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How to Fix a Spring-Loaded Bird Feeder
Spring-loaded bird feeders are designed to allow only birds to gain access to the seed they contain. These very effective feeders have spring-loaded perches that take the weight of small desirable wild birds, but not the weight of larger “pest” bird species, or of squirrels. The perch
Raising Zebra Finches
If you are thinking about raising Zebra finches, there are a few important things to think about. This article will advise you on what you need to think about if you decide to start breeding your finches.
What to Do if a Robin Abandons Her Nest
The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, is a songbird more closely related to the thrush than a European robin. It gets its name from its orange plumage on its chest, similar to the red coloring of European robins. They are found across all of North America, but tend to breed further north in Canada
Get Your Family Outside For NJ Audubon's Second Annual May Day!
This free, fun-filled family festival will include activities for all ages: presentations by expert naturalists, children's treasure hunt, crafts, face painting, animals-animals-animals, live
How to Care for Macaws
Macaws make nice companions and are capable of learning a few words and phrases and a variety of tricks. There are several different macaw species and numerous other hybrid varieties, and they all have different personality traits. Take the time to interact with a macaw before deciding if it's the r
Raising Geese 101 - Therapeutic Wonders From Keeping Geese in This Fast Paced World
In this fast paced world, people should get all the help they can in dealing with the sheer speed and harshness of everyday life. There have been a lot of ways discovered to cope with stress.
How to Teach Your Bird to Wave Hello
Teaching your pet bird to wave hello is quite a bit easier than it sounds. Read on to learn how to train your bird to do this trick on command. You'll be surprised at how quickly your feathered friend will catch on!
How to Give Your Pet Aviary Birds the Right Start for the Breeding Season
It's that time of year when if you have your birds in an outdoor aviary they will be ready to do what Mother Nature intended; that is to raise offspring and pass there genes to the next generation. With the outdoor temperatures on the increase now is the time of season for your outdoor aviary b
How to Prevent Beak Overgrowth
A pet bird's beak normally grows between one and three inches each year, depending on the size and species of the bird. In normal birds, however, this is not usually noticeable since the beak wears down from use at the same rate. When the beak grows faster than it is worn down, beak overgrowth occur
Tips on the Use of Pole Bird Feeders
With the variety of birds that flock to your garden on a regular basis, it is, sometimes, difficult to track their eating habits. But by watching closely, you will find that there are quite a few spec
How to Introduce a Cockatoo in a Breeding Facility
Acquiring and introducing a new cockatoo to a breeding facility is a gradual process. Cockatoos are large parrots that mate for life in the wild; it takes time for a pair of cockatoos to bond properly. Rushing the introduction of a new pair of birds can result in injury or death to either or both bi
How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder
Many diseases can be spread through dirty bird feeders. Keep your feeders clean and your hummingbirds happy.
How to Raise White Leghorn Chickens
The white, small-bodied Leghorns are the most numerous chicken breed in the United States today. The hens lay a large number of large white eggs and consume less feed than hens of larger breeds. White leghorns are the most common, but the breed has a variety of colors, including brown, buff, and sil
How to Control Humidity Without a Hygrometer When Incubating Chicken Eggs
The humidity within an incubator is directly affected by the outside humidity. Humidity changes with the seasons, and it can be hard to maintain a high humidity within an incubator during the first two months of the year, because the humidity in the room will be low. Conversely, it is difficult to p
What Are Are Field Marks?
What exactly is a field mark, and what different types of field marks are useful for bird identification?
Facts on the Australian Emu
The emu is the national bird of Australia, second only in size among birds to the ostrich. The emu is common throughout most of Australia---the only place it occurs. The Emu Facts website reports that the creature could date back to prehistoric periods of more than 80 million years ago. The emu eats
Parakeet Pros and Cons of Owning This Energetic Little Pet Bird
Parakeets are likely the best choice as pet birds if you want lots of energy & ones that you can interact with. They're relatively easy to care for & are great starter pets for your kids. They can be taught some words & tricks making them lots of fun.
Southern Ground Hornbill Fact Sheet
Learn about one of the most familiar hornbills, the southern ground hornbill, including diet, range, reproduction, behavior and more.
Crested Caracara Fact Sheet
It's a falcon, it's a vulture, it's a crested caracara! Learn more about this unique tropical raptor, including where to see it yourself.
How to Breed Cornish Chickens
Cornish chickens are a small, stocky breed that are perfect for meat. Cornish hens are not good egg layers, but instead are prized for their large size and ability to put on weight quickly. Cornish chickens are popularly sold under the moniker "Cornish game hen" and are purchased as a smaller altern