenty of cat and dog lovers in the US but both these staples come in behind a surprise victor.
August 8, 2011
Ensuring that your pets have everything they need in order to live happy and healthy lives is obviously a must, but occasionally a product might well pass you by without you realising, such is either the subtlety of the item. Though few cat owners will have managed to get by without such simple items as a brush and the like, there are further little bits and bobs available which may well fit in with the attitude or character of your cat that might well have passed you by. Here is a small list of the kind of products we stock at the GJW Titmuss site which could well improve the quality of you and your cat’s relationship.
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