Relating to Birds

Aspiring to be a poultry judge is a sign of a true chicken, duck, goose and turkey devotee. The judges at poultry shows have spent years studying the breed standards and as an apprentice to earn...

Predator guards are important to ensure the safety of the birds in your yard. By attaching a simple predator guard to the front of your birdhouse, you can prevent common enemies such as raccoons,...

European starlings, as their name suggests, were introduced to the Americas from Europe in the 1890s. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the starling population of the...

Found an egg and you want to hatch it? Perhaps you don’t feel like buying an expensive incubator just to hatch one egg you found. Well, no worries – there are certainly a few ways to hatch a duck...

Building birdhouses is a fun and easy activity. Not only is the construction process simple and straightforward, but the results are rewarding, helping to provide you with a backyard full of...

The female hummingbird is responsible for making the nest for her eggs. Sometimes she will make two nests and test each one before deciding which one she'll use to lay her two white eggs. Wind,...

The female hummingbird builds the nest and is responsible for the feeding while the male hummingbird has no part in it. The female searches for items that will work best to build the nest such as...

In our busy lives there are things we should do to save wildlife at the landfill. Whether you recycle or leave it up to your garbage pick up person to do, this advice can save wildlife that go to...

Wild infant birds go through several stages of development to mature into fledglings that are ready to leave the nest. Different species have different diets, and infant birds will eat different...

Sinus infections can be both recurring and painful and can interfere with work and daily life. There are many natural or home remedies and treatments for sinus infections, including the use of...

Pigeons are often considered dirty pests that infest cities. They have been suspected to carry disease and are infamous for damaging property with their nests and excrement. Whatever the reason,...

During the holidays, people like to decorate their homes, and the outside is just as fun to decorate as the inside. Wreaths can be made to celebrate many different holidays, but once you hang a...

Since the introduction of the house sparrow and the starling in the 1850s to the United States, bluebirds have had to compete for territory with those aggressive non-native species. Bluebird...

Wasps are sometimes attracted to the nectar in hummingbird feeders, but it is important to deter the wasps from feeding there because they contaminate the feeder and sometimes even prevent...

Hanging a birdhouse in your yard can be a very rewarding experience if you attract a family of birds. Watching a nest develop, and the birds living in your handmade house, can be highly enjoyable....

Humanely trapping a bird is sometimes necessary for a variety of reasons. If your pet has "flown the coop" and you have to recapture it, you can make simple bird traps from household items, his...

It takes a tremendous amount of energy (on the human care-takers part) to provide optimal care for a rescued mocking bird. Also, this is a serious responsibility as they can never be released...

Raising healthy baby canaries begins with proper care and feeding of the breeding parents and their chicks, along with the knowledge that "letting nature take its course" is usually the best way...

Popular all across North America, the American Robin is one of the most recognizable birds, with its vivid red feathers and cheerful song. Robins are one of the first to lay eggs every year, and...

Keeping newly hatched chicks warm during the early period of growth is essential to their survival. A supplemental heat source is necessary to assure that optimal temperatures are maintained for...

Have you noticed the beauty of our National Bird? I was sitting here watching them on Animal Planet (one of my favorite stations on TV) and it just made me appreciate more of their majestic...

Birds occasionally fly into areas where they do not belong, and they must be removed before hurting themselves. This can be an office building, a store, or even your home, none of which is safe...

Birdbaths are great ways to attract birds to a yard or garden. Birds not only eat insects around your home, but they are interesting to observe. If you are using a birdbath to bring birds to your...

African grey parrots are known for being brilliant, quick to learn, loving and loud. There is much to learn, which can help new parrot owners bond with their pet.

Bantam chickens have become one of the most popular chicken varieties around the world. Originating from the small jungle foul native to southeast Asia, the term bantam now refers to any small...

As a child I spent a great deal of time in the south, in Louisiana, where my grandmother lived. That is where I got to appreciate and absolutely love so much of nature. The most beautiful are...

Bird, especially pigeons, have adapted well to human urban lifestyles. As a consequence, birds have made their nests in public buildings and apartments, producing potential health hazards such as...

The noble goose: those harbingers of fall flying in v-formation, the delicious stuff of Dickensian Christmas dinners, down comforters and a wonderful delicacy called schmaltz (rendered goose fat...

Baby birds can be difficult to identify, especially since they rarely resemble the adults of their species. Many baby birds have drab-colored feathers too that helps them hide from predators, but...

A bird box is a man-made box that wild birds live inside of. They are also known as birdhouses or nesting boxes. A bird box can be attached to trees, buildings or fences or erected independently...

Parrots---African greys, in particular---are quickly becoming one of the most popular pet species. African greys are by far one of the smartest animals on the planet, with an intelligence level...

People who raise chickens, pet birds or other types of fowl sometimes want to hatch eggs in an incubator. Hatching eggs requires consistent temperature and humidity levels; a convection-type...

To hatch chicken eggs and other types of eggs, you need an incubator. An incubator allows you to monitor conditions inside and ensure a constant level of humidity and temperature. Building one...

Hummingbirds are one of the most fascinating birds to watch and you can attract them to your yard year after year. Without having to spend much money you can easily create a habitat for...

Bird mites, such as Dermanyssus gallinae and Ornithonyssus sylviarum, are small parasitic insects that affect birds and can find their way into your home, or even under your skin. If bird mites...

Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, your home might become a favorite roosting spot for pesky pigeons. It's no wonder why so many people consider the pigeon to be a pest---these hardy...

The little budgerigar is the most popular pet bird in the world, with a population that numbers in the millions. These Australian natives come in thousands of possible color combinations, thanks...

The morning is bright and the dew has kissed the leaves of the trees. Coming in on the morning breeze is the delightful sounds of the birds singing from their nests, calling for the sun to shine...

Make a gift extra special by thinking about what that person loves and is interested in. Finding a gift for a bird lover can be quick and simple or creative and fun. Either way, the bird lover in...

Whether raising finches for your own enjoyment or contemplating their commercial potential, society finches are worth considering. Also known as Bengalese finches, society finches are peaceful...

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that fly incredibly fast. They make their homes in all kinds of climates and areas.

Finch lovers use only the best cages, and while there are common things each cage must have, e.g. water cups, perches and food, the design is left to the owners. Learning how to make your own cage...

Making a chicken hutch is ideal if you are not going to raise more than one or two chickens at a time. Hutches are not complicated structures, but some woodworking skill will help the project...

The common tailorbird gets its name from the nest it creates by "sewing" leaves together to form a cradle-like structure for its eggs. Tailorbirds are songbirds with a large repertoire, and are...

Most people do not want to see songbirds suffer. If you are a bird watcher and lover of birds, the last thing you want to see is a bird crashing into your window. Knowing that birds flying into...

Birds have mystified us for millennia. Humans have dreamed of flight as the ultimate expression of freedom. While some differences such as feathers are obvious, other differences in anatomy and...

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for tracking banded birds in the United States and Canada. The program is jointly run by the United States Department of the Interior and...

Zebra finches are easy to breed, provided that you provide them with a simple nesting site. Finches like an enclosed nest with a single small opening. The simplest nest is a small wicker nesting...

Many people have bird feeders outside their homes, usually mounted in trees or on posts driven into the ground. Bird feeders attract many species of beautiful birds that are pleasing to watch....

Lately, people across the United States, from big cities to small towns, have decided to start raising their own chickens. Regardless of where you live, the basics of caring for chickens are the same.