Articles on Relating to Birds

How to Build Pens for White Doves

By eHow Pets Editor

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Caring for white doves starts before they even arrive. It takes some planning and hard work to build a pen for your white doves. The structure must be safe and secure to protect the white doves from predators and allow them to live and nest ... more »

How to Call Songbirds

By Michael Motta

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Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs About the lilting house and happy as the grass was green. -Dylan Thomas, opening lines of "Fern Hill" Well anyway, at about that time of my life, one of my accountant uncles taught me how to ... more »

How to care for a single lovebird

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When one of a pair of lovebirds dies, it is all you can do to prevent the other from becoming ill or dying itself... more »

How to Deal With Upset Pets

By Ryn Gargulinski

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When a dog is whining or a cat incessantly mewling they may be doing more than just being annoying. The animals may be trying to tell you something. It takes a discerning eye to deal with upset pets. A few simple steps will have your pets ... more »

How to Draw a Bird's Wing

By robertsloan2

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Whether sketching for a wildlife painting or drawing for a decorative painting of an angel, drawing a bird's wing accurately is a useful skill. Drawing a wing accurately will impress people from ornithologists to art lovers, and it's not that ... more »

How to Enjoy Birds During Spring Migration

By Michael Motta

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In the Spring a fuller crimson comes upon the robin’s breast; In the Spring the wanton lapwing gets himself another crest; In the Spring a livelier iris changes on the burnish’d dove; In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts ... more »

How to Give Medicine to a Bird Using a Dropper

By eHow Pets Editor

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Methods of administration of medication, as well as capture and restraint techniques, vary greatly depending on the size and temperament of the bird and your experience as a bird handler... more »

How to Identify a Cattle Egret

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Cattle egrets are aptly named since they're usually spotted perched on the back of a cow. They aren't hitching a ride for fun; they're after the insects that follow the bovines around as they stir up pasture dust. When they're not attached to a ... more »

How to Identify a Seaside Sparrow

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The seaside sparrow is an American water bird that resides and migrates mainly along marshes. As such, it has become a barometer of marshland health. This little bird's corner of nature is sensitive to anything that changes water levels, a ... more »

How to Identify a Snowy Owl

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Known as the "Ghost of the Arctic," the Snowy owl is home in the icy tundra of North America. They can hunt all day for food since it doesn't get dark during the summer. Great eyesight and hearing enables them to find prey almost anywhere. To ... more »

How to Make A Treat for your Squirrel Friends...

By Christina Ellis

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Squirrels love these tasty treats and you will love watching them eat... more »

How to Make Easy Humming Bird Food

By TheStorm

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Humming birds will come back for more!! Totally easy to make, the birds love it!.. more »

How to Make Peanut Butter Pine Cones for the Birds

By Karen Bridgers

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These fun, easy-to-make ornaments let you share the holiday spirit with fine-feathered friends... more »

How to Photograph your Pet Bird

By George Sommers

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You can get a great photo of your pet parrot without shelling out a wad of dough to a professional pet photographer or needing to acquire a lot of fancy equipment!.. more »

How to Raise Carrier Pigeons

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Carrier pigeons are heroic birds that have carried messages over enemy lines in battle for thousands of years. Though true carrier pigeons are a relatively rare breed, homing pigeons carry messages for today's hobbyists. You can raise homing ... more »

How to Scare Away Magpies

By BanditX

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How to scare off magpies(and other corvids)... more »

How to Stop a Goose Attack

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Geese are territorial animals, especially during nesting season, when reports of goose attacks increase. The male goose is protecting the female and the nest from perceived threats. Follow these steps to prevent these attacks... more »

How to Breed Cockatiels

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Cockatiels are very social and fun pets with a long life span that can be an enjoyable addition to any family. Breeding cockatiels for sale or to increase the number of family pets can be a rewarding experience if the breeder pays special ... more »

How to Build a Nest Box for Cockatiels

By TerriR

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There are many options when it comes to nest boxes for cockatiels. You can purchase a ready-made box or can make you own out of wood, plastic or cardboard. Cardboard nest boxes are low-cost and require no clean up or storing. You simply throw ... more »

How to Build Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

By evadgorf

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One challenge of nourishing hungry birds during wintertime is keeping the squirrels out of the birdfeed. Squirrels have abundant sources of food but the birds need to eat white millet, milo, cracked corn, suet, sunflower seeds, wheat and other ... more »

How to Handle Emus Without Getting Injured

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Emus are docile birds and do not typically attack humans. They grow to about 6 feet in height and weight over 100 lb., making them an imposing animal when threatened. They also have powerful legs and tough beaks that can do damage to a human, ... more »

How to Hatch Quail in an Incubator

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Incubators are an alternative way to hatch eggs. You have the option of buying a still air incubator, one with ventilation holes or the one that uses a fan to circulate air and heat inside the medium. Either way they provide a safe haven for the ... more »

How to Identify a Tree Swallow

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There's a sense of joy in tree swallows not common in the world of birds. Many bird watchers report seeing them playing with a feather, dropping it and then retrieving it as it floats through the air. Tree swallows are hole nesters and sometimes ... more »

How to Identify a Tufted Titmouse Bird

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The tufted titmouse bird is known as "Jack Frost's trumpeter" because it's one of the first to show up at feeders in late fall. A very sociable bird, it often hangs around feeders with chickadees, nuthatches and small woodpeckers. Its territory ... more »

How to Read a Bird's Body Language

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Understand your bird's body language and you'll develop a long-lasting, loving relationship with your bird. If you know the difference between aggressive and loving behavior, you'll be more likely to keep your bird rather than return it to the ... more »

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