Animals In The Garden

Bird food in winter: are peanuts useful for birds?

table of contentsBird seed in winterPeanuts as bird seedMake birdseed from peanuts yourselfFeed whole peanutsDue to their high fat content, nuts are ideal winter food. This applies primarily to native nut species, but many wonder whether other nuts, such as peanuts, are suitable foods for birds. Not every food is suitable for every type of bird. Therefore, peanuts are conditionally suitable bird food and it is important to offer the birds as wide a range of feed as possible, which should also...

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How do ladybugs hibernate? How to help them hibernate

table of contentsSpecies and feeding behaviorOverwinterForagingWinter quartersWinter aidsWintering in human living spacesExposeHouse winteringIf you carefully observe nature in autumn, you will see many ladybugs on house walls, plants and balcony railings. Because now the time has come when the little lucky charms are looking for suitable winter quarters. Since ladybugs hibernate alone only in exceptional cases, they come together in groups and even large swarms to find protection from the co...

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Feces in the garden: which animal feces looks like?

table of contentsDetermine animal droppings correctlyBadgersquirrelBrown hareFoxHedgehogcatmartenratdeerracoonScratch marks on the patio furniture, scuff marks on bedding plants and vegetables as well as animal droppings are sure signs for nocturnal visitors in the garden at home. While some animals are very welcome, others should be driven away as quickly as possible - no one likes rats around them. You can tell which animal caused the unwanted remains by the color, shape and size of the fae...

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Goldfish diseases: what to do with fungal infestation & Co?

table of contentsGoldfish diseasesSemolina Grain DiseaseFin rotTumbling sicknessGill rotLeech infestationAscitesAnchor worm (Lernaea)Skin worms, gill worms and tapeworms (Trematoda, Cestoda)Nonspecific goldfish diseasesImmediate action isolationThe goldfish is one of the Germans' favorite pets, not just following the cliché. In reality, too, it populates numerous aquariums and garden ponds. Due to the limited water volume, the risk of goldfish diseases should not be underestimated. When a fun...

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When do frogs and toads spawn?

table of contentsFrogs and toadsPropagation timeMatching searchpairingEggs and fertilizationSpawning sitesAfter oviposition / fertilizationMating frequencyEgg developmentFrom the tadpole to the frogYoung frog and toadFrogs and toads are among the farm animals in the open countryside and in the home garden. For some they are unwelcome garden dwellers, for others they bring nature a little more into the home. Anyone who owns a garden pond or other stagnant body of water has a good chance of wel...

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Goldfish in the garden pond: requirements for size and depth

table of contentsGoldfish in the garden pondsizedepthvolumeGoldfish in the garden pond are an absolute classic. Many people think about keeping the popular carp fish, which are not the easiest fish and have some pond and maintenance requirements. The most important aspects for the fish include the depth and size of the garden pond so that they can feel comfortable and live naturally. Garden ponds that are too small or shallow have a negative effect on vitality.Goldfish in the garden pondThe s...

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Keeping Shubunkin Goldfish in Pond: Basics Guide

table of contentsShubunkin goldfishPond basicsShubunkin holding goldfishLiningMultiplicationwinteringThe Shubunkin has become one of the most popular pond fish in recent years. No wonder: the animal, which belongs to the goldfish family, is not only impressive in terms of appearance and size, but is also relatively easy to hold. The fish makes no great demands on its care and food. However, its living space should fit. And that means that the pond in which he is supposed to live must have cer...

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Feeding pond fish: when and how often?

table of contentsYear-round feedFeed according to the seasonsspringsummerautumnwinterdosageFish bring life to the garden pond. Pond fish can be particularly well observed while they are being fed. But when and how often can the pond fish be fed? The answer to this question is not a science, but there are a few rules that you should follow so that Koi and Co. feel comfortable in the pond.Year-round feedIn principle, you can feed the pond fish year-round food all year round, as long as the wate...

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How old do goldfish get?

table of contentsgoldfishLife expectancyWater qualityWater temperaturePond sizePond designLiningWater filterProtection from other animalswinteringThose who have a beautiful natural garden often want a small pond, a water oasis for animals and plants. Goldfish, Carassius auratus, are excellent choices for livening up the pond. They are considered undemanding and enchant people with their blaze of color. They are also popular as aquarium fish and are often bought as the first pet for children. ...

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Fish names: 300 names for fish

table of contentsCriteria for choosing a namegenderFish colornatureDrawings and stainsSpecial featuresFish speciesSpecial namesNoble fishMacabre namesTV fish namesHero and star namesFish names from A - ZMale namesFemale namesFor many pond and aquarium owners, fish are considered pets. You invest love, time, and money in the posture. It is all the more surprising to give them a nickname. Whether goldfish, koi carp or colorful fighting fish, fish names underline the personal relationship to the...

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