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Which is the better pet - Leopard Geckos vs. Gargoyle Geckos for Beginners This article will compare two species of geckos popular in the pet trade and assess which one might be best for beginners. Both species are very affordable and plentiful. There are some differences, however, that make one or the other more suited to certain types of beginners.  Leopard Geckos Leopard geckos are always a good choice for reptile keeping beginners. They are easy to find at your local pet store or reptile show and come in an array of patterns and colors, referred to as morphs. One...

How to Breed Hornworms Most people don’t put very much time into finding good feeder insects. They stick with mealworms or superworms, which are easy to get, but also not the best nutritionally. And that makes sense. There isn’t a lot of information out there about how to breed highly nutritious feeder insects, like hornworms. But we don’t like to settle for subpar feeder insects. That’s why we put together this comprehensive guide to hornworm breeding. So that people at any skill level can learn to raise their own nutritious feeders with ease, and avoid having to buy hornworms online...

How to Prevent Baby Chicks From Pecking Each Other There’s no sugarcoating it: chickens can be downright violent. If you’re new to raising chickens, you’ll notice how young they are when they begin competing for dominance. Some of these little pecks are no big deal. But baby chicks are fragile. If you don’t intervene, chicks can easily kill each other. Why do they do this? And more importantly, how can you stop squabbles between baby chicks? In this article, we’ll talk about why chickens are so keen on hurting each other. And further, how to keep your chickens from pecking...

Medicated VS Non-Medicated Chick Feed - What’s the Difference? Baby chicks are fragile, and there’s a lot that can hurt them. If you’re new to raising chicks, you’ve probably been reading nonstop about what to watch out for. One of the main things you need to look out for are the illnesses and diseases they can catch. Most of these have to do with keeping their food, water, and brooder clean. But some, like coccidiosis, are harder to avoid. The common solution to this disease is to give your chicks medicated feed. But what’s even in that stuff? Is it...

How Many Day Old Chicks Will my Reptile Eat? Day Old chicks (DOC) are a tremendous source of convenient nutrition for your reptile. But reptile is such a generic word. Reptiles come in so many shapes and sizes, and have differing needs. Those that are carnivorous tend to be on large size end of the scale. Not Jurassic Park size, of course, but still hefty none the less. And how much of anything they eat will depend upon their size and age. In this guide, we will start with the needs of the smallest species that are popular pets and...