Month: November 2009

Treat Your Backyard Birds Well in the Winter with a Suet Feeder

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Suet feeders are a great way to feed your backyard birds during the fall and winter months.  Most suet feeders have a cage that is made of sturdy, steel wire that will hold up well in harsh weather.  You may want to choose a suet feeder with a roof to offer your backyard birds some protection from the elements during the fall and winter. Filling the suet feeder is easy because the suet cake just needs to be placed inside the feeder and that makes it very easy for any bird lover to use.

A roof style feeder like the Go Green Bottom Style Suet Feeder is the perfect suet feeder for any bird who likes to cling upside down.  The style of the feeder helps to protect your backyard birds from the elements, while offering them a tasty suet meal.  This suet feeder is special because it is made from recycled plastic lumber that is great for the environment.   The metal wire screen is coated in plastic to help protect the bird’s beaks.

One of my favorite suet feeders for birds is the Combo Redwood Suet and Seed Feeder by Heath Mfg.  This stylish, redwood feeder allows you to feed your backyard birds both suet and bird seed all fall and winter long.  The roof with overhang helps to protect the birds as they feed and the large, wooden perch makes it even more comfortable for the birds to feed.

Another comfortable and sheltered wooden suet feeder is the Side By Side Suet Feeder by C and S Products.  This beautiful suet feeder is made of long-lasting cedar wood that looks great all winter long and has plastic coated metal wire to help protect the bird’s beaks and resists rust.  The birds will love double sided suet and you have the option of using two different types of suet.

No matter what the weather is outdoors, a suet feeder is an easy way to feed your backyard birds.  For a great selection of suet feeders and suet, check out Rachel’s Robin.

Keep Your Cat Safe and Secure in a Durable Plastic Cat Carrier

When taking your cat on a trip or to the vet, the safest and most comfortable place for your cat is in a cat carrier.  A sturdy cat carrier is ideal for making your cat feel safe and secure when traveling in the car.   Since you will be using your cat carrier on a regular basis, it is important to choose a dependable carrier that is made of durable plastic with ventilation on at least three side.  It is not a good idea to carry your cat in a wicker basket or cardboard carrier because the material is not strong enough to hold up well for many uses and both are difficult, if not impossible, to clean when your cat has an accident.

One of my favorite cat carriers is the Double Door Deluxe Kennel made in the USA by Petmate.  This kennel has sturdy plastic sides with lots of ventiliation and two access doors.   The door on the top is great for easy access to your cat and makes taking your cat out easier when your cat is stressed.  Both doors are made of steel for strength and safely keep your cat safe.   The plastic sides and bottom separate and are very easy to clean in case there is an accident.  In addition, this carrier comes in three sizes for a comfortable fit no matter what the size is of your cat.

Another great carrier for your cat is the Clipper Cayman Pet Carrier.  This crate is made by Marchioro, an Italian company, and is designed with your cat’s safety in mind.  The rounded plastic top and bottom are latched together and may be unlatched for easy cleaning.  Each side has ventiliation and the door is made of steel to safely keep your cat inside.  This carrier is also available in three sizes to suit your cat’s needs.

For a touch of fun, the Pink Kennel Cab by Petmate is a safe, fun carrier for your cat.  This carrier is available in two sizes and is perfect for any cat owner who loves the color pink.  The top and bottom separate for cleaning and the door is also made of steel.  It offers you a safe way to carry your cat in style.

Choosing a durable cat carrier is one of the most important things that you can buy for your cat.  For a great selection of cat carriers and other cat supplies, check out GregRobert Pet Supplies.

Marjolein Bastin Bird Houses Make Festive Decorations for Your Home or Yard

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Get creative when decorating your home for the holidays with a beautifully painted bird house by Marjolein Bastin.  These charming, hand-painted bird houses are great as a decoration inside or outside of your home.  For a festive, natural touch to your holiday decor, place a birdhouse inside a Christmas tree or on a mantle with a little bird inside.  When not being used as a decoration indoors, these bird houses make the perfect home for a variety of wild birds and look great hanging from a tree branch or attached to a post in your yard.

