Could i give my rabbit applesauce?
:) I think you should try it! I bet she would like it. If you are nervous she might react badly to it, then let her sniff it and if she seems interested then put some on your finger and see if she licks it off. If she likes it then, try looking up what rabbits like on the internet or ask your local vet and see what they say. but make sure YOU KNOW WHAT IS GOOD FOR HER!
I have heard alot of bad things about Marshall ferrets being poorly treated, could someone give me proof?
I don't know personally if they are mistreated or not, so here's a site with some info on Marshall Farms: http://www.ferretuniverse.com/marshalls/index.asp This place is in no way connected to Marshall's, it's just one person's perspective on the company. One thing that I know some people have a problem with is that Marshall gives some of the ferrets to scientists for medical research. This does sort of sadden me, but when you think about it, those ferrets that are being sacrificed are the reason why the rest of our ferrets can live longer and receive better treatments. Without that testing, our vets wouldn't be able to learn about ferrets or develop treatments or perform life-saving surgeries. My biggest problem with Marshall's and ALL big ferret breeders is that the kits are torn away from the mothers at too young of an age and altered at too young of an age. There's no hard proof that this is the cause for some of the problems ferrets deal with later in life, but I really believe it is at least PART of the problem. But, again, it's not only Marshall that does this. When you think about it though, it's really the public to blame for this process. What do most people want when they look for a pet? Babies! Most people want to buy/adopt a baby, not an older animal. Why? Because babies are "cuter" (but if you ask me, adult ferrets are just as cute as the babies). The breeders are in it for the money, so they're just giving the public what they want - cute babies. And because it's better for the ferret's health to be altered (unless you plan on breeding them), the breeder has this done before they leave their hands. So, while I think ferrets should be altered at an older age, I do think the breeders are being responsible when they alter their ferrets before selling them to pet shops. I can't even imagine how many ferrets would die every year because of irresponsible owners not having them altered - how many times do pet owners "forget" to have their pet altered? And if it wouldn't result in a lot of deaths, it would result in a huge over-population of ferrets and ferret shelters would be even more over-crowded than they are now.
Is it dangerous for dogs to eat live baby wild rabbits?
No. Not particularly good letting dogs run wild but raw rabbit won't harm the dogs.My dogs eat a portion of wild rabbit raw and with fur, heads and feet still on most days. I do paunch the rabbits, (remove their guts) as this is where most of the worms are. You should worm your dogs every 3-4 months anyway or sooner if you think they have worms. It's a very natural diet for them.If feeding rabbit on purpose avoid any which are very old and thin or whose guts smell worse than usual. No need to worry about spotty livers though or myxomatosis as this doesn't affect dogs but do avoid spreading this disease. Dogs can also spit out or digest an odd lead pellet or bullet without coming to any harm.To anyone who says no to dogs eating rabbit “because diseases,” what diseases exactly? Your dogs should be vaccinated against common diseases where possible. Fleas and ticks are something your dog may well pick up anyway. Never seen a tick on a rabbit either. Plenty of fleas but these never seem to infest the dogs. Possibly because all the fleas jump off the rabbits in the car on the way home.
Let's say there are 100 rabbits in one spot, would they still run away from one person?
If you mean wild rabbits, 100 rabbits just mean 100 pairs of eyes and ears looking out for what you are doing and the threat you may present.The ones at the edge will be aware that they are more vulnerable and may be the first to run. The ones furthest away from you will bolt when the others do, as whatever scares that many of their friends is something they should fear too.They don’t form defensive gangs so having 99 other rabbits around doesn’t give them a lot more confidence. None of those rabbits will defend them against attack, unless they are a baby and the mother steps in, but she has other babies to worry about, so don’t count on that either.As there’s no strength in numbers beyond the early warning system, there’s no reason for them to be calmer.Although not all of them will probably flee at the same time if they’re grazing unless you continue walking towards them. You’ll just see this:(Photo: Chris Macdonald: Kids adventure spotting rabbits)I spent an entire summer trying this for a still unpublished paper on rabbit intelligence. Wild rabbits can habituate to you if you turn up enough times and will let you get closer, but not close enough to pet them.And they’ll still run if you make a wrong move.If they are very young, you might get close, but they will still run if they think you are a threat.On the other hand, you could go to Rabbit Island and have this happen:(Photo: Dale Rutledge)Those aren’t wild rabbits. They are from domestic stock and are very habituated to humans.People feed them and don’t hurt them so they like people.So they swarm.Read about that here: Bunny Island and Other Awesome Japanese Attractions for Animal Lovers
What should you not feed squirrels?
You will probably see someone answering this question with “DON’T FEED THEM ANYTHING!” or some variation thereof. And while this is usually sound advice with wild animals, squirrels are a bit of an exception. They are extremely acclimated to living around humans, and their behavioral health is not detrimentally impacted from regular human interaction the way it can be for, say, bears.That said, squirrels shouldn’t be fed just anything. They love peanuts, but peanuts actually aren’t that good for them. (Despite the name, peanuts aren’t actually nuts, they are legumes, and not a natural food for tree squirrels.) Tree nuts like walnuts, almonds, and cashews are better. And NEVER feed them salted or sugared snacks. Salt especially can be very harmful to them. And sugar… well, think of it like kids: they would eat candy all day if you let them. Squirrels would do the same. And do you really want a bunch of squirrels amped up on sugar? Heh. Stick with fresh fruit and vegetables, unsalted/unseasoned raw nuts, and seeds.With a little patience it usually doesn’t take long to get them to eat right out of your hand (or even hop up onto your lap). Pick a spot near where they usually feed and sit quietly with some treats (I have found that almonds are most favored by eastern grey squirrels). Try to avoid sudden movements and sounds. Toss the treats to the squirrels in small quantities, bringing them closer to you every time. Eventually they will trust you enough to come right up to you. This works with chipmunks too. But be warned! Once they have gotten to know you they will never leave you alone!
