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How to care for birds, including training, feeding and keeping your feathered friend healthy. If you have a new pet bird and want to know more about cages, bird seed and common bird behaviors, eHow can help. Train a parrot to talk in no time with eHow's step-by-step instructions. Or, learn grooming tricks to keep those feathers looking silky smooth. From understanding bird personalities, to selecting a proper diet, eHow offers expert advice to keep any bird singing a happy tune.

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  • Tips on Traveling With Parrots: Motion Sickness

  • How to Decorate a Cockatiel Cage

    The sociable and gentle cockatiel requires many toys to decorate his home and stay content. The small parrot can be kept in a minimum cage size of at least 18 inches tall, 18 inches deep and 18...

  • How to Identify Baby Wild Birds

    A bird's egg will hatch about 14 days after it is laid. Depending on the type of bird it is will determine when the baby bird goes through nestling and fledgling stages before becoming an adult....

  • How Do You Make a Hummingbird Feeder Drinking Bottle?

    Hummingbirds can be fascinating birds to watch, but you have to have something in your yard to attract them. Although certain plants can bring hummingbirds around to feed, you can also use a...

  • How to Diagnose Psittacosis in Pigeons

    Psittacosis, a dangerous condition for pigeons, is a type of lung infection that is caused by the Chlamydia psittaci microorganism. It is transmitted through the inhalation of dried dust from...

  • Bird Food Components

  • Foods for a Pet Bird

  • How to Build Emu Incubators

    If you plan on hatching an emu, you will need to have an incubator large enough to hold the eggs you want to hatch. Because emu eggs are so large, incubators for them are often expensive. ...

  • How to Make Wooden Toys for Lovebirds

    One of the easiest ways to keep lovebirds happy is to have a supply of toys readily available to them. Since the fun for your pet includes chewing, biting and tearing apart these toys, making them...

  • How to Train an African Grey Timneh

    The Timneh is a subspecies of the African Grey parrot. They often are referred to as the TAG, standing for Timneh African Grey. The African Grey parrot is widely accepted as the smartest of the...

  • Chicken Comb Diseases

  • Chicken Leg Diseases

  • Supplies for Banding Finches

  • How to Care For Male & Female Ducks

    Ducks make great pets. With their feathers, beaks and personality, it's easy to see why many folks keep these plucky friends as companions. However, ducks require a certain amount of upkeep, and...

  • Can Male Peacocks Be Housed Together?

    The male peafowl, known as a peacock, is best known for its long extravagant tail, which it displays for courtship purposes. There are two main types of peafowl, the Indian Peafowl and the Green...

  • How to Build a Flight Cage for a Hawk

    Hawks and other large birds need flight cages in order to exercise and maintain a healthy body weight. Most avian flight cages are built outdoors because of space restrictions. It is important to...

  • The Differences Between Male & Female Finches

  • What Is the Life Cycle of a Bird of Paradise?

    Over 42 species of birds of paradise (family Paradisaeidae) can be found in New Guinea and nearby islands. The birds of paradise are known primarily for the males' brightly colored plumage.

  • Eye Disease in Parrots

    Any time a parrot has a discharge from the eye, the bird should be immediately taken to an avian veterinarian. Eye discharge is a sign of avian conjunctivitis, which is usually just a symptom of a...

  • How to Train Timneh African Greys

    African Grey parrots are magnificent birds that are prized by pet owners for their intelligence and beauty. Not only are they gifted mimics, but they can develop large vocabularies, and there is...

  • Treatments for Avian Liver Problems

    There are many causes for liver disease in birds and a range of treatments. The most common causes are dietary deficiencies and underactivity, both leading to obesity. Since the liver controls...

  • Information on Robin Eggs

    Robins have distinctive blue eggs. While these eggs are quite beautiful, the journey from the nest to baby bird is equally fascinating.

  • Cockatiel Lice

    Cockatiels that spend all of their time indoors rarely contract bird lice, but those that spend time outside or live in an outdoor aviary are susceptible to lice. There are products that claim to...

  • How to Build Your Own Macaw Cage

    One of the most beautiful and intelligent birds in the world, the macaw, makes a wonderful pet. Because of its size, the macaw needs a fairly large cage. These cages can cost hundreds of dollars...

