This may sound like a joke but I went up to the country and went for a picnic. We had twinkies that we left out on a picnic table in a box. When we came back there was an empty twinkie wrapper and one that had chew makrs. We looked over and the squierll was eating the twinkie. Im sure this sounds ridiculous but Im not used to dealing with animals, did it eat through the plastic or something? This very strange (but funny)
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It most likely tore through the plastic with its claws and then ate the twinlie after it dragged it out of the plastic. I sit and watch squirrels on the birdfeeders outside my kitchen window and the ways they can get onto the feeders and manuver around are amazing. One actually chews through the nylon cord that a feeder is hanging off of and made it fall to the ground and break.
no..
I've seen squirrels breaking into cars, so I guess they can manage a twinkie
it is funny.
poor thing OD on sugar that day.
Animals tear through garbage bags all the time to get to the leftovers inside, so I'm sure they can chew through a twinkie wrapper.
I would not think a squirrel would like twinkies but any thing is possible....now it has a sugar rush..lol....all that sugar in its little body.
Yes, they can, and they can easily tear through the plastic. May not be the best thing for them to eat though lol.
We have a few acres in a rural area, have a barn. My husband had some Round UP(weed killer) in a cabinet in the barn. We were walking down there the other night, and the bottle of Round Up was laying in the grass, and there was this trail of dead grass leading up to it...weird. Pick it up, bottle was completely empty(was full and unopened), and there was teeth marks in it. So, something went into the cabinet, pulled it out, and tried to eat it or whatever. I have seen some raccoons out there lately, but I cannot figure out why they'd want to eat weed killer..animals can be very strange.
No animal should eat twinkies, or other human food. Typically, it will make them sick.
Though not their typical diet of course, squirrels will eat junk food if given the opportunity and they are hungry!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Can a sheep and a goat live together? i hear they dont get on?prove me wrong...or not!?
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Yes they live well with each other. I grew up in the farm and we had all sorts of goats and sheep. There is a wide variety. They got along well. Actually the goats got along better with the sheep than with other goats. They followed the sheep too when we herded them. Some billy goats are hard headed but they stand no chance in a fight with a ram. Anyway i have never heard of them not getting along, i will keep an eye to hear more too.
I had both and they lived together just fine.. :)
I had a sheep, a goat and a bull live together! They were the awesome threesome.What one didn't think of to do...the other 2 did.They got along great.I did get all 3 when they were babies, which may have helped a great deal. I had no problems what so ever.
Old West ranchers used to mix goats in with the sheep because they considered the goats much more levelheaded than the sheep. Whenever there was a problem, like a storm or a predator, the sheep would cluster around the goats to calm down, instead of running off in a panic. I have a friend who raises miniature goats and she also has a few dwarfed sheep, emus, and a miniature donkey, all in the same 1/2 acre fenced yard. They get along just fine.
It is okay to put them together, but do not i repeat DO NOT put bucks and rams together. The buck will rear up and fight, rams arent so fair, they just charge and can really injur a buck. However they have completely different needs, goat mineral (vitamin supplementation) will kill a sheep because of the copper, which goats need, it will kill sheep. They require much more work to keep them healthy than meets the eye. Hope it helps
Can a rabbit..?
play with yarn? is it safe??
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Please no... it can cause obstruction to the gut. Instead, have your bun play with cardboard boxes, cardboard paper towel rolls, paper plates, paper bowls, paper cups, etc. My buns LOVE when I cut holes in cardboard boxes... it is like a playscape!!
I wouldn't recommend it. Rabbits often chew/eat pieces of their toys and yarn would cause a blockage.
its not a good idea they will try to eat it. i would stick with wood chews.
NONO NOwhen i took my bunny to the vet she told me "No strings of any kind. It could be very dangrus and result in DEATH!" so please do not let your bunny play with yarn it could kill him if he ate it.
I'm not sure...consult that with a vet or a friend that is a rabbit expert. The rabbit might try to gnaw on the yarn, then it might choke...
-Lil' Princess
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Please no... it can cause obstruction to the gut. Instead, have your bun play with cardboard boxes, cardboard paper towel rolls, paper plates, paper bowls, paper cups, etc. My buns LOVE when I cut holes in cardboard boxes... it is like a playscape!!
