When choosing dog food, the first thing to consider is nutritional content. Just as you probably wouldn’t feel well if you ate junk food for a week, so your dog’s not going to be at his best if you cut corners on what he eats.
YOUR NEW KITTEN!
SHOPPING CHECK LIST:
- Cardboard or light weight plastic cat carrier (to transport the kitten home)
- Litter, litter tray and plastic scoop
- Elastic Collar and identity tag (tag should have owner’s name & address or phone number and not the cat’s – for the security of your cat)
- Feeding dish and water bowl
- Brush and Comb (seek advice on the best type for your cat)
- Sleeping basket
- Scratching post
- A cat toy
ARRIVAL AT HOME: The kitten should not be taken home in your arms – it must have an escape proof transport box or basket. It may well become nervous when in strange surroundings and will try to escape as a result. When you arrive home, all doors and windows should be closed in the room where the cat will be living for most of the time. Then the litter tray and food and water bowls should be placed in their permanent places and the box opened and the kitten allowed out. Resist the temptation to pick it up until it has accustomed itself to its new home. In three stages and over the next few days, gradually open up other rooms and let the kitten explore other areas.
Over-excited children can stress a new pet so if children are present, be very conscious of their behaviour towards the kitten especially during this settling in period.
A DOG FOR YOUR HOME:
If you’re thinking of adding a dog to your family, or you have just welcomed a canine companion into your home, you may be wondering how best to take care of your new friend. Obviously there are many different breeds of dog to choose from and you are not always going to find one size fits all ideas and solutions. There are some suggestions that are similar for all breeds though.
Of course, one of the most important considerations is that you have all of the necessary items to make sure your dog is well cared for. These can include dog beds, pet shampoo, well-fitting dog collars, a control lead and a well manufactured kennel. Dogs are never going to be cheap to care for but don’t worry too much. Before you think you may have to take out a second mortgage to afford the costs, you should know that it’s possible to buy reasonably priced pet products in Australia, and still provide your canine housemate with the best care possible.
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WHY CHOOKS?
- To have a supply of fresh eggs
- Pest & weed control
- A supply of nitrogen-rich manure – great for your garden!
- For fresh meat
The ideal chicken coop protects chickens from rain, wind, and temperature extremes. The basic requirement for a poultry yard is a good fence to keep predators such as foxes and sometimes including family pets from getting in. There should be perches adequately spaced and arranged so that the chickens can perch comfortably in the coop.
Chickens do better when they roost at night up off the ground. And they're happier, also. It is the natural way for a bird to sleep. It helps prevent external parasites and keeps them from lying in their own droppings. You also don't want them to start sleeping in the nest boxes - these are for egg laying. Some kind of litter such as straw or wood shavings should be spread underneath the perches and needs to be changed when it becomes wet or soiled.
TIP: A mixture of straw and chicken manure is ideal for garden compost.
A PET RABBIT
DIET:
Hay is the most important factor in your rabbit’s diet. A good quality grass or oaten hay should be available at all times. It is important to feed your rabbit a variety of fresh vegetables. Feed 2 to 4 cups per day making sure one or more contain vitamin A.
*Remember to make all dietary changes slowly
VEGETABLES THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOUR RABBIT:
Alfalfa sprouts, Asparagus, Broccoli, Basil, Bok Choy, Beet Greens Tops (A), Brussel Sprouts, Carrot and Tops (A), Clover and Clover Sprouts, Dandelion Greens, Eggplant, Mint, Mustard Greens, Parsley (A), Snow peas/Sugar Snap Peas (A), Peppers, green, red and yellow, Butternut Pumpkin, Pumpkin Leaves, Squash, Watercress (A), Wheat Grass and Zucchini.
FRUITS – can be fed once or twice a week (no seeds or pips)
Apple, Blackberries, Blueberries, Melon, Papaya, Peach, Pears, Pineapple, Plum, Raspberries and Strawberries.
Pet, Horse and Farm have opened a temporary pop-up shop at 75 Keilor Road Essendon. We will be open every day between 10am and 4.30pm, with a range of in-store bargains on dog, cat and small animal products.
Click to purchase your dog's food of choice!
12-15kg bags on special! We deliver to you!
Phone orders and pick up also available.
If you are looking for the ultimate in no stress - no mess storage for your bale of hay then we recommend you try a Bale Buddy. The bale bag easily fits a single bale of hay and is far easier to carry if you need to move it around the garage or feed shed. If you would like us to deliver your next bale in a bale buddy we are happy to do so and can leave it wherever is most convenient. Click below to purchase
In the past week there have been some problems with our NAB payment processing system. It has been resolved so please feel free to use our online store to order your goods.
If you do have any problems please email sales@pethorsefarm.com.au and we will respond as soon as possible.
If the cold weather is bothering your pets they might need a Warm-A-Pet Heating Mat!
Happy Shopping!
Pet Horse & Farm
Where Are We Now?
After closing the doors at Essendon DFO, Pet Horse & Farm is now online and located at a warehouse in East Keilor.
We offer a home delivery service or you can pick up from:
Unit 2A Thor Crt, East Keilor.
If you wish to pop in and pick up your order please give us a call beforehand so we can have your order ready to go.
Ph: 1300 362 326
Visit our online store:
www.pethorsefarm.com.au
We hope to hear from you or see you soon!
Pet Horse & Farm supports
Blind Sports Victoria
Pet Horse & Farm is proud to support Blind Sports Victoria.
Blind Sports Victoria provides sporting and recreational opportunities for people who are blind or vision impaired.
Chris Cypreou has been training in blind tennis for the past 5 years in hope of joining the pros.
Check out the article here on the interview with Chris Cypreou, Maurice Gleeson and Ray Fitzgerald about the blind and vision impaired tennis program, aired on SBS World News.
We wish Chris all the best with his training.
Gypsy, the seeing eye dog on the court (Image via the SBS)