  • How to Breed Society Finches

    The society finch, also called the Bengalese finch, comes in a variety of colors, including gray, chestnut, pearl and fawn. These sociable birds breed easily in captivity, so the responsible bird...

  • How to Extract a Hummingbird From a Spider's Web

    Hummingbirds often use the webs of spiders to build their nests, and eat spiders for protein. Unfortunately, they occasionally get themselves tangled in the sticky webs. Extricating a hummingbird...

  • Red-Tailed Hawk Facts

    The red-tailed hawk is a large predatory bird. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, it is the most common hawk in North America.

  • Why Do Baby Birds Fall Out of the Nest?

    Spring brings buds, blossoms and babies of all species. Sometimes baby birds and mammals are found alone and people think they need to be rescued. Animal babies aren't constantly watched by their...

  • Cockatiel Seizure Symptoms

  • African Gray Favorite Foods

  • Feather Picking in African Gray Parrots

    The African gray parrot is very intelligent and requires a patient and committed owner. Their talking ability is great. One famous African gray, Alex, showed that African grays could associate...

  • How to Make Treats for Pet Birds

    Processed foods are often made with a variety of preservatives and sugars that do nothing to promote our health and well-being. The same holds true for commercially sold bird treats. If you take...

  • How to Scoop & Pour Birdseed

    Filling bird feeders can be a challenging chore to bird lovers who wish to avoid spilling birdseed onto the ground in the process. Different scoops simplify the process of scooping and pouring...

  • Birdseed Varieties

  • Chemicals in Bird Seed

  • Why Does My Cockatiel Bird Act Mean?

    Often cockatiels that hiss, bite or otherwise threaten their owners see are seen as being "mean." However, this is not the case. Aggressive cockatiels are not acting with the intention to be...

  • Desert Hummingbird Facts

    The Costa's Hummingbird is scientifically known as the Calypte costae. It does not migrate very long distances, but is usually among the first to arrive in the spring. Costa's hummingbird prefers...

  • How to Make Bacon Bird Suet

    If you want to attract birds to your backyard and you love the idea of giving them a good meal, consider making up a batch of bacon bird suet. Suet is a high-energy food that consists of animal...

  • African Grey Health Problems

    African grey parrots hail from Congo and have become popular pets. Whether they're captured in the wild or bred for captivity, the birds require some specific care to maintain their physical and...

  • How to Stop a Pet Bird From Laying Eggs

    When female birds reach sexual maturity, it's completely natural for them to begin exhibiting certain behaviors, such as laying eggs. While this is a natural process, a bird's breeding cycle can...

  • What Are the Causes of Poultry Diarrhea?

    Diarrhea in poultry is primarily caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses. Many of these infectious organisms affect all poultry species, but turkeys are especially vulnerable to certain diseases.

  • How to Raise Baby Chickens at School

    Cute, fluffy baby chicks make a perfect classroom pet. These small animals can be easily accommodated in a classroom, and provide students with the opportunity to practice animal care and watch an...

  • How to Hand Raise Senegal Parrots

    The Senegal parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) comes from West Africa where it is often considered to be a pest for feeding on farm produce. In captivity, the bird makes a loving, talkative pet that...

  • Parakeet Mites & Lice

    Parakeets are popular household pets, with cheerful attitudes and bright colorations. Like any pet, however, birds come with some drawbacks, which include lice and mites. These insects get into a...

  • Vitamins for African Grey Parrots

  • Egg Binding in Female Canaries

    Egg binding is a problem for some of the smaller breeds of birds---lovebirds, finches, cockatiels and canaries are commonly affected.

  • How to Tell Male From Female Lovebirds

    Identifying male and female lovebirds can be a difficult task. Many species look the same with only a few subtle differences. While nothing can take the place of DNA testing, some people have had...

  • How to Build a Custom Finch Aviary

    Finches are delightful little softbills that are popular as pets. Finches are amicable little birds and generally mix well with other species of finches. As a result, many finches owners delight...

  • How to Make a Star-Shaped Birdhouse

    Those who enjoy the company of little birds may not have any trouble building a birdhouse for their small feathered friends. A star-shaped birdhouse gives not only a shelter for the birds, but...

  • What Is the Life Expectancy of a Sun Conure?

    Sun conures are small parrots that are kept as pets by many. They are known to make for great pets. If properly cared for, you can enjoy the company of your sun conure for decades.

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