The Bird Nest Box w/ Artwork by Marjolein Bastin is available in four different designs and each bird house is painted in a light, creme colored paint with a naturally stained roof.  There are two 10 inch bird houses that when used outdoors, are sure to attract a variety of Chickadees, Titmouses, and Wrens to your yard.  The other two bird houses are available in a 12 inch size that is perfect for attracting a variety of birds including:  Chickadee’s (Black Capped, Carolina, Chestnut Backed and Mountain), Tufted Titmouse, Nuthatches (Red-Breasted, Brown Headed and White Breasted), Wrens (House and Bewick’s) and Downy Woodpeckers.  

My favorite bird house for the holidays is the 10 inch Chickadee Bird House.  This charming bird house has a beautiful, hand painted scene with chickadees and berries and is painted in the perfect, muted red and green holiday colors.  It looks great indoors or outdoors for a festive, holiday decoration and makes the ideal home for a smaller sized bird.  Place this bird house outdoors in the early spring to attract wrens to your yard.

These beautiful, bird houses also make great gifts for any bird lover or home owner and are made to be durable and long-lasting homes for birds.  For a variety of unique, hand painted bird house, check out Rachel’s Robin.

Dog Clothes that Keeps Your Dog Warm Through the Fall and Winter

Now that fall is here and winter is quickly approaching, it is a good idea to get your dog a sweater or a jacket for extra warmth during these colder months.  A warm sweater or jacket is very beneficial for your dog, especially if your dog has short hair or no undercoat.  There are many sweater and jacket styles to choose from that vary in thickness, so you can be sure to find a style that is comfortable for your dog and won’t overheat him. 

Using a dog sweater is ideal for keeping your dog warm and comfortable when the fall days are cold.  A warm sweater is perfect for making your dog’s time spent outdoors more enjoyable whether you are on a walk with your dog or your dog is just in the backyard.  A classic sweater for any dog is the Fashion Pet Cable Dog Sweater, which is perfect for either a boy or girl dog.  This sweater is available in a variety of fashionable, fun colors and a variety of sizes to properly fit your dog and has leg straps to make sure that it stays on your dog when he is walking or running. 

A great way to provide your dog with extra warmth on a cool day is to layer a sweater with a vest like the Alps Hooded Dog Vest.  This stylish vest is available in pink for girls and brown for boys.  A treat pocket on the back is the perfect place to store a treat for your dog and the deattachable hood is great for cool or cold days if extra protection is needed.

A dog coat is ideal for those days when the temperature is freezing outside.  Use one like the Snow Angel Heated Parka to keep your dog extra warm when it is snowing or raining in the winter.  This unique coat is heated and runs on four AA batteries to keep your dog warm when it is freezing outside.  Your dog is sure to stay warm whatever the temperature is outside in this heated coat.

For more great clothes for dogs, check out GregRobert Pet Supplies to get your dog happy and warm all fall and winter long!

Thanksgiving Decorations for the Birds

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Celebrate Thanksgiving this year with some Thanksgiving Decorations that are sure to make the birds thankful.  A bird seed wreath or bird seed ornaments are a great way to celebrate the holiday with the birds and make ideal outdoor decoration for the holiday.   They look great hanging on your home, on your garage or hanging in multiples on a fir or evergreen tree.  In addition, these seed wreaths and ornaments make a great gift for anyone who loves feeding the birds your Thanksgiving dinner host.

One of my favorite, new seed wreaths is the Bird Lover’s Blend Garden Chic Bird or Squirrel Instant Feeder by FM Browns.  These beautiful seed wreaths are perfect for hanging on the outside of your home or garage.  Each one has a different type of seed to attract a variety of birds throughout the year.  A seed wreath is a great way to feed birds throughout the year and these wreaths make feeding the birds easy in the fall and winter.

Another great seed wreath is the Seed Wreath for Wild Birds by C and S Products.  This seed wreath is filled with a variety of seeds and nuts that birds go crazy for and it will attract a variety of birds to your yard.  In addition, this wreath comes in a beautiful package that makes it easy to give as a gift for your Thankgiving host.   

Add some whimsy and charm to your fir and evergreen trees with the Variety Gift Pack of Ornaments for Wild Birds by Pine Tree Farms.  This variety pack includes a variety of whimsical shapes that includes:  a heart, butterfly, mini-wreath, star, moon and mini-sunflower.  Each ornament is made of sunflower hearts, peanuts, black oil seed and white safflower and are sure to attract a variety of birds to your yard. 

For a variety of great bird seed wreaths and ornaments for the holiday season, check out Rachel’s Robin.