Pets & Animals

Hummingbirds That Frequent the Treasure Valley

Considering how fast these little miracles of nature move, they are hard to identify but here in the Treasure Valley, four have been documented. We have the Rufous, Anna’s hummingbird, the Broad-Tailed and the Calliope.

Attracting More Hummingbirds

Attracting more Hummingbirds to your yard begins early. When the males head north they look for the best places to feed. Food sources can be hard to come by, so putting Hummingbird feeders out early can help attract those early males to set up shop and stay for the season.

Tips and Tricks For Raising Chicks

Transitioning Between Dog Foods

Zamzows dog food is a calorie dense product and the amount you will need to feed will most likely decrease. The feeding guidelines noted on the back of the bag have been established by researchers to best address your dogs weight and size. Overfeeding is a significant cause of diarrhea and gas. Your dog may appear to be hungry but be assured they are receiving all of the nutrients that their body needs. Overfeeding your dog can contribute to significant health risks which can include joint problems and Diabetes.

How to Chose the Right Pond Pump

There are many factors to consider when choosing a pond pump. The size of the pond or water feature, whether there are fish present, desired effect, and budget are just a few.

Preventing and Treating Ich in Your Pond

To treat Ich, you need to add pond salt to the water. You add salt to provide essential electrolytes to help fish reach peak coloration and vitality. It also helps gill function, reduces stress, improves osmoregulation, and speeds disease recovery.

Feeding Horses in Idaho

Since every nutrient in the feed relates either directly or indirectly to every one of the vital organs, it is impossible to address them all in one article, so I’ll start with the basics...proteins.

Basic Pond Fish Needs

It is best to think of pond fish in the same way that one would think of fish in an aquarium. Both are in a synthetic environment that is on a closed circuit, meaning the same water is simply recycled within a designated area. Let Zamzows help!

Preventing Anchor Worms on Your Pond Fish

Anchor worms to fish are much like ticks to dogs, they embed themselves and feed! despite its name, it is not a worm, but a large, parasitic crustacean of the Lernaea species. Although this parasite can infect any fish, pond fish are most susceptible.