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How to Detect a Female From a Male Hummingbird

Ruby-throated hummingbirds typically provide bird-enthusiasts with much viewing pleasure. Graceful and acrobatic, hummingbirds are best known for appearing to stay still in mid-air when feeding. Whether you plan to breed a pair of hummingbirds or are just curious, there are a few features the birds

Hurricane Tips for Birders

It is easy to help your backyard birds stay safe during a hurricane with these simple tips for before, during and after the storm.

Teaching Tricks to Your Parrot

There is a certain pride that pet owners have when their pets do as they are commanded. But this doesn't come naturally. The behaviors may be something that they naturally do in the wild, but doing it on command is a different matter.

Looking for the Perfect Purple Martin Birdhouse!

The Purple Martin; you've probably heard of them! I'm sure you have seen their homes in many yards. Maybe as a child your family had one or your neighbor down the street, but it is a

Advantage in Having Stainless Bird Cage

For every bird lover, opting for a stainless steel bird cage is a good investment. It provides a lot of advantages for both the birds and their owner. These bird cages exudes a stylish look that can b

Bird Nest Crafts for Children

There are many fun and messy ways for children to create bird's nests using a variety of techniques and craft supplies. A finished bird's nest can be painted or decorated and used as a bowl for candy or change, as a centerpiece for a dinner table or as an ornament. At Easter time, it is perfect for

Fulmar

Defines the term "fulmar" as a type of pelagic bird, including examples of fulmar species.

Tips For Giving Your Pet Bird Or Parrot Medication

Your avian veterinarian may prescribe medications for many of the ailments in this article. It is important to follow the directions and in many cases to not stop giving the medication until your avian veterinarian instructs you to even if the symptoms subside.

Signs of Pregnancy in a Parakeet

Parakeets exhibit changes in behavior when ready to lay eggs.grey falcon-parakeet image by Ivonne Wierink from Fotolia.comParakeets do not get pregnant, technically. According to Practical Pet Care, when parakeets mate, the eggs are fertilized in the female's oviduct, and she lays her...

Questions About Raising Chickens

Many questions arise when it comes to chickens, pertaining to topics from raising chicks to what are the best kinds of chickens for consumption or egg laying. For a small hobby farmer, questions are usually simple and easily answered. For a large commercial grower, the list of questions can perhaps

How to Build a Sparrow Bird House

Small, active and musical, sparrows (families Passeridae and Emberizidae) are common songbirds across North America. Different species live in every possible habitat, from city streets to isolated salt marshes to scrubby chaparral country. A few---fox, white-throated, song, chipping and the ubiquito

How to Make Large Parrot Toys

Parrots need toys to avoid becoming bored, consequently encountering behavior problems. The birds do have a tendency to quickly destroy toys, however, despite the high price of some of the larger toys. Bird owners can make a large custom stringed ball for their parrot, which is inexpensive and inclu

How to Raise Ducklings Successfully

Raising ducklings can be a rewarding experience for children and adults alike, but it takes some proper care and planning out. Whether you are embarking on a school project or have some additions to the farm, this article should provide you with some helpful tips to get your ducklings off to a good

How to Train a Canary to Sing

Canaries are joyful little birds whose songs can brighten up any day. Even though male canaries sing more often than females, all canaries can sing. The key to training your canary to sing is proper care. If your canary isn't singing, you need to give it something to sing about. After your canary i

How to Train a Senegal Parrot

Senegal parrots are wonderful pets, but with any bird training, teaching and taming a Senegal parrot can be frustrating at times. The rewards make it worth it to learn all that you can. Imagine the fun when your Senegal parrot learns to talk and can mimic the things you say in your household. What

How to Make a Biscuit Bird Feeder

When spring comes and the birds begin to sing, there is no better time to combine your craft projects with your love for the great outdoors. A hanging bird feeder biscuit is fun to make, and you can reuse it time and time again to keep your feathered friends happy.

What Kind of Feet Do Ruby-Crowned Kinglets Have?

Only two types of kinglets inhabit the United States: the ruby-crowned and golden-crowned kinglet. They are also the only small perching birds with yellow feet, although there are a few varieties of large water birds with yellow legs and feet. The ruby-crowned kinglet is slightly larger than the gol

Selecting A Bird Cage

Talking about pet birds you should know that providing your bird a living place that is as close as possible to their natural environment is a basic step for its and yours comfort. Depending on your bird, your efforts must be pointed to find the best cage regarding to the size of your bird. Nowadays

What Do I Feed Zebra Finches During Breeding?

Zebra finches are one of America's most popular pet birds because of their beauty and relative ease to keep. As a result, breeding finches is a high-demand trade that can often result in underfed and unsafe breeding conditions. To ensure the safety and success of breeding zebra finches, taking the e