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Best Bird Filters
There are a variety of filters for birds on the market today, and that's a good thing. However, it can be daunting to figure out what each filter does and which are best for your bird. Here is a brief description of the best filters for birds and what each one does.
Adventure of Alaskan Bird Watching
When you think of Alaska, what are some things that you naturally associate it with? Many people would say glaciers, thousands of miles of wilderness, and lots of snow. While these are not incorrect a
How to Give Away Baby Chickens for Pets
Chickens make good pets. They don't require much upkeep, they are relatively inexpensive and they provide good companionship. In addition, chickens can lay fresh eggs, eliminate garden pests and supply a good natural fertilizer. Giving away baby chickens is an easy process; it won't take you long to
Animals & Birds Found in a Forest
A woodpecker seeks food in a tree.curious redbellied woodpecker image by tomcat2170 from Fotolia.comThe forest is an area with a high density of trees and plants that covers approximately 30 percent of the Earth's surface. Within these wooded areas are a large variety of wildlife...
How to Identify Eagle Buttons From the 1902 Era
Over the course of the Civil War, the Union army used a variety of different types of buttons on their uniforms. Many of the buttons were emblazoned with the logo of an eagle, but it is difficult to nail down an exact time frame of manufacture without a few more details. Successfully identifying you
Trademarks Of The African Grey Parrot
Officially the African Grey Parrot has two sub species, the Congo African Grey is usually about 12 inches long. It has a black beak, light grey feathers with red tail feathers. The second sub species are slightly smaller with a darker more charcoal grey colouring and dark maroon tail feathers.
Bring Birds Into Your Life
Who doesn't love birds? Man has always been fascinated by birds and has kept them as pets for thousands of years, from pretty little sweet sounding things to birds of prey. Birds have also been kept as companions and one is immediately drawn to the picture of the stereotype pirate with a talkin
Information About Breeding Conure Parrots
There are many varieties of conure parrots, ranging in size from small to large, and they carrying a host of different colors including green, yellow, red, peach and brown. Both wild-caught and captive-bred birds are available for purchase in the pet trade. Wild-caught conures can be more difficult
Nautical Bird House - Kinds of Novelty Bird Houses
A lot of people with fantastic souls are more likely to have the nautical style. There are many types of houses for birds in the world, yet actually there are also many varieties of originality houses. One of the novelty bird houses that is discussed in this article is the nautical style.
Who's Training Who?
When we think that we are training our parrots, frequently they are training us! All too often they are far smarter than we give them credit for. Our eclectus parrot, Finnegan, learned how to train us rather quickly.
How to Tell the Gender of a Chick
When the eggs begin to hatch the excitement of waiting may make you want to instantly sex the chicks to figure out which are male and which are female. However proper identification is hard to obtain without the services of a trained professional. While there isn't a 100 percent accurate method ther
Is the Parrot Diet You Are Feeding Your Pet Parrot Slowly Killing Him?
There is a lot bad advice around when it comes to what constitutes a good parrot diet. Feeding your parrot the wrong food could kill him! Taking a few minutes to read this article, about what you should, and should not feed your pet bird, could possibly save his life.
About The Chestnut-backed Chickadee
The chestnut-backed chickadee, Poecile rufescens, are small energetic birds with a chestnut-brown back, rump, and flanks, hence its name. Chestnut-backed chickadees have white cheeks, a black throat,
How to Care for Newborn Baby Birds
Newborn baby birds are sensitive creatures, and it is a lot of responsibility to take care of them. Birds generally take good care of their very young chicks, so you will not need to care for them unless they have been abandoned by their parents. A bird's parents will continue to care for a chick if
What Do Woodpecker Finches Eat?
Woodpecker finches (Camarhynchus pallidus) are found exclusively in the Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador. Animals living in the Galapagos Islands have evolved for surviving in specialized habitats and accessing limited food sources. The woodpecker finch is so-
How to Build Chicken Roost Boxes
Chickens aren't picky and will use most anything you provide for them to roost and nest in. Building a chicken roosting or laying box doesn't even need to involve carpentry. You can set up a wooden crate or large wash bowl as a roosting box. Or you can easily nail together a simple wooden box for c
How to Select Bird Cages
For some people finding a cage is one of the hardest things to do. It should be remembered that one of the most important things in a bird's life is the cage that will be chosen for it to live in. This cage should be large enough for the bird to spread its wings comfortably without touching eit
How to Raise Bantam Chickens & Hens
Bantams are small-breed chickens, either those that have been bred that way from a standard-size breed or true bantams, which have no large counterparts. Bantams weigh 1 to 3 pounds, depending on breed, and are about a quarter of the size of standard chickens. Eggs are about half the size of the "la
About Cockatiel Birds
Cockatiels are favorites among birders because they are social, intelligent and docile. They also have vibrant personalities and often thrive in environments in which they are constantly learning and stimulated. Next to the parakeet, they are one of the most popular pet birds in the world, according