Birds

Black-capped Chickadees are sociable birds that can easily be tamed with time, patience, and a few nuts.

Choosing the proper bird food can be challenging. There is a range of options to select from. One must balance nutritional concerns, quality, and price when purchasing bird food.

Baby birds of most species are featherless. Their skin is pink and usually so transparent that the tiny organs inside the bird are visible. Nestlings are baby birds that are featherless and not...

During the late spring and summer months it is likely to encounter a baby bird that appears abandoned on the ground. A fledgling bird is actually taught to seek food on its own, while its parents...

A macaw that loves only one and terrorizes all others or a cockatoo that bites the one he loves can make their families rethink living with a parrot. What you may not know is that these behaviors...

Baby birds are extremely delicate creatures, and should always be handled with care. Never remove a baby bird from its natural environment, however if you chance upon an injured or abandoned baby...

If you are like many pet bird owners, you may have decided to build your own wooden bird toys. Cutting up a few pieces of wood and purchasing some sisal rope to make your own bird toy will cost...

African grey parrots are highly intelligent birds that are easily trained in most situations. They have a lifespan of up to 50 years and grow to a length of 13 inches. African greys reach maturity...

Hummingbirds are beautiful little birds that are interesting to watch, and when they become comfortable with your yard and their surroundings, they also become brazen little creatures. Because...

Pigeons are common birds in cities. They are becoming more common in suburbs and rural areas. Homemade pigeon control methods help you rid your home, deck, land and general area of pesky pigeons.

Baby birds may need to be hand fed for many reasons. The death of the mother bird, the inability or desire of the mother to care for them, or a large clutch of eggs that is more than a mother can...

If you live near water, such as a pond or stream, you might see ducks fly around, walk around and swim in the water. You might also see wild ducks at your local park. Many wild ducks make their...

When a baby bird falls from the nest you must act quickly. First, you will want to try and put it back into the nest if it is safe for you to do so. It is a myth that the mother will smell you and...

Baby chickens need to be in a confined area surrounded by wire for the first months of their lives to make sure they keep warm and have food and water nearby. If the chicks have their mother, then...

Unfortunately the question of whether color affects a bird's food choices is still one of scientific mystery, but there are a few known facts about bird vision and color.

Purple martins are local to North America, but their numbers are dwindling due to invasive species. They eat flying insects such as grasshoppers, dragonflies and beetles, but could use some help...

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.

It is common for individuals to walk along a pond, creek or lake and attempt to feed the wildlife. They may see wild birds, fish or other animals and be tempted to offer the animals something to...

Feeding wild birds is an interesting and rewarding hobby enjoyed by many people. Attracting a variety of birds to one's yard can be a challenging, yet enjoyable activity. The conventional wisdom...

Experts tell us that the healthiest food for pet parrots is pelleted food. The same is true for cockatiels which are notorious seed eaters. Mixed foods that are commercially prepared usually...

Parrot care is the subject of many large books, so naturally it can't all be covered in one article. Here are some tips to get you started and suggestions on resources that can teach you more.

Orioles are beautiful birds. A great way to bring Orioles into your yard is with an Oriole feeder. Buying the special food can be expensive, but it can easily be made at home for a far lower cost....

If you are like me and want to feed your pet nutritional, tasty foods without paying the exhorbitant prices from pet supply stores read on.

Of course you have to have a water source (pond, lake, etc.)and ducks or geese that visit your home from time to time, but to keep them around to enjoy there it's just a simple step. Supply food...

Parrot food should be limited to a solid-colored pellet, and should definitely not be focused on seeds. Discover how seeds are fine as a treat for parrots with help from the president of a bird...

Do you love watching hummingbirds in the summertime, but hate the cost of small bottles of hummingbird nectar? If so follow this simple recipe and enjoy the humm.

Because they have beaks designed for filter feeding, flamingos can find food in saline or alkaline bodies of water where few other birds can feed.

If you are an avian breeder, or are interested in breeding some of your pet birds, one of the most important keys to a successful breeding season is proper nutrition. Petamine Breeding Food is one...

Hummingbird food can be made simply by boiling 4 cups of water for five minutes, adding 1 cup of sugar and waiting for it to dissolve. Create a batch of hummingbird food with tips from a pet store...

If you would like to see more birds in your lawn, without having to buy a bird feeder then read on. You may inadvertently attracted numerous birds to your lawn without the use of a bird feeder or...

Finches make good pets for bird lovers. They are friendly and get along well with other finches and other hardbills. Zebra finches and Society finches are two kinds of finches that are popular as...

Attracting birds to your yard is easy. You can find items to bring nature to your doorstep in most pet stores or local shopping centers. With a few simple tricks, you can provide a habitat for...

Hummingbirds are some of the smallest birds on earth, weighing less than a nickel and growing no more than 3 to 4 inches in length. Although small in size, hummingbirds have a voracious appetite...

Though many people would never have considered having a chicken as a house pet, there is a growing number who love their chickens and want to spend more time with them than a relationship from...

An all-seed diet is very unhealthy for most mid to large size birds. This article will teach you how to get your bird off an all-seed diet, and into eating pellet and healthy foods.

The bluebird belongs to the thrush family and is most often found in eastern North America and parts of Central America. Male bluebirds have royal blue heads and backs and a red-brown belly. They...

Parrots get their food in the wild from seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables in their native habitat. Find how where parrots get their food with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Parrots in the wild get their food by foraging for wheat, corn, berries, fruits, nuts and seeds. Feed parrots food in captivity with the proper nutrition and in the proper amount for the size of...

This is how you can create hummingbird food. From my experience this method works the best.

Are you confused as to what to feed your new hookbill? Your bird needs special attention with his diet so he can live a long and healthy life. Avian nutritional research is still young. No...

DON'T BOTHER BUYING HUMMINGBIRD FOOD WHEN YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN AND IT'S EASY !!

Hatcheries are facilities where eggs of fish or poultry are hatched under artificial conditions. Hatcheries are primarily used as an aid in conservation efforts or to enhance food supplies. The...

Parrots are a diverse group of birds that include more than 300 individual species, of which approximately 150 are kept as pets in the United States. Most parrots are herbivorous and eat a variety...

Quaker Parrots are not difficult to feed if you offer a balanced pellet diet. However you need to know how to supplement their diet with fresh foods, what dangerous foods to avoid, and how to keep...

Feeding ducks in the park can be a great experience for a kids. It gives children good opportunities to interact with small animals. But it's very important for parents to supervise this...

Parrots are bright animals, and you can train them to do numerous tricks and respond to vocal and physical cues. Each time your pet responds as it was trained to, reward the animal to reinforce...

Whether you have a pet pigeon or just want to feed the birds in Central Park, this article will explain exactly how and what to feed those winged creatures.

You can provide a healthy diet for your parrot by creating your own parrot food. It is easy and fun. You can add little things to make the food more enjoyable for your parrot, too.

Enjoying the company of a talking parrot is one of life's little pleasures. Some species of parrots learn to talk easily and continue to gain vocabulary throughout their long lifespan. Teaching a...

Although most peacocks are born wild, some have been tamed in park and farm areas. When you care for peacocks, you need to make sure they eat food that will help them grow in a healthy way. Use...