Animals In The GardenPets

Can dogs eat peppers?

table of contentsPoisonous solanineCompatible amountsBell peppers cooked at bestProhibited: chilli and hot peppersPossible signs of intoxicationFirst aidfrequently asked QuestionsAs a carnivore, the dog should eat mainly meat. However, a healthy and balanced dog diet also includes various types of vegetables. Does it include paprika, which is rich in vitamins and minerals?In a nutshellBell peppers contain slightly toxic solaninecauses vomiting, diarrhea, and digestive tract problemsfully ripe...

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10 species of woodpecker in Germany with picture

table of contentsWoodpeckers (Picidae)Blood woodpecker (Dendrocopos syriacus)Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)Three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus)Gray woodpecker (Picus canus)Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis)Little Woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor)Middle Woodpecker (Leiopicus medius)Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)White-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos)Reversible neck (Jynx torquilla)frequently asked QuestionsEveryone knows the typical knocking sound when a woodpecke...

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How many legs does a millipede have?

table of contentsNumber of feetBiodiversityMillipede in GermanyAppearanceGeneralfrequently asked QuestionsMillipedes (Myriapoda) have been around for 400 million years. The animals have a lot of legs, but are they really a thousand? You can find out in our article.In a nutshellMillipedes don't have a thousand feetmostly only two-digit to low three-digit numbergreat biodiversity with more than 13,000 species115 known species in GermanyGeneral: largest species up to 30 centimeters longNumber of...

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Which bird sings when?

table of contentsEarly morning birdsongBird watch: up to 60 minutes before sunriseBird watch: up to 50 minutes before sunrise Bird watch: up to 45 minutes before sunrise Bird watch: up to 35 minutes before sunrise Bird watch: until 20 minutes before sunrise Bird watch: up to 10 minutes before sunrise frequently asked QuestionsIn the spring and summer months you can hear the birds chirping before sunrise. The different species cheerfully let their typical birdsong and follow very precise times...

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Animals In The GardenInsects

Gently expel wood ants from the garden

table of contentsPreventGarden close to natureUse smellswaterRelocateExterminatorfrequently asked QuestionsDriving away wood ants is possible by gentle means, but not always necessary. Because the insects are quite useful animals. You can find out how it works here.In a nutshellAnts are beneficial insectsAphid excretions attract the animalsOdors work wellgentle remedies are ideal for expulsionPrevention of the spread is possiblePreventIn order to drive wood ants away, it is ideal to scare the...

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Keeping Indian runner ducks: stable, feed & co

table of contentsSimple posture Omnivores The perfect snail eatersNo ducksPond and stableNests and offspringCollect eggs dailyfrequently asked QuestionsKeeping ducks is straightforward and does not require a lot of effort. They can be kept in almost any garden that offers the animals enough space to run around. However, it is important to have a small pond for the waterfowl and a stable in which the animals are locked up at night to protect them from their predators such as martens and foxes....

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9 native owl species in Germany with picture

table of contentsLittle Owl (Aegolius funereus)Barn Owl (Tyto alba)Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)Little Owl (Athene noctua)Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus)Eagle owl (Bubo bubo)Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)Scops Owl (Otus scops)frequently asked QuestionsOwls are unmistakable with their characteristic face and large eyes. There are nine different species of owls in Germany, which we will briefly introduce to you.In a nutshellnine native owl species in GermanyEagle owl is l...

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When do swallows come and move south?

table of contentsHouse martinBarn swallowfrequently asked QuestionsSwallows are known to most people as migratory birds. They move south in the fall and come back in the spring. This text explains exactly when these trains take place.In a nutshellThe house martin and barn swallow are best knownboth are migratory birdsHouse martin flies a little earlier and comes laterspend the summer in traditional breeding groundsin winter in AfricaHouse martincharacteristics: dark back, wings and tail, whit...

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Animals in the garden archives

Choosing a name for a pet is often the hardest part. This is also the case with new rabbits. So should ...Wasps; Bees; Hornets. These insects are known to many people. But have you heard of sand wasps? We provide ...Is your male dog a bigger, stocky dog ​​or a small, megalomaniac Chihuahua? Then he needs ...If you are looking for a bird as a pet, you are spoiled for choice. And the subsequent choice of a name will not be easier either. ...Spanish is one of the most important languages ​​in th...

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List: 6 native thrush species with picture

table of contentsEasily confusedNative thrush speciesBlackbird (Turdus merula)Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)Ring Thrush (Turdus torquatus)Redwing (Turdus iliacus)Song thrush (Turdus philomelos)Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)frequently asked QuestionsThe real thrush (Turdus) consists of a species-rich family of songbirds, six of which are native to Germany. These are very similar to each other and sometimes only differ in small details. Our overview will help you determine.In a nutshellsix thrus...

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