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Imagine - You and a Parrot! 7 Important Things When Considering a Parrot As a Pet
Dogs and cats are wonderful pets, but have you considered a parrot?These birds make unique and cherished companions, here is what you should know about these amazing creatures!
How to Make a Duck Incubator With an Electric Blanket
If you have decided to hatch a duck egg but don't have an incubator, there are other methods that will work. The main components necessary for an egg to hatch are heat, humidity, turning and air circulation. If you have these components, you can use just about anything to incubate an egg. One method
Orange Winged Amazon Parrots
Packed with information on feeding, housing, and taking care of these birds, this profile will help you decide if this species is the best choice for you.
How to Research Bands on Your Pet Bird
Birds are banded for several reasons but the most important one is for identification. Pet owners can track lost or stolen birds. Banding aids the government in tracking bird smugglers and keeps illegal birds from being sold. It gives research teams the data to keep track of bird populations. Bird
Games for Identifying Birds
More than 10,000 species of birds inhabit the Earth, with 2,000 in North America alone. With so many types of birds, it helps to develop techniques for distinguishing them. Preschool children learn about nature through observation, discussion and experience. With plenty of exposure to various kinds
Tips for Testing Binoculars
Binoculars are great objects for viewing both during the day time as well as night. When it is about bird watching binoculars are definitely a handy piece of equipment while certain binoculars are gre
Raising Geese - What You Need to Consider and Don't Want to Ignore When Raise Geese
If you want to raise geese, there are a number of things you need to take into serious consideration. Raising geese may sound like fun (and indeed it is), but it actually requires a lot of time and effort, not to mention a great deal of money for investing in the primary needs of geese, such as food
Utility Pole Size Classification
Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty ImagesThe American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets the standards by which utility poles are classified based on size. The greatest variations in these classifications are in length and tip circumference. But the classifications also incorporate...
How to Handle an African Grey Parrot
How you handle your African Gray determines how he relates to you. It's best to begin developing a positive relationship with your parrot as soon as possible. African Grays are some of the most intelligent parrots around and they can learn to perform many tricks. How well you can handle your parrot
Amboina King Parrot - The General Facts
Facts about the Amboina King parrot including its behavior, the color of its plumage and its natural habitat. Also the cost of buying one as a pet and its general character.
Do Birds Feel Stress, and How Do They Deal With It?
Birds can get just as stressed out as humans - learn the signs of bird stress and how you can help backyard birds stay safe and relaxed.
Best Christmas Gifts for Pet Birds
Pet bird owners love to spoil their feathered friends, so it shouldn't be a surprise to learn that many of these birds have their own gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. What sort of gift should you give your pet bird for the holidays? Read on for some great ideas for presents that any p
Poultry House Plans For 10 Chickens
If you want a poultry house (or coop) for 10 chickens then you are looking for a large sized chicken coop. As a rule of thumb it is recommended that at least 4 square feet of space be provided so that the chicken may live comfortably within the coop. Thus if your poultry comprises of (or over) 10 bi
How to Feed Quails
There are many reasons someone may need to feed quail. A farmer may be raising the birds for food, or someone could be housing the birds as domestic pets. Either way, it is important to properly care for any animal that is in your care. It is not difficult to care for quail, but like anything, it is
How to Make a Birdhouse With Seeds
Making a birdhouse with seeds is an easy, if somewhat messy, craft project for children. Kids will need help making the peanut butter glue and hanging the finished birdhouse. Children with peanut allergies can still participate although they will need to wear disposable gloves. Making an edible bird
How to Hand-Tame a Cockatiel
Cockatiels are friendly, social birds that enjoy interacting with their human companions. As long as hand-taming is done correctly, you'll wind up with a bird that enjoys coming out of its cage and can be handled with ease. Hand-taming is the first step to bonding with your bird in other ways, such
How to Make Poultry Bird Baths
Different types of poultry enjoy different types of bathing. Chickens don't generally prefer to bathe in water but they do like a good dusting. Dust baths dislodge parasites like mites and absorb the excess oil in the chicken's feathers. Other poultry, like ducks and geese must have a water bath dai
How to Use a Chicken Brooder
A chicken brooder, or electric incubator, is an artificial way of making chicken eggs hatch. By heating the eggs to the same temperature that a mother hen would heat them to, the chicken brooder makes the eggs hatch without any mother chicken interacting. This isn't complicated, but you have to use
Do Birds Need Annual Vet Visits?
Find out whether or not you should schedule a vet check for your pet bird here!
Loco the Sun Conure
A profile on my Sun Conure, Loco, including insight into his likes, dislikes, and daily routine.