I wouldn't recommend it. Rabbits often chew/eat pieces of their toys and yarn would cause a blockage.
its not a good idea they will try to eat it. i would stick with wood chews.
NONO NOwhen i took my bunny to the vet she told me "No strings of any kind. It could be very dangrus and result in DEATH!" so please do not let your bunny play with yarn it could kill him if he ate it.
I'm not sure...consult that with a vet or a friend that is a rabbit expert. The rabbit might try to gnaw on the yarn, then it might choke...
-Lil' Princess
Can a PIG be conditioned to be a house pet?
Do you have a pet pig?
What would be the pros and cons?
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Are you thinking of a pot-bellied pig, or a more traditional livestock-type pig? Both are actually extremely intelligent, clean, loving animals. Contrary to what people think, they really don't like to be dirty. Our pot-bellies are litterbox trained, know their own names, know various tricks, and are very friendly. The pigs we raise for meat ( I expect someone will be in an uproar over that!), are treated very well, and are smart and friendly, as well. They're very clean-urinating and defecating in the same area each time (which we clean out), and they have a large yard to play in. I've had pot-bellies in the house before, but now we keep ours in a large pen with access to the barn, and they're allowed to run in the yard when we're outside. I found that in the house, they can be too destructive-rooting up houseplants, etc. Because they're so intelligent they need to be kept busy, so they get toys, like balls and a swimming pool. Plus, even pot-bellies can get pretty big.
I don't have one, but my great Aunt does. Hers is a potbellied pig. From what I could tell, it was very similar to having a dog. He was trained to go potty outside, he knew his name and a few tricks. Pigs are very smart, so you have many pros there. You can teach them if you are willing to put the time into it. Cons that I can think of would be, first off, the knee-jerk reaction people will have. "You have a PIG?" Second, you would need to research more about pig illnesses and injurys to know how different or similar they would be to any other mammal, then you would have to find a vet to see him. Also, many places make you get a permit to have them.
I want a pig when I have my own house. They do make good pets.
I have a Mini Potbelly Pig, He's the best thing, I had him in the house before, They make good pets, You can litter train them also or go outside, My pig gets along great with my dog and my year old child,
What would be the pros and cons?
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Are you thinking of a pot-bellied pig, or a more traditional livestock-type pig? Both are actually extremely intelligent, clean, loving animals. Contrary to what people think, they really don't like to be dirty. Our pot-bellies are litterbox trained, know their own names, know various tricks, and are very friendly. The pigs we raise for meat ( I expect someone will be in an uproar over that!), are treated very well, and are smart and friendly, as well. They're very clean-urinating and defecating in the same area each time (which we clean out), and they have a large yard to play in. I've had pot-bellies in the house before, but now we keep ours in a large pen with access to the barn, and they're allowed to run in the yard when we're outside. I found that in the house, they can be too destructive-rooting up houseplants, etc. Because they're so intelligent they need to be kept busy, so they get toys, like balls and a swimming pool. Plus, even pot-bellies can get pretty big.
I don't have one, but my great Aunt does. Hers is a potbellied pig. From what I could tell, it was very similar to having a dog. He was trained to go potty outside, he knew his name and a few tricks. Pigs are very smart, so you have many pros there. You can teach them if you are willing to put the time into it. Cons that I can think of would be, first off, the knee-jerk reaction people will have. "You have a PIG?" Second, you would need to research more about pig illnesses and injurys to know how different or similar they would be to any other mammal, then you would have to find a vet to see him. Also, many places make you get a permit to have them.
I want a pig when I have my own house. They do make good pets.
I have a Mini Potbelly Pig, He's the best thing, I had him in the house before, They make good pets, You can litter train them also or go outside, My pig gets along great with my dog and my year old child,
Can a older Ferret and a new kitten get along?
I have a ferret about a year old, we have only had him about a month and my daughter now wants a kitten. I have heard stories of ferrets killing cats. Is this true? And can a ferret and cat live together?
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A year isn't old for a ferret at all! Ferrets and kittens can get along smashingly. It really just depends on the personalities of the two animals. My ferret absolutely loves cats and doesn't harm the cats at all. At worst, sometimes the cats just get tired of playing with him and go sit on a taller piece of furniture.
don't do it, kitty carnage! ferrets are nasty little animals and they're territorial
ferret= pure malevolent and cunning evil
it will kill the kitten
dont do it
cheers!
