Browsing Category
Pets Birds : Pets & Animal
Pet Bird Supplies
Many people may be interested in keeping birds in their home, but they may not realize the number of pet bird supplies that are needed to keep the animal comfortable. A bird cage is the just the beginning of the items you will need. You must make sure the environment that you place the bird in is a
How to Stop a Rooster From Scratching a Hen's Back
The rooster has sharp claws that not only remove the feathers of the hen but also injure her back while treading during mating. When you find feathers removed from the back of the hen, take precautions to prevent injury to her back by the rooster's claws.
Game Fowl Breeds & Their Characteristics
Game fowl include many well-known domestic species. Chickens and turkeys rank among the better-known game fowls. Pheasants, peafowl and grouse are also included in this order of birds, which vary widely in size and comprise 250 species. Game fowl are not monogamous and tend to be prolific breeders.
How to Tell an Americana Rooster From a Hen
The Ameraucana breed of domestic fowl, more commonly called the Americana, is an attractive fowl, whose ancestors originated from South America. Although the Americana looks different from other chicken types, sufficient differences exist between the mature roosters and hen for the two birds to be t
Parrot Breeders - Finding a Good Breeder Can Make a Big Difference
When you've finally decided to really buy a parrot after thinking hard and weighing-out all the pros and cons, the first step is finding the right breeder for your baby parrot. Although most breeders go beyond their way to make sure you know everything you need to know about your new pet, of co
How to Identify Antique Duck Decoy Styles
Duck decoys have been used for thousands of years. Once made from mud and plants, hunters and woodworkers eventually started carving them out of wood. In the 1960s and 1970s, sporting goods companies began manufacturing plastic decoys, making the wood decoys antiquated. Antique wooden decoys are oft
Microscope Safety Rules
Using a microscope is necessary for many science classes, including biology, anatomy and microbiology. Microscopes are very delicate instruments, but can be used safely and effectively by understanding the parts of the instrument and how to operate them correctly. The main parts of the microscope a
What to Consider When Choosing the Perfect Parrot For You
It is not easy to choose the perfect parrot because there are so many different breeds. Find out how you can make sure that the parrot you choose is going to fit your life style.
Some Cool Cockatiel Toy Ideas
Birds are such colorful characters! They sing, jump, hop and run all the while chirping and showing so much character, they really have fantastic personalities. Like any animal that is smart however they need entertainment to ensure they are happy! You don't have to break the bank to entertain
How Do I Know If My Parakeet Is Going to Lay Eggs?
A female parakeet usually starts laying eggs during the spring and will lay eggs with or without a mate. You can tell if your parakeet is a female by looking closely at the beak. Female parakeets usually have pink or brown beaks, while males have blue beaks. Your female parakeet will usually start
Bird Science Fair Projects for All Grade Levels
Get students interested in birds with these bird-themed science fair projects. Includes ideas for all grade levels and different types of science.
The African Grey and Your Children
It is often the children who fall for the idea of having a pet bird first and the African Grey is one of the main choices because of their ability to talk. However no child should ever be wholly responsible for looking after a pet like a parrot. Children under 9 or 10 years old should not be given a
Helpful Hints for Raising Chickens
Chickens begin laying eggs at around 5 to 7 months of age and do so productively until they reach about 4 years old. One chicken eats about 100 pounds of food per year and lays around 20 dozen eggs per year. Chickens come in bantam sizes, standard sizes and heavy sizes. The bantam and standard sizes
Parrot Tricks - Notes on Basic Parrot Tricks
Parrot tricks are fun and one major reason why many like to pet parrots. Their popularity is due to the birds ability to entertain their owners. It gives delight to parrot owners to be graced with a bird in their homes that can amuse and make them feel happy and entertained.
How to Groom the Nails of an African Grey Parrot
African grey parrots make intelligent, responsive pets but they require a lot of care and attention, including grooming. You must trim your bird's nails occasionally to prevent him snagging the nail on something and possibly breaking his toe. Nail trimming also prevents you from getting a nasty scra
How Birding Organizations Help Birds
Large birding organizations have a lot of buying power to help birds in many ways, and understanding how those organizations help birds can encourage birders to support the best organizations for bird conservation.
Guide for Bird Identification
As with all animals, birds adapt to suit locations and needs. These variations are what birders use to identify them. Some traits, such as- the size and shape of the bird, can be easily seen. Other traits, such as behavior and habitat, need to be observed over time.