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David Icke- Humans transform to Reptiles

Saturday, December 27th, 2008
babylonsfalling asked:


David Icke speaking of “shape-shifting”

CASSESE

Garden Bird Houses - Some Tips to Attract the Birds and Keep Them Safe

Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Birds
Janet Ashby asked:


There are many ways to attract wild birds to your garden and hopefully to set up home in your garden bird house. Providing food and a safe place to eat is one of the easiest and most effective ways. This is particularly important during the winter months when there may be lack of their natural food.

Set up feeding stations designed for the different species you would like to see in your garden.

For finches place specially designed thistle feeders that hold the small thistle feeds that they love. Other speciality bird feeders include hummingbird feeders to hold nectar, woodpecker feeders and jay feeders. Tube feeders are designed to prevent seeds spilling on the ground and keep the seeds dry. You could also set up a window feeder to see the birds from the comfort of your room.

Always check the food regularly to make sure it is dry and free from mold and clean up around the feeder to deter wasps, ants and other predators. If squirrels are a problem in your garden be sure to purchase a squirrel proof bird feeder.

Provide Fresh Water for the Birds

Wild birds need a source of fresh water for both drinking and bathing. You could provide this with water pans or bird baths. Place water containers at various levels as some birds prefer ground level, others will be attracted to water placed at a higher level. Place any water sources away from bird feeders as birds prefer a quiet place for bathing and preening. Attract the birds to your water source with a water dripper placed in the bird bath or a mister in the trees. The gentle sounds of running water will attract the birds and many birds enjoy a bath below the dripper or in a mister as it simulates raindrops on their feathers.

During the winter months a heated bird bath or one fitted with a de-icer will ensure the water is always at the right temperature and available for the birds.

Provide a Natural Environment

Let a part of your garden grow wild and scatter wild flower seeds through the area to provide a natural environment for the birds. hang bird feeders from trees or posts in this area. This will enhance the sense of security for the birds.

Your bird house must be a safe place for birds to nest and bring up their young. Here are some tips for making your bird house proof from squirrels, yellow jackets, snakes, cats, wasps, ants and other invasive birds.

Perches

There is no need to have any perches in your bird house. The nesting birds do not need them and they only provide a means for predators to gain entrance. many bird houses come with a perch under the entrance hole. Remove it!

Baffles

A bird house mounted on a pole can have baffles fitted to prevent predators from climbing the pole and gaining entrance to the bird house. A metal baffle is preferable as it cannot be chewed. A bird house mounted on a tree can also have baffles attached to the tree trunk.

Metal plates

A metal plate fitted with a small entrance hole can be placed over the original hole on the bird house. This will prevent predators from enlarging the hole to gain entrance.

Entrance Hole

use a bird house with a small entrance hole that is just large enough for the species of bird you wish to attract. A larger hole will allow invading birds to gain entrance and eject the baby birds inside.

Ants Nests

Regularly check around the bird house (and bird feeders if you have them) for ants nests. Deal with them quickly using a method that is not harmful to wild birds.

Metal Poles

For bird houses mounted on metal poles slip a large PVC pipe over the pole before mounting the bird house. This will deter squirrels, snakes and raccoons from climbing up to the bird house. You could also smear vegetable oil on the pipe.

Cats

Fit your cat with a collar with a bell to prevent her sneaking up on the birds.



MARRINER

How to Treat Cat Bites and the Cat Scratch Disease

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Cats
Natalie Williams asked:


All cat owners will know that there are times when the cat will nip at you. Cat bites can causing anything from a tiny scratch to an open wound. It is crucial for cat owners and those who only have occasional contact with cats to understand the criticalness of cat bites and how to treat cat bites to prevent cat-related diseases.

Why Does a Cat Bite?

Typically, cats bite for two reasons only. First of all, you may have been playing too rough with your kitty, which causes your cat to respond with a bite. Also, cats may bite is if they are upset about something you have done or just upset in general. Cats love to have to have privacy and they may respond angrily if someone does not respect that.

Treatment of Cat Bites

You could treat cat bites by washing the cut with soap, applying antiseptic lotion and pasting a plaster over the wound. This will ensure that the wound is clean and free from germs.

What is the Cat Scratch Disease?

A bite or scratch from a cat may lead to a more serious problem known as the cat scratch disease. The cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by a cat’s bite or scratch. It can also be the result of a cat licking an open wound on your body. Cats get the bacteria from fleas, and transmit it to people via their saliva Cat scratch disease is harmless to the cat but it is harmful to people who have been scratched, bitten or licked by a cat.

Symptoms of Cat Scratch Disease

People who suffer from cat scratch disease largely experience the swelling of the lymph nodes. Other symptoms may include fatigue, headache, fever, sore throat or loss of appetite.

Treatment of Cat Scratch Disease

Almost all episodes of cat scratch disease will go away on their own. Non-prescription medicine like acetaminophen or ibuprofen could help alleviate the pain in the lymph nodes. It is a good idea to see a doctor to confirm diagnosis and seek treatment if you are unsure do not know what to do some of the more serious cases of cat scratch disease may require prescription antibiotics to heal.

Prevention of Cat Scratch Disease

You could easily avoid catching cat scratch disease if you know how to prevent getting bitten or scratched by a cat. A cat is telling you to go away when it shows any of the following warning signs like meowing in an angry tone, moving their ears backwards, harmlessly swiping you or hissing. Also, wash your hands immediately after touching a cat. Lastly, if you are bitten or scratched by a cat, be sure to wash your wound right away.



KLEVER

Monster Fish of the Amazon

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
NationalGeographic asked:


Join conservation biologist Zeb Hogan in his quest to find and help the biggest freshwater fish in Brazil.

Monster Fish of the Amazon :
SAT APRIL 5 10P et/pt : http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/videos/?source=4003

PANAS

How do you feel about the poor dogs that have to live outside dogs?

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Dogs
Im not here asked:


I have always cringed at the site of outside dogs they are either free roaming, tied up with a crappy dog house for cover or in a kennel all day and night. If you own a dog and keep him outside morning noon and night, why even own a dog anyway! They are part of the family and I can’t imagine them being happy out there all the time. They need walked, socialized and to be in good health and clean smelling. I live in a big city where alot of the people keep their dogs outside and it’s an inconvience to not be able to sleep soundly at night. They use these dogs as burglar alarms or they sell drugs and want some type of alert system, so they have dogs tied up in various spot over their yards. Even with a large kennel your dog is not getting what it needs in life. Why have a dog if you aren’t going to care for them properly? Why not let them out during the day and crate them at night?
if you live in the country and have more than an acre and your dog is loose, this question is not geared towards you! This ? is geared towards the dogs that have no where to go!!!

CONDUFF