Frequently Asked Questions
Where Too Find A Fake Christmas Tree?
My Boyfriend And I Are Starting Too Look For Our First Christmas Tree. It Has Too Be Fake As We Have An Upstairs Apartment And A Kitten, And My Lack Of Desire Too Clean Up Pine Needles Every Second Of The Day. We'Re Looking For Anything 6.5 Ft To About 8Ft? We'Re Trying To Get A Head Start Before It'S More In Season And The Prices Spike Ridiculously. :]
Lowes always has great fake christmas trees for less! We got ours there and we've had it for about 6 years and its still in great shape! No need for a new one any time soon. They usually come out before Thanksgiving but it also depends on where you live. Go on Lowes website every now and then to check what they have, then go in store to view them yourself. If Lowes doesn't have anything you like, look in the yellow book for warehouses that might carry fake christmas trees or go to the Home Depot to see if they have anything you like.
Hope this helped!
♥HAPPY HOLIDAYS♥
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Have A Read, Then Look At The Photo. Let Me Know What You Think. Tranquility Gaze Down The Path Sun Slowly Sinking Pine Needles Glowing Like Copper Water Ablaze With Day'S Final Rays Beach Chairs Abandoned On Sun-Kissed Sand For Dinner Bells Clanging And Cocktails Clinking On Charcoal Scented Air Dusk Settles Quietly Shadows Grow Long Tree Toads And Crickets Begin Their Nightsong In A Place Where There Truly Is Peace. Http://I251.Photobucket.Com/Albums/Gg315/Sherine_013/Tranquility.Jpg
This is a wonderful description, which has been beautifully written. I can understand your anxiety.
This is the worst time economically to be selling, and probably the best time to buy. Is their any chance they would sell it to you? it looks like heaven on earth.
Failing that send the Pic and Poem to them, perhaps they will see that your Great Grandma had wonderful for-sight and they should do the same.
What Are Some Physical Feature And Substratum In A Temperate Deciduous Forest?
I Need Help!!! I Use Google And Many Other Website And I Still Cant Find It. Physical Features (Mountains,Hills,Rivers,Lakes,Etc.) Substratum (Soil,Rock, Permaforest, Etc.)
SUBSTRATUM
The soil is very fertile. In fact, some of the great agricultural regions are found in this biome.
Well-developed brown forest soils characterize temperate deciduous forest ecosystems. The surface litter layer in these soils is thin due to rapid decomposition. Decaying leaves, fruits and flowers, twigs, bark and debris, fallen logs.
Ultisols replace alfisols in the southeastern US, where the older soils of unglaciated regions have been weathered to a much greater degree and are more completely leached than the younger soils to the north. Distinctive red or yellow subsoils have developed under the warmer climate. Ultisols are generally less fertile than alfisols and in the southeast were frequently further degraded under plantation and subsistence agriculture in both the colonial and post-colonial periods.
Subclimaxes: On sandy substrates, pines replace broadleaf species. Hence the New Jersey pine barrens, the pineywoods of the Deep South, and the tall (long-needled) pines of Georgia and other areas of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. On waterlogged sites in more northerly latitudes, bogs develop. In the south one finds instead pine savannas and bald cypress swamps.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
***One of the most interesting features of the temperate deciduous forest is its changing seasons.
***Temperature deciduous forests occur in mid-latitudes and are characterized by cool winters, warm summers, and high year round precipitation occurs.
***This biome features a long growing season (6 months).
***The average annual temperature in a deciduous forest is 50° F. The average rainfall is 30 to 60 inches a year.
***In contrast to tropical rainforests, where individuals of a tree species are scattered throughout the forest, temperate deciduous forests have many fewer species; some may have two or three dominant tree species.
***Deciduous forests can be found in the eastern half of North America, and the middle of Europe. There are many deciduous forests in Asia. Some of the major areas that they are in are southwest Russia, Japan, and eastern China. South America has two big areas of deciduous forests in southern Chile and Middle East coast of Paraguay. There are deciduous forests located in New Zealand, and southeastern Australia also.
***In deciduous forests there are five different zones. The first zone is the Tree Stratum zone. The Tree Stratum zone contains such trees as oak, beech, maple, chestnut hickory, elm, basswood, linden, walnut, and sweet gum trees. This zone has height ranges between 60 feet and 100 feet. The small tree and sapling zone is the second zone. This zone has young, and short trees. The third zone is called the shrub zone. Some of the shrubs in this zone are rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurel, and huckleberries. The Herb zone is the fourth zone. It contains short plants such as herbal plants. The final zone is the Ground zone. It contains lichen, club mosses, and true mosses.
Do Rats Make Good Pets?
Will They Sit On My Shoulder? Will They Run Around And Play? Do They Smell? What Are Your Experiences With Them?
There not the best pets that's all I can say. They will run around and play. They do smell a little. If you are planning on keeping them inside the house, think again they may smell. I had one once. My friend has two. Long experience.
Temperament
While most people will cringe at the thought of having a rat for a pet, believe it or not, domestic rats make great pets! They are not aggressive, diseased and dirty animals, but in fact are clean, fun-loving, sensitive, very social and affectionate. They genuinely enjoy interacting with people and should be handled daily. Rats are very intelligent and can be taught simple tricks, such as stay and sit and will often learn their names. They can also be litter box trained. Rats will often develop a connection with their owner, wanting daily attention.
Size
About 6-10 inches (15-21 cm) long (not including the tail)
About 6-18 ounces (170-500 grams)
Males are usually larger than females. Males can weigh up to 2 pounds (.9 kg) but typically weigh less.
