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Fancy Pigeon Blues

10,000 Birds

As I have pointed out before , we owe the much-maligned sky rat a debt of gratitude. Do much birding in the city, and your thoughts will turn again and again to feral pigeons. Take the pigeon fancy, or fancy pigeons, however you want to word it. And yet here he is, not getting eaten or run over or even looking particularly bedraggled.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

For these folks, I recommend a nontraditional pet like a rat or a guinea pig. Rats are extremely cuddly, they don’t bite and they only live two years. Pick a pet that fits your family’s lifestyle – Look at the purpose the pet will serve in your family. Purebred or mixed breed?