Outlight five plants and animal features of euglena virus?
Euglena are interesting because they are a sort of combination of plant and animal. They can make their own food like a plant, but they can also eat other things, like an animal. They can also swim and move Euglena gracilis and other euglena are green because they eat green algae. They keep the algae inside their bodies and use it to make their own food. These green parts inside the Euglena's body are called chloroplasts. A euglena's body is only one cell, so they are very small and you must use a microscope to see them. Sometimes, since they live in water, if there are millions of euglena together, they form a mat on the surface of a pond or marsh . Euglena gracilis has a long hair-like thing that stretches from its body . This is called a flagellum, and the euglena uses it to swim. It also has a red eyespot. Euglena gracilis uses its eyespot to locate light. Without light, it cannot use its chloroplasts to make itself food. In order for Euglena gracilis to make more Euglena gracilis it will complete a process called mitosis. That means it can split itself in half and become two Euglena gracilis. It can only do this if it is well-fed and if the temperature is right. Euglena gracilis can reproduce better in warm temperatures. The picture below shows an Euglena gracilis splitting into two. When Euglena gracilis doesn't have enough light to make its own food, it looks for other things to eat. Swimming around, it preys on other tiny organisms, such as amoeba and paramecium. Predators of Euglena gracilis and other euglena include: baby fish, water fleas, mussels, and frogs and salamanders (tadpoles and larval stages). One way that Euglena gracilis can get from one body of water to another is birds. Water birds, like ducks, geese, and herons get mud stuck to their feet. Euglena gracilis that are in the mud can get a free ride to a new pond, river, or marsh.
What to feed a baby Heron?
I found a baby Heron down the street from my house, on the sidewalk. It is the size of about a Chihuahua dog. Long neck, baby fuzz under the feathers. It has brown/tan feathers, no tail. It skips and hops but doesn't fly. What should I feed it? I have been giving it water, and set a bowl of it in a large cage with it. I am now researching Herons on the internet. That is my closest guess. Unless it's a crane. Still their diet should be similar. It says here Krill and fish or frogs or mammals. Where do I get this and how do I give it to it? I can get baby feeder fish at Wal-mart. Should I get that and put it in the bowl for it? Or do they need to be hand fed?
Would you throw a bunny rabbit off the Empire State Building for $78,332?
Definitely not.I’m a poor bootstrapper (by choice right now) and I could definitely use the money.I’m also a vegan animal lover and that would definitely qualify as animal cruelty.The poor bunny would probably have a heart attack as soon as it was let go.I’ve been my bunny’s slave for 5 years now so he knows me pretty well. Yet, whenever I put him down after holding him, he jerks when he doesn’t feel that one of his paws has proper footing on my body as I’m letting him go.Also, bunnies get carsick pretty easily. They can die from the uncertainty of the experience of riding in a car. Rushing through the air would definitely harm them fatally, almost immediately.:(UPDATE 2/20/2017:Would you take an innocent life for money?That’s how I read the question, OK!What if “bunny” was replaced with “your baby/daughter/son/cousin”?Some people would kill your child for that money.(That’s a nice and reasonable thing to say- look at all of the child predators out there.)I wouldn’t take the life of ANY INNOCENT CREATURE for ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY for ANY REASON.Some people have different value systems whether misogynist, speciesist, sexist, or otherwise.I didn’t write comments on your answer like, “What a monster!” So don’t write comments on my answer saying, “Really? That’s a lot of money!”I don’t think your reasoning is wrong if you would kill the bunny.It is just different than mine. My values can change. So can your values change.At this point in my life, I would not kill a bunny. You would. The facts are the facts and your answer is just as good as mine.Just don’t try to influence my opinions or actions.
How long does it take a bird of prey to kill its prey after catching it?
The technique and the time it takes to kill prey varies greatly depending on the type of raptor and the size of the prey.Hawks and other members of the Accipitridae family, (eagles, harriers, kites), use their talons to catch and subdue struggling prey, rather than to kill it quickly. They'll sometimes squeeze the animal to the point of suffocation if it's small enough; but with bigger prey (like your rabbit) they land on top of it and stay on top of it until they've got it under control to avoid injuries or escape. They use their beaks to pluck fur or feathers from the animal, causing further trauma. Once they've done this, they'll begin to eat it while it's, however briefly, still alive. The hawk in your yard was probably just starting the process of subduing the rabbit when you startled it. Hawks have huge talons on their first and second toes. They use them to tear prey open while it holds on with the other shorter talons. Falcons hunt and kill prey using a different method. They employ a sort of cruise missile technique, slamming full force into their prey, knocking the animal out or breaking it's neck on impact. They can do this in mid-air or on the ground. Falcons have shorter, curved talons on the first and second toe used to grip and sometimes carry prey. They use a sharp 'tooth' on the tip of their beak to pluck off fur or feathers and to open up the animal. Here's what looks to be a sharp shinned hawk demonstrating the process. This isn't particularly gory, but it might be troublesome to sensitive people.
Can ducks eat marsh mellows?
Oh,I love doing that!!! I used to take my daughter to the lake and we'd feed the ducks,geese and seagulls.I'd bring pretzels,cereal,leftover bagels,crackers and potato chips,usually whatever I had left in the pantry. I'd give just a few mini marshmallows,as a treat.No more than that-way too sugary!