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How to Prevent Bird Roosting
Bird roosting causes many problems for homeowners, apartment operators and businesses. Bird feces can be a source of many health issues besides creating a messy environment. Noise from the birds can also be a problem for residents and business persons. There are many options you can use to prevent b
What to Feed Chickens
If you are a caregiver for live chickens, it is important to feed them properly. These birds will be providing eggs and meat for human consumption, and must be healthy and well developed.
Diet for Baby Cockatiels
Humans must hand feed baby cockatiels when the parent birds are unable. Baby cockatiels require a consistent, soft food diet for at least the first 45 days of their life. An all-inclusive formula diet offers baby cockatiels essential nutrients to get a healthy start in life without the need of any e
Life Cycle of Chickens
Chickens play an important part in our food chain, from the eggs they produce to their meat. Although their life span is short, it is interesting to observe, beginning with the egg and following it into a fully mature, feathered bird.
How to Feed a Parrot Peas
Feeding your parrot a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the best way to ensure your bird lives a long and joyful life. Birds fed a diet rich in fruits and vegetables live longer than birds that are fed a seed-only diet. According to Birds Come First, a nonprofit organization, some fruits and veg
How to Get a Bird Out of the House
A wild bird has flown into your house, and is in a panic trying to get out. Come to mention it, you're in a bit of a panic, too. Don't worry...here's what to do
Children's Outside Activities
Playing outdoors is great for children because there is no limit to what they can do. As adults, we have the opportunity to show our children some great games and activities that will make their time outside even more fun. Whether you're just spending some time outside, or you're having a party or a
How to Breed Champion Pigeons
Raising champion pigeons is a rewarding and competitive hobby. Whether raising racing pigeons for competitive pigeon racing, or breeding fancy pigeons for show, pigeons provide hours of entertainment in exchange for proper care. These tips are useful for acquiring champion breeding stock, caring for
Foods to Feed Ducks That Need to Put on Weight
Underweight ducks are likely to be sick.ducks image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comAdult female ducks weigh between 5 to 10 pounds. Adult males, called drakes, weigh between 7 to 15 pounds. Ducks usually self-regulate their food intake. If you have a duck that seems underweight, an...
How to Feed Baby Grackle Birds
Grackles are some of the most common birds in North America, so it's not uncommon to find an orphaned baby grackle. If you find a baby grackle, first know that it is illegal to keep them. Your first action must be to locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. While waiting for them to help, though, i
Great Parrot Info
Parrot Info can be valuable in providing a wealth of knowledge about parrots for those who intend buying them in the future. There are different types of parrots which are kept as household pets and each of them have their own unique advantages. Besides, with this source of information, one can also
Teapot Bird House
Turn an old teapot into a new bird house with this easy upcycling project. Includes tips for choosing the best teapot and how to keep the bird house clean.
A Short History and Distinguishing Features of Finches As Pets
A bit of history about keeping birds as pets and especially finches as pets is discussed. In addition, distinguishing features of two finch families is discussed.
How to Safely Dye Birdseed
The key to safely dyeing bird seed is the dye itself. Synthetic dyes have been linked to a host of different tumors throughout the body and cancer in lab rats. They can contain coal tar and petroleum, which may prove fatal for birds. All-natural dyes---totally organic and made from plant extracts---
Attract Birds To Your Garden By Giving Them What They Need
Birds need five basic things from life. If you want to attract them to your garden, give them these things and your garden will never lack for birds.
Parrot Owners
Do you know that parrot owners devote themselves entirely with their pets, as much as possible? It is not easy to become the foremost parent to your parrots. Caring for them in such a way would affect the rest of their existence. This is why we must be guided with whom to put our trust to.
How to Find and Identify the Tufted Titmouse
A songbird that lives in the eastern half of the United States, the tufted titmouse has actually expanded its range northwards in recent times. As late as 1940, it was not found above New Jersey and Iowa for instance, but now inhabits New England and Michigan. The tufted titmouse is closely related
How to Stop a Baby Goose From Honking
Geese naturally honk and squawk, and getting them to hush requires a lot of preparation. Geese emit approximately a dozen different type of honks while in flight or to communicate with fellow birds. According to the Daily Mail Online, goose owners may be forced to pay fines if a bird's honking distu