Housing
Some people keep their rats inside the house while others keep them in outside sheds or garages. Keeping a pet rat indoors is recommended as they may not get the attention they need if they are kept in a garage or a shed. Rats can live in aquariums with a wire or mesh screen top or in wire cages. However aquariums are not recommended as they do not provide adequate ventilation. The larger your rat’s cage the happier he will be. When looking for a rat cage, look for cages made for rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas or parrots. Often times a cage at a pet store shown as a rat cage is only big enough for a gerbil or hamster. Rats need more room than hamsters or gerbils. Shredded paper, shredded cardboard, hay, straw, hemp, paper based cat litters, and/or clothing can be used for the bedding (keep in mind the rat will chew the clothing so be sure to only use clothing you no longer want). Pine and cedar wood chips should be avoided as the fumes from these bedding's can cause respiratory damage.
Clean Up
Rats are very clean animals and therefore their cages should be kept very clean. Your rat will not be happy living in a dirty cage. Cages should be cleaned every 3 days and waste matter should be removed daily. You should have a small pet carrier on hand to put your rat in while you clean out the cage. These carriers can also be used when taking your rat to the vet, or wherever else you decide to take them.
Grooming
They are constantly grooming themselves (like cats), so no additional grooming is required on the owner’s part. If you house more than one rat together they will groom each other.
Feeding
Fresh water should be provided daily in a gravity driven hanging bottle. These types of bottles can be purchased at just about any pet supply store. Rats are scavengers and will eat just about anything. Low sugar cereals, breads, fruits, vegetables, meats, chicken bones, dog food, cat food, and table scraps can be fed to rats. You can also buy rat food and treats from your local pet store. Rats especially seem to enjoy bananas, grapes, peas, broccoli, sweet corn, pasta, yogurt, eggs, meat, chicken bones and fish. Be sure you feed them a well-balanced diet. Too much protein can cause protein scabs. Younger rats need more protein than older rats.
Exercise
It is important that rats get the proper amount of exercise. Rats can be allowed to roam indoors around a room that has been rat proofed. Rats like to chew and will chew things such as wires, furniture, books and anything else that looks chewable! If you allow your rat to roam free in your home you need to keep an eye on the rat to keep it from chewing something you do not wish it to chew. Rats should not be allowed to roam outdoors. Some unneutered males may decide to mark their territory. If your rat does this you should cover your furniture or carpet area where the rat is with a blanket while the rat is roaming free.
Life Expectancy
About 2-4 years
Hope this helps.
Need Help With Kitten Fostering?
I Will Be Fostering Very Soon For Kittens And I Need To Know What I Need For Them. Does Anyone Have A List Of Supplies I Need For Kittens; Ex Food And Litter Box? Thanks So Much
At least one litterbox, sometimes two. For two cats, 2-3 boxes. Many cats don't like to share boxes or don't like to pee and poo in the same box. Litter - a really good litter is wood pellets (the kind you put in a wood stove) as they really absorb odors, you can flush the feces, is very low-tracking, and are biodegradable which is good for the environment. Wood pellet litter is the same stuff as Feline Pine, but way cheaper and no tax. Get a litter scoop also, and some inexpensive disposable plastic gloves to wear when cleaning out the litter.
Some kind of bedding. This can be a box with some of your old clothes piled in (cats just love those) or you can purchase one.
A good quality wet food, and if you do feed dry, a good quality dry. In otherwords, the first ingredients should be meat, and not by-products. Only feed 25% or less of the diet dry food.
Feeding implements such as water and food bowls. If you have some spare bowls at home, great. If not, make sure you purchase either metal, glass, or ceramic, as plastic bowls can harbor bacteria and frequently causes acne on the chin. If you really want to amuse your kittens, one of those "water fountains" are great fun, plus they keep the water nice and fresh. Get some of that rubbery shelf liner to put under the bowls to keep them from skittering all over the place.
A scratching post of some sort. Best to get the kittens used to appropriate places to scratch their needle-sharp little claws -- you don't want to give a future owner any reason to even THINK about de-clawing!
Good quality treats (look for high protein with no corn products). If you have a sunny window, you can get some cat grass seeds and grow them some tasty treats they will appreciate.
Cat nip and Toys. These can be purchased or home made, you can even grow a catnip plant in a sunny window. Laser pointers and kitty teases are favorites of little bundles of energy.
Grooming items such as a flea comb and soft brush, toothbrush, plus nail clippers. If you can get the kittens used to having their teeth brushed, you will be doing them and their future owner(s) a wonderful health service. Speaking of fleas, a good flea med, but check with the agency or the agency's vet before any dosing.
Get some enzyme deodorizer, as your kittens may take a while to get adjusted to a new home, and sometimes that means they do their business outside of the box until they are comfortable. Just for good measure, you might want to get a citrus-based repellent to help keep them off things like the counter, or deterring use of a spot where they accidentally peed or pooped.
A spray bottle for water -- very helpful in kitten training!
Frequently a few boxes is sufficient for amusement, but you can get a kitty condo or jungle gym. These can be very helpful for kittens, as they come supercharged with energy.
Ask the agency how they feel about a collar. When I was fostering, the agency didn't want me to put collars on because it can disrupt the neck fur, and kittens get into so much mischief they can hurt themselves with a collar. However, the agency you are working with may feel differently. If you do get a collar, make sure you get a break-away one.
Last but not least, a good, informative book on cat care. Many of your questions will be answered in that, as well as giving you great insight into cat personality, behavior, and health.
Then there is the one thing you can't pick up at the pet store -- and that is love and affection. But I suspect that's not something you need to worry about as you are fostering.
Best of luck with fostering. It can be hard letting the kittens or cats go when they get adopted, but it is also very rewarding knowing you are caring for an animal, giving it a good start and a good chance at life. Bless you.
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