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Causes of Regurgitation in Birds
Why does your pet bird throw up on you? The answer may surprise you, and be more endearing than you think! Check out this article on regurgitation to learn all about why pet birds sometimes try to cough up their last meal just for you.
Easy to Build Bird Traps
Humanely trapping a bird is sometimes necessary for a variety of reasons. If your pet has "flown the coop" and you have to recapture it, you can make simple bird traps from household items, his cage or light nets called "mist nets." It is important that the trap be designed so that the possibility o
Umbrella Cockatoo Behavior
The Umbrella Cockatoo gets its name from the umbrella shape of its crest when it is raised. They're medium-sized birds, usually between 17 and 19 inches tall. They weigh approximately 1 ½ lbs. According to the Pet Parrots website, umbrella cockatoos differ in some ways from other parrots and in
Finches From Galapagos Are Known As Darwin's Finches
The finches from the Galapagos Islands are very interesting and diverse. These finches are frequently referred to as Darwin's Finches. On the Galapagos Islands you will find thirteen different species of finch. There is some controversy here as some people report the specie count to be fourteen
How to Tell the Sex of Pied Doves
Because of their sweet sounds and amenable personalities, doves are popular as pets. Pied doves are popular for their color pattern--which is white splashed with color. Know what sex your pied dove is so that you can care for it properly and manage reproductive behavior. While sexing a dove is diffi
Raising Ducks Made Simpler
Talking of pets, the 1st few names that come to mind are that of cats, dogs and even birds. However, if you wish to do away with conventional pets, then ducks are the ideal option to vouch for. Petting ducks isn't only simple but pure fun, too.
How to Raise Baby Turkeys - Considerations Before Even Beginning to Operate Any Livestock at Home
After reading this, you will have more information on how to raise baby turkeys. If you have a space to spare, it is a wise to raise baby turkeys indoors. Doing so will give you fewer problems with bad weather and predators. An ideal housing for turkeys would be about six square feet of floor space
Simple Tips on Feeding Your Parrots
Feeding your parrots a balanced diet is a far more important subject than it may appear, and it is useful to have a better understanding of the reasons why captive parrots need different diet treatment than those in the wild. A poor diet can increase the incidence of stress and thus increase the ris
How to Make Houses for Purple Martins
Purple martins are a cherished breed among bird and nature lovers, as the little bird's signature call and familiar bluish sheen are a welcome sight in many backyard gardens. Many bird lovers try to promote nesting near their homes by putting up birdhouses to attract potential nesters. Purple martin
Lovebirds: What You Need to Know About Them
It's always important to engage in a bit of research before you decide to invest your time, money and effort in something. The same goes for getting a pet. There are certainly a lot of potential choices as to the kind of pet you may want to have in your household. One of those choices is a love
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Detailed bird profile of the ruby-throated hummingbird: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting ruby-throated hummingbirds to your backyard.
How to Build a PVC Parrot Stand
Parrots are considered to be the most intelligent bird in the world. With an intelligence level equivalent to that of most toddlers, parrots need a wide variety of items in their environment to help keep them stimulated and interested. A parrot stand is an easy-to-construct device that will give you
Parrot Cages - Where To Place Them?
Although this seems like a trivial matter, where you place your Parrot Cage is very important. There are a lot of things to consider about the placement of your Parrot cage. You should not place a parrot cage anywhere near source of radiant heat or draft. This at first may seem obvious but some heat
Find a Bird Breeder in Kentucky
Locate a Kentucky bird breeder quickly and easily in this handy directory of local Kentucky bird breeders!
Scaled Quail Fact Sheet
Learn about the scaled quail - you'll be surprised at its subtle beauty, and you definitely want to attract it to your yard.
How to Make a Birdhouse With Old Door Knobs
Wood birdhouses allow you to use up some of the scraps in your workshop. Because they are small, you can often build the entire house from sections of wood that you have used on other projects. Other items that you can reclaim are door knobs. Door knobs make good perches for the outside of a birdhou
How to Build Bird Seed Feeders
If you are a bird enthusiast or just enjoy hearing chirping outside your window, bird feeders are an easy way to attract birds to your yard. Feeders come in all shapes and sizes. You can purchase bird feeders at home or garden supply stores, but they can be expensive. To save money, you can make you
Parakeet Tricks
Parakeets are small birds that are curious and active. Parakeets are flock birds and need to be around other people or birds, not kept in a cage all day. One way to interact with a parakeet is by teaching it tricks. They can perform several parakeet tricks by using their personality and natural tend
10 Worst Bird Baths - And How to Fix Them!
If you have one of these bird baths, you might actually be hurting birds! Learn how to correct the worst bird baths.
How to Train a Bourke's Parakeet
Bourke's parakeet (neophema bourkii) is a small grass parakeet originally from Australia. Not to be confused with the popular budgerigar, commonly called a parakeet or budgie in the United States, a Bourke's parakeet is a smaller bird with a more reserved nature. Typically kept in groups as aviary b