My girlfriend had a couple ferrets that moved in with me and my cat for a while and they got along fine. I think the individual personalities of the cats and ferrets will play a role, but the answer is YES - a cat and a ferret can live together and actually play together, sleep together...
oh dear, please dont get two pets at once when you have a child and definitly not a ferrit and then a cat, two very territorial animals, unles you get them as kits at the same time and dont have a child that is... a cat is probably your best bet, get rid of the ferrit
I have 3 ferrets, all various ages. My oldest is 2 years and the youngest is just 4 months. we also have various other pets that they get along with. Hamsters, gerbils, kittens, puppy, etc.
What I did was - for the first few weeks, I'd sit with them in a closed room supervising them. Make sure it's just kitten and ferret, anymore people or animals might overwhelm both of them. Ferrets are smart, they'll learn that it's not okay to be so rough with the kitten, and also understand it's a baby animal.
It'll be fine, just be cautious the first few weeks.
I've never heard of ferrets killing cats nor have I experienced it with all my animal experience, but I wouldn't say it's never happened.
Oy..first a ferret, now a cat whats next a parrot ? Come on, so what if your daughter wants a cat? You haven't even had your ferret long enough to build a good trust bond!!
But..on a side note, I would wait on the kitten until your ferret is trained, and trained well. Enjoy your ferret, don't ruin his chances of attention by getting a kitten!
They can definitely live together. A year old isn't that old for a ferret (average life span 6-8 years) If you introduce the kitten slowly (put the kitten up to the ferret cage, or put the kitten in a carrier and let the ferret sniff around and check things out) you should be fine.
I have never heard of a ferret killing a kitten. Most of the time ferrets and cats can be friends or playmates, especially if it's a kitten. The kitten will usually adapt better to a ferret than an adult cat. If the ferret is ill tempered to begin with you might need to make introductions very slowly, but overall you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck!
Ferrets and cats often get along, although it does depend on the temperaments of all involved. Cats will often play with ferrets and vice versa, and ferrets usually can hold their own against cats. There are definite exceptions though, so supervise play sessions very closely until your are assured that both your ferret and your cat will be fine (and even then you should be on hand to watch over them). Ferrets can actually be a little tough on cats, especially kittens, so don't let a grown ferret play with a kitten without close supervision. It will take time for the cat and the ferret to get a long, and there should be consequences if they both begin to fight. It's generally believed that ferrets get along with cats better if they're introduced when the cat is still a kitten and is more willing play, but there are plenty of exceptions. The same is probably
true with dogs. Cats are generally less dangerous than dogs, simply because of their size. For the first week or so, hold both the cat and the ferret (two humans is handy here) and just let them smell each other a few times a
day. Over the next week or two, gradually give each animal a bit more freedom, watching them closely, until they're used to each other.
Once you're convinced that they're used to each other and get along all right, let them interact freely, but supervise them for a while to
be sure. Make sure the ferret has an escape route, a barrier the cat can't get through or a safe hiding place. Yes, ferrets and cats can live together, and they can even become the best of friends if they keep company. In fact, they are both carnivores, so neither will kill the other! Ferrets generally play %26 bite, and cats tend to scratch, therefore, they both need watching when out together. Cats have the advantage of being able to jump up on things to get away. If the ferret became to nippy, unfortunately the cat could turn around and scratch the ferret, so there would be the danger.
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A year isn't old for a ferret at all! Ferrets and kittens can get along smashingly. It really just depends on the personalities of the two animals. My ferret absolutely loves cats and doesn't harm the cats at all. At worst, sometimes the cats just get tired of playing with him and go sit on a taller piece of furniture.
don't do it, kitty carnage! ferrets are nasty little animals and they're territorial
ferret= pure malevolent and cunning evil
it will kill the kitten
dont do it
cheers!
My girlfriend had a couple ferrets that moved in with me and my cat for a while and they got along fine. I think the individual personalities of the cats and ferrets will play a role, but the answer is YES - a cat and a ferret can live together and actually play together, sleep together...
oh dear, please dont get two pets at once when you have a child and definitly not a ferrit and then a cat, two very territorial animals, unles you get them as kits at the same time and dont have a child that is... a cat is probably your best bet, get rid of the ferrit
I have 3 ferrets, all various ages. My oldest is 2 years and the youngest is just 4 months. we also have various other pets that they get along with. Hamsters, gerbils, kittens, puppy, etc.
