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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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How to Clip a Small Bird's Wings

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The thought of clipping a bird's wings may sound cruel and unusual at first, but it's no different than cutting your own hair. Clip a bird's wings to keep it safe, to train it easier or to modify its behavior. Clipping the wings of a small bird ... more »

How to Create a Safe Environment for Parakeets

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Parakeets are colorful and intelligent birds, but their small size and inquisitive nature can get them into trouble. Protect your parakeet in the same way as you would a baby because their intelligence level and curious nature is similar. Learn ... more »

How to Create Your Own Wildlife Tree

By Carla Lucas

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A Wildlife Tree, which includes a variety of handmade edible ornaments hung on an outdoor tree, adds color and interest to the winter landscape in your yard. At the same time the ornaments provide nourishment for birds and other creatures when ... more »

How to Cut Finch Nails

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Nail clipping is sometimes necessary to ensure the health and safety of your finches. If the nails become too long or twisted, they could cause the bird to become caught on a perch, nest, rope or other items within the cage. The bird could become ... more »

How to Decide if a Parrot is Right for You

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Parrots are beautiful, colorful creatures and are great companions for families and singles alike. They're friendly and loving birds but have a lot of needs that must be met. Parrots are not for everyone, so carefully consider a few things before ... more »

How to Decide What Pet Is Right For You

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Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide to bring home any animal... more »

How to Determine Proper Bird Cage Size

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A bird cage needs to be large enough to give the bird plenty of space and small enough to fit in the space you've dedicated to your pet. Determining the proper bird cage size is different from determining kennel size for a dog or a cat because ... more »

How to Determine the Sex of a Quail

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There are 2 kinds of quail. The American variety is a small bird that lives in flocks or "coveys," while the Old World variety is larger and a member of the pheasant family. Old World quail should be sexed using pheasant gender identification ... more »

How to Disinfect a Finch Cage

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There are a variety of diseases that can infect your birds. These can be bacterial, viral or parasitical in nature. It is important to disinfect your finch cage to maintain the health of your pets. However, disinfecting a cage is not as easy as ... more »

How to Dispose of a Dead Bird

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There is nothing worse than finding a dead bird in your yard, however, death is a natural part of the living cycle. Birds die for a variety of reasons such as accidents, predators, or disease. Since the cause of death is not always obvious, it is ... more »

How to Do Eye Signs With Homing Pigeons

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Eye sign in pigeons refers to observable characteristics of a bird's eyes. Breeders use eye sign as an indication of quality in pigeons when selecting for breeding. However, eye sign is controversial. Some swear by it while others call it ... more »

How to enjoy a parakeet that doesn't like to be touched.

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Parakeets are normally social birds, but you can still enjoy them with out touching them or causing stress to them... more »

How to Feed a Hyacinth Macaw

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The Hyacinth Macaw has a specialized diet which requires some particular attention to maintain proper health. Using a complex blend of nuts with optimal fat levels, you can keep your Hyacinth Macaw happy and healthy for the duration of its long ... more »

How to Feed Guinea Fowl

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The meat from guinea fowl is becoming popular as a food that is similar to chicken. Although guinea fowl is a game bird, it's tasty and low in calories. Use these tips to feed guinea fowl the food that will help them grow large and healthy... more »

How to Feed Mealworms to Birds

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When you feed mealworms to birds, you are giving them a food that they consider a wonderful treat. Many birders know that mealworms help in times of stress for birds, such as when weather conditions stop them from getting food for their young, or ... more »

How to Feed Peacocks

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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 these tips to feed peacocks... more »

How to Feed Rheas

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Rheas are ratites, part of the same family as ostriches. Birdseed doesn't cut it for these large, flightless birds. Because ready-made ratite feed isn't always available in every area, many farmers make their own. Here's how... more »

How to Find a Bird for a Country House

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If you have a country house, finding a bird becomes an incredibly easy task. You don't have to worry about bothering the neighbors with the loud squawks and singing of some birds, and you may have the ability to offer more space to your bird as well... more »

How to Find a Bird for a Suburban House

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When you're looking for a bird for your suburban home, you have more options than you would in an apartment. Suburban homes make good homes for birds, as they provide the comforts of living in quieter areas while giving them the things they need. ... more »

How to Find a Bird for Breeding

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For bird owners, finding the right bird to breed with their pet isn't always easy. The main problem is that not as many people own birds as they do dogs or cats. Finding a bird for breeding, let alone the right bird for breeding, is a challenge, ... more »

How to Find a Lost Bird

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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It's a scary experience when a pet escapes from the home. This is particularly true if you have a pet bird since they can hide in trees and may be difficult to see. If your bird escapes, the most important thing is not to panic. It's important to ... more »

How to Find an Avian Veterinarian

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Choosing an avian veterinarian is perhaps the most important decision you'll ever make regarding the health of your parrot or other bird. Veterinarians specializing in avian medicine aren't as easy to find as your everyday dog-and-cat operation, ... more »

How to Find Bird Training Tips

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Most bird enthusiasts need help from time to time. Whether you've just purchased your first bird, or have one that's suddenly turned aggressive (common at sexual maturity) bird training tips can help you and your pet remain in each other's good ... more »

How to Find Canary Breeders in Florida

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Locating something, in this day in age, is just a point and click away...the world is at our fingertips..even nature... more »

How to Get a Cockatiel to Stop Laying Eggs

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With their unique and expressive crests, cockatiels are lively and colorful birds. Native to Australia, they've become a popular pet worldwide. In the wild, their main goal is to find a mate and lay eggs. In captivity this isn't so important. ... more »