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How to Make Hens Grow Faster

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When breeding hens for meat, many farmers look to speed up the rate of growth of the animal to improve production -- the faster the hen grows up, the faster they will reap the benefits. Adjustments to the birds" diet will increase the rate of growth, such as by feeding them certain high-protein food

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How to Construct a Bird House

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Bird houses are a popular woodworking craft for beginners as they are easy to create. They can also be enjoyable for those fond of bird watching. Hanging a bird house in a tree or from a pole in your lawn will allow a local bird to utilize the house for nesting. A simple bird house design can be com

How Does a Parrot Talk?

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How Does a Parrot Talk?Parrots are popular pets. Not only are they beautiful, but owners love how parrots talk. Some new owners are surprised, though, to find that parrots don't talk but instead just mimic what you say to them. They are copycats, not conversationalists. In fact, parrots...

Brown Violet-Ear

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Detailed bird profile of the brown violet-ear: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes conservation information and tips for how to attract brown violet-ears.

How to Make Hens Grow Faster

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When breeding hens for meat, many farmers look to speed up the rate of growth of the animal to improve production -- the faster the hen grows up, the faster they will reap the benefits. Adjustments to the birds' diet will increase the rate of growth, such as by feeding them certain high-protein food

Essential Tips on Encouraging Your Parrot to Speak

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Teaching your parrot to speak can be a fun and easy task. It's a very rewarding experience, and you'll enjoy your bird's chattering and antics for years to come. Following a few simple guidelines will get your parrot talking in no time!

How to Identify Baby Wild Birds

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A bird's egg will hatch about 14 days after it is laid. Depending on the type of bird it is will determine when the baby bird goes through nestling and fledgling stages before becoming an adult. For example, a baby robin is a nestling up to 14 days after hatching and becomes a fledgling for another

Birds in Wrightwood, California

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Wrightwood, California, is a small community located in the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California. It has an elevation of about 6,000 feet and is home to outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking and skiing. The mountainous landscape and forests have made it a well-traveled area for

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Identification

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Learn how to identify ruby-throated hummingbirds with this series of labeled photographs including male, female and juvenile birds. Includes descriptions of the key field marks for proper identification.

How to Train Wild Birds for Education

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Wild raptors may train for months or even years before they can be free-flown in front of a crowd for educational purposes. Modern hawk and falcon trainers often utilize techniques from the ancient practice of falconry. Once the bird becomes desensitized to its instinctive fear of humans, the traine

What Is Difference Between a Goose Egg & a Pea Hen Egg?

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Normally seen as pond or garden pets geese and peafowl can be raised to produce eggs. Goose and peahen eggs can be eaten, kept for brooding, or used for egg crafts. A standard goose egg is equal to four medium chicken eggs. However, the peahen egg is only about twice the size of a regular chicken e

Wisconsin Bird Identification

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Wisconsin provides a habitat for more than 400 species of birds, living in various settings, including thousands of lakes in the northern part of the state as well as marshes and wet meadows along the Mississippi River in the west. Wisconsin has forests of white pine, hemlock, yellow birch and maple

How to Raise Chukar Quail

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Chukar quail are some of the most common varieties of quail that are raised for sport in the United States. Originating in Turkey and across the Mediterranean, this type of quail is used to rocky landscapes, and is susceptible to the worms, harmful bacteria and parasites found in soil. Both sexes of

Nesting Habits of Bluebirds

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The number of bluebirds is increasing, thanks to birdwatching groups, bird societies and individuals who share the desire to protect this bird. Once on the decline as a result of habitat loss and other competing bird species, bluebirds are now seen in abundance in rural and suburban gardens.

Baby Pigeon Development

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Few people are apathetic about pigeons. They love them, like Bert from "Sesame Street" (though they probably haven't made up a pigeon dance), or they hate them and call them "rats with wings." However, no one can deny their ubiquity. Pigeons have managed to thrive just about everywhere. It seems odd

How to Paint Egrets

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Known for their white plumes, egrets belong to a genus that includes several species of both herons and egrets, ranging from the tall great egret to reddish egrets and the small cattle egret. Painting an egret allows you to capture the beauty of the bird; however, to draw and paint an egret species

Where Are the Best Bird Watching Sites?

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Many people who watch birds are of the same opinion that although there are many amazing spots to go bird watching, you are able to have just as satisfying an experience in your own back yard. An outdoor bird house can attract many species of bird to your garden. Obtaining explicit plans which show

Habitat of the Ruby Throated Hummingbird

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Ruby-throated hummingbirds are tiny birds that live an average of five to nine years. Although small, hummingbirds cover a large range when they migrate, during which time they are constantly moving. Male ruby-throated hummingbirds have a red neck, but the females do not.

How to Make Bird Seed Not Germinate

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The single purpose of a seed is to germinate and grow into another plant of its own species. This excellent plan includes the birdseed that gets scattered from bird feeders, resulting in sunflower, millet and peanut plants growing all over your yard. You can easily treat newly acquired birdseed with