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Rainbow of Colors
Summer ts prime time for picturesque hummingbird sightings
Backyard Berry Patch
Follow this guide for growing a bumper crop of strawberries at home
Beauties of the Southwest
Learn how and where to find North America’s showiest hummingbird
Ask the Experts
Pros offer gardening advice and insightful info on birds
Cooling Off
Here’s how to help hummingbirds during extreme temperatures
SMALL BIRDS, BIG THRILLS
Costa Rica is full of dazzling hummingbirds-here are eight to add to your international bird bucket list
Climbing On Up
Color your garden with these flowering vines
flower power!
These extraordinary Photo Contest entries showcase the subtle and diverse beauty of backyard blooms
Genetic Pleiotropy and the Risks in Breeding Recessive Mutations
Nearly everyone loves what’s rare and unique. A slight defect in the minting process of a coin can create a demand and a value well beyond the face value of the coin. The coin is functionally no different than its perfectly minted counterpart, but its scarcity and uniqueness alone make it more desirable than the rest.
Preparing Kittens For the Show Hall
Socializing kittens and making sure they are confident for their new family is only a part of the job description for a show breeder.
Feline Summer Movie Fun!
School is almost OUT! Huzzah! But raindrops are plunking against the window, the amusement and water parks haven’t opened yet, camping is out, and roasted hot dogs and S’mores are another month away.
Kittens Are Special...
...and so are some of the show rules for them:
No Kitten! Cats Are Part of the Military!
Felines have graced the decks of boats and ships back nearly to the beginning of time, roaming freely on passenger ships, war vessels, and merchant schooners, keeping vermin at bay.
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Most new pet owners can hardly wait to get their new kitten home. How to explain why most breeders wait until the kitten is older? | Let's take a look at WHY breeders delay, and why new owners will be happier in the long run that they did.
GESTATION What Is Normal & What Influences Gestation.?
About 46.5 million households in the United States report owning cats in 2024.
Who's That Kitten?
Your queen has successfully delivered her litter!
Kittens & Worms
You have settled in for the evening with your soft, sleepy kitten. As you rub her, you notice that her belly is large, round, and squishy.
Western Blues
Beckon these regional bluebirds to your yard with nest boxes and mealworms
Rustic diy Birdhouse
Whether you're hardcore handy or an everyonce-in-a-while crafty person, you probably have a small pile of scrap wood handy. Grab your tools and turn your extra materials into any house wren's dream nest box.
Ask the Experts
Pros offer spring plant care tips and tough IDs
THE LATEST IN Lilacs
Learn about updated varieties of this timeless classic and how to take care of them
CBD FOR YOUR PAIN
Everyone feels the hurt as you age, but CBD can help you deal with it
Welcome, New Blooms
Update your yard with 2024's freshest florals
Meet the ORIOLES
GET TO KNOW eight TYPES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND WHAT MAKES EACH ONE STAND OUT
Clever Cowbirds
Learn more about these birds that are infamous for letting others raise their young
Premature Enzyme Activation Pancreatitis in Cats
Has your cat ever had repeated or continuous episodes of diarrhea or vomiting? Maybe your vet has given you medication and the issue seemed to go away for a while but then came back.
Problem Pedigrees: Old Problems, New Tools
“You Think He’s What Color????”
Emerging Colors and Patterns
“The only thing certain is change” goes an old saying. However, sometimes there is actual change, and sometimes change is the result of more accurate information.
Hey Kids! Let's Put on a Show!
Getting Your Show on the CFA Schedule
What if You Could "C" it Coming?
“There you are in the ER waiting room, waiting for the vets to assess a queen who is having birthing troubles.