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Parakeet Beak Trimming and Care
Unlike birds in the wild, pet birds, such as parakeets, live in caged environments that consist of perches, cage bars and swings. These surfaces in the cage are normally smooth. As a result, when the parakeets rub their beaks against these surfaces, they have no effect on their beaks, which tend to
How to Raise Finches and Make a Profit
It's very interesting observing birds at a park or in your backyard. The colorful flowers and immense trees are accompanied by birds that demonstrate beauty and warmness.
House Sparrow History
Discussion of house sparrow history, including how the bird was introduced to the New World, how it has successfully become the world's most abundant songbird and what threats it now faces.
Facts About Parrots
Parrots are intelligent and colorful birds that come in a variety of sizes. Due to their intelligence and ability to interact, many pet enthusiasts keep parrots in their homes. Parrots are generally found in warm-weather areas. Parrots make good companions due to their lifespan, although some are ca
Information About Rare Birds
Rare birds are those treasured species that are close to extinction, having only a few remaining members. They are found on various continents and often are hardly ever seen. About 168 bird species are categorized in critical conservation status by the World Conservation Union, and another 235 speci
A Parakeet's Singing Behavior
A small and common parrot often seen in American households as pets, the parakeet is known for his cheerful, active personality. There are over 120 different species and sub-species of parakeet, though the Budgie is one of the most common as a pet. All are very social birds, frequently communicating
Long Tailed Rare Chickens
Other breeds outside Japan, such as Phoenix and Yokohama, have been mistakenly called "Onagadori", but the Onagadori is a specific breed, distinct from any other. It becomes obvious that no other breed of fowl can claim to the name when it is clearly understood what an Onagadori is: the po
How to Dye Wood for a Bird Toy
If you are like many pet bird owners, you may have decided to build your own wooden bird toys. Cutting up a few pieces of wood and purchasing some sisal rope to make your own bird toy will cost considerably less than purchasing a bird toy from a pet store. You can dye the wood yourself, making brigh
How to Add Pullets to a Chicken Coop
Using the right technique when introducing pullets to an existing chicken coop is a life and death matter. Chickens have a set pecking order in the hen house and adding new pullets in the mix stirs up friction. The older chickens will attack and often kill new pullets. It is possible to safely intro
Hyacinth Macaw Photo
Photo gallery of macaw parrots for pet bird lovers! Check out the beautiful macaws in this gallery, and add a photo of your own if you are a macaw owner!
Bird Seed Bell Recipe
Attracting birds to your yard or patio by providing food for them is fun and educational. Over time, you will be amazed at the variety of birds that come to visit your feeder. Bird seed bells are an attractive and inexpensive way to provide food for wild birds, and the bells can be easily made at ho
Things to Know Before Getting a Bird Feeder
If you have decided that you want to feed the birds there is a lot you will have to find out before you can get it all set up. You need to know which type of bird feeder you need depending on which birds live in your area and which ones you want to attract o your yard. No matter the choices you are
Feeding Wild Birds - What? When? Where?
Interested in feeding wild birds? Bird feeding is an American tradition that dates back to the time of Henry David Thoreau and Emily Dickinson, perhaps even longer.
Winter Thaw Provides Camouflage For Birds
Looking for and identifying birds in snow melt conditions. How nature provides camouflage for birds. After a five inch snow fall a few days ago, a night of rain and rising temperatures created the expected results, MELTING SNOW.
What Do Electus Parrots Eat?
Unlike the African grey parrot, the macaw and the cockatoo, eclectus parrots are not seed eaters and therefore require a different diet. In the wild, these parrots are arboreal, meaning they live high up in the trees, and forage for food in the canopies of the rainforest. While seed-eating parrots s
How to Care for Newborn Chickens
Newborn chickens are delicate and require special care in order to stay healthy and grow into productive, adult birds. Because the babies can live off the nutrients from the egg yolk sac for two or three days after birth, hatcheries can ship them all over the country. Preparations taken ahead of ti
Types of Small Wild Birds
Bee Hummingbirdhummingbird image by cherie from Fotolia.comBirds come in many shapes and sizes, and there are many types of small birds. The smallest bird species in the world is the bee hummingbird, which averages two inches long. Small birds have varying demeanors, diets and lifestyles....
Is the Goffin's Cockatoo the Right Pet for You?
Want a Goffin's Cockatoo? The Goffin's Cockatoo makes a wonderful pet for the right owner. Check out this Goffin's Cockatoo species profile to learn all about keeping these parrots as pets before bringing one home.
How to Build a Round Birdhouse From Wood
A round birdhouse is a little more challenging to make than a traditional square house, but the result is a charming silhouette to brighten your garden. The most difficult part of making a round birdhouse is fitting each angle of wood together without gapping. These instructions are a basic beginnin
How to Determine the Age of African Greys
African Grey parrots are popular pet birds known for their high intelligence and attractive coloration. These parrots have the ability to mimic humans, other animals, and mechanical sounds, and can live for over 70 years. This long lifespan means some parrots will have multiple owners. It can be har