What I did was - for the first few weeks, I'd sit with them in a closed room supervising them. Make sure it's just kitten and ferret, anymore people or animals might overwhelm both of them. Ferrets are smart, they'll learn that it's not okay to be so rough with the kitten, and also understand it's a baby animal.
It'll be fine, just be cautious the first few weeks.
I've never heard of ferrets killing cats nor have I experienced it with all my animal experience, but I wouldn't say it's never happened.
Oy..first a ferret, now a cat whats next a parrot ? Come on, so what if your daughter wants a cat? You haven't even had your ferret long enough to build a good trust bond!!
But..on a side note, I would wait on the kitten until your ferret is trained, and trained well. Enjoy your ferret, don't ruin his chances of attention by getting a kitten!
They can definitely live together. A year old isn't that old for a ferret (average life span 6-8 years) If you introduce the kitten slowly (put the kitten up to the ferret cage, or put the kitten in a carrier and let the ferret sniff around and check things out) you should be fine.
I have never heard of a ferret killing a kitten. Most of the time ferrets and cats can be friends or playmates, especially if it's a kitten. The kitten will usually adapt better to a ferret than an adult cat. If the ferret is ill tempered to begin with you might need to make introductions very slowly, but overall you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck!
Ferrets and cats often get along, although it does depend on the temperaments of all involved. Cats will often play with ferrets and vice versa, and ferrets usually can hold their own against cats. There are definite exceptions though, so supervise play sessions very closely until your are assured that both your ferret and your cat will be fine (and even then you should be on hand to watch over them). Ferrets can actually be a little tough on cats, especially kittens, so don't let a grown ferret play with a kitten without close supervision. It will take time for the cat and the ferret to get a long, and there should be consequences if they both begin to fight. It's generally believed that ferrets get along with cats better if they're introduced when the cat is still a kitten and is more willing play, but there are plenty of exceptions. The same is probably
true with dogs. Cats are generally less dangerous than dogs, simply because of their size. For the first week or so, hold both the cat and the ferret (two humans is handy here) and just let them smell each other a few times a
day. Over the next week or two, gradually give each animal a bit more freedom, watching them closely, until they're used to each other.
Once you're convinced that they're used to each other and get along all right, let them interact freely, but supervise them for a while to
be sure. Make sure the ferret has an escape route, a barrier the cat can't get through or a safe hiding place. Yes, ferrets and cats can live together, and they can even become the best of friends if they keep company. In fact, they are both carnivores, so neither will kill the other! Ferrets generally play %26 bite, and cats tend to scratch, therefore, they both need watching when out together. Cats have the advantage of being able to jump up on things to get away. If the ferret became to nippy, unfortunately the cat could turn around and scratch the ferret, so there would be the danger.
Can a monkey swim?
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Yes they can.
Cant we?.
They R believed to B our ancestors
If we can, they can too..
LOL.
most monkeys can swim. i have a vervet, and he can swim and loves the water. my grandparents have five monkeys, and they all swim.
Most monkeys can
does a cat have an ***
hohoho of course it do
Sure they can! Just watch "Ace Ventura 2" to catch one in action!
Can a hampster die if he is not introduced to a female hampeter for mating?
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Sadly yes. Mine did. I needs to realease its sperm or whatever or it will like put this kind of poision in its blood.
I would say no. My cousins had a male hampster and it did just fine without a mate. It did die, but living things have a tendancy to do that. However, it lived a long and happy life.
don't think so. though I think he'd have a permanent *****.
Can a man? Highly doubtful...
They dont have to mate to survive, as long as you are taking proper care of them, they live.
Sure, but he could die if you did..
It's spelled "hamster" and no, he won't die. That's silly.
Not necessarily- but be sure to show lots of love and feed healthy and play lots!
No, hamsters don't really care if they have a mate or not. They can live alone for the 2 year life span that they have.
Of Course Not. A hamster will not die just because he does not mate. Any illness or disease that is severe enough will kill a hamster but not because he does not mate.
Nope. My hamster just fought with the girls.
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