It’s October!!! With crisp, cool temperatures arriving, you may have noticed a change in the activity at your bird feeders. This is a great time to clean your hummingbird feeders and store them for the winter as they won’t return again until next spring. Even though the hummingbirds’ visits are over for now, your other …
July: National Pet Hydration Month
Keeping pets hydrated on these hot, summer days is so important that PetSafe designated July as National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. July is the hottest month of the year in some areas of the country and that is certainly true for us. With temperatures in the high 90s, it is important to be conscious of …
Don’t Forget the Birds
Winter Backyard Bird Feeding Tips Do you realize that many birds do not migrate south for the winter? Some people put away birdbaths and feeders until spring; however, there are many beautiful winter birds that can use your help in providing necessary food and water when natural resources are at their scarcest. According to Melissa Mayntz, …
10 Bird Feeding Foods
Are you looking to attract more birds to your backyard? Consider varying your bird feed stations. Most of us just fill our feeders with sunflower seeds or a mix from the local store. Droll Yankees suggests that if you want to attract a variety of birds to your backyard, you should have several stations with …
Holiday Aisle
Looking for the purrfect gift this holiday season? Braxton’s Animal Works has made it easy to find great furry gifts by placing all holiday items in one aisle. We offer affordable — but awesome — gifts that are guaranteed to please. When thinking about that little something special for your boss, co-worker, or hostess, consider a gift …
Bird Health Awareness Week – Know the Signs!
Whether you are a bird owner or simply a backyard bird watcher, there are many tips offered by the USDA on their website, Biosecurity for Birds, to help keep your birds healthy. Established in 2004 in response to the exotic Newcastle disease(END) outbreak, Biosecurity for Birds hopes to educate backyard poultry and bird owners, as …