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African Parrot
The African Grey Parrot is regarded by experts as one of the most intelligent birds. Discover why their gentle nature and their impressive ability to mimic speech have made them popular pets.
How to Keep a Cat Off a Bird Cage
Having both cats and birds in the same household can sometimes prove difficult if your feline friend is a little too interested in your feathered friends that share the house. However, with right placement of the bird cage, and using a few training aids to deter your cat's behavior, you can keep you
How to Get a Woodpecker to Leave
A woodpecker is a type of bird that has a sharp and pointy bill, which it uses to peck or drum wood. It does this to search for insects to eat, or to create a nest for itself. Woodpeckers often damage houses or trees, and the sound of their drumming can be annoying. Both federal and state law protec
Difference Between a Baby Hen & a Baby Rooster
Determining the sex of chicks can be very difficult, especially when they are just days old. Differences between male and female chicks are minimally visible, and sexing can be unsuccessful if attempted before chicks have had the chance to grow for a few weeks after hatching. However, there are a fe
Fox Sparrow
Detailed bird profile of the fox sparrow: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes conservation information and tips for how to attract fox sparrows.
How to Bathe Your Pet Bird
Your pet birds should be bathed on regular basis. Here are some simple tips to help your birds stay clean and healthy.
Wild Birds vs. Domestic Birds
With millions of species of birds, it has become more common to own a few or even raise them for food and other domestic products. Birds make faithful pets, but they are also spectacular in the wild. Here are a few differences between domesticated birds and birds in the wild.
Do Wild Birds Recognize Faces?
Is it possible for a wild bird to recognize and remember a particular person has threatened them in the past?
How to Get Rid of Worms in Chicken Feed
If you have found worms in your chicken feed, at first it may not seem like a big problem. After all, chickens love eating worms. However, the worms will continue to eat the feed and reproduce, causing you to lose a lot of money and end up with a bag full of worms rather than a bag full of feed. You
Severe Macaws As Pets
Severe Macaws have the personality of a large macaw inside a smaller body. They can be wonderful companion pets.
Pennsylvania Bird Identification
According to the "The Birds of Pennsylvania" by Gerald M. McWilliams and Daniel W. Brauning, 429 bird species call the state of Pennsylvania home. These range from tiny songbirds such as the tufted titmouse to large species such as the great horned owl. A birdwatcher observes the physical attributes
How to Set Bird Traps
Trapping a bird is a pursuit that can wear your patience thin as it can take more than a week to accomplish. The process itself , however, is not difficult. Just a few simple steps will get you the desired result. Trapping the bird should be humanely done using bait and a store-bought trap.
Bird Watching Equipment
A must read article for the bird watching enthusiast. Learn about how to chose the right binoculars for your favorite hobby.
How to Build a Martin Birdhouse Out of Gourds
Building a purple-martin house out of a gourd is a simple task but takes months to accomplish. Start with bottle gourds or birdhouse gourds. Use gourds to increase the number of accommodations around an existing martin house or to create new housing. You will need a grouping of 10 gourds to attract
How to Reverse Molt a Hawk
A healthy set of feathers helps birds of prey hunt effectively. Despite the care of handlers, these feathers wear out over time and the process of molting begins. During molting old feathers are shed and new feathers are grown from follicles. Hawks, unlike most birds, molt from the outer feathers fi
Hummingbird Feeders - Your Guide to Get Hummingbirds Buzzing Around Your Backyard
What is the only bird in the world able to fly backwards?Yes, the hummingbird.Who wouldn't want to attract the most unique bird in the world to their backyard?
How to Make Hummingbird Food Liquid
A hummingbird's diet is made up of tiny insects, the nectar that is extracted from flowers, as well as a sugar and water mixture that is added to commercial hummingbird feeders. Hummingbirds are very territorial and will fight other birds who try to eat at their feeder. Commercial feeders have been
How to Keep Varmints Away From Chickens
Varmints, a major concern for poultry producers and anyone raising backyard flocks, include the common coyotes, raccoons, foxes, weasels, mink, skunk, opossum, and even birds of prey, rodents and snakes. Domestic animals, such as dogs and cats, can also be predators of poultry. Backyard flocks are u
Cockatiel Bird Cages - How To Choose The Right One
Without a doubt, cockatiels are beautiful birds and make for wonderful pets in any home. The biggest issue with this kind of bird will be choosing the right type of cockatiel bird cage. Here are some tips on what to look for.