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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 Tell if a Parrot is Sick

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Birds can't tell you when they don't feel well. A sick bird's symptoms are sometimes hard to identify. Most sickness in birds is due to poor nutrition or stress. The best way to head off illness is to get to know your bird and then you will be ... more »

How to Train Homing Pigeons

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Since homing pigeons instinctively return home after long flights, it's not tedious to train them. Homing pigeons have served as a communication method by which a message is taped to their leg. Some people even train homing pigeons for racing. ... more »

How to Treat Ear Mites in Your Pet

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Ear mites (otodectes cynotis) are common to most pets - especially strays. Symptoms include scratching, shaking of the head and a reddish brown or black waxy buildup in the ears. Here are a few steps to help relieve your pet of ear mites... more »

How to Treat Ear Mites in Your Pet

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Ear mites (otodectes cynotis) are common to most pets - especially strays. Symptoms include scratching, shaking of the head and a reddish brown or black waxy buildup in the ears. Here are a few steps to help relieve your pet of ear mites... more »

How to Treat Ear Mites in Your Pet

By eHow Pets Editor

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Ear mites (otodectes cynotis) are common to most pets - especially strays. Symptoms include scratching, shaking of the head and a reddish brown or black waxy buildup in the ears. Here are a few steps to help relieve your pet of ear mites... more »

How to Treat Ear Mites in Your Pet

By eHow Pets Editor

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Ear mites (otodectes cynotis) are common to most pets - especially strays. Symptoms include scratching, shaking of the head and a reddish brown or black waxy buildup in the ears. Here are a few steps to help relieve your pet of ear mites... more »

How to Trim a Bird's Wings

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Trimming a bird's wings allows him to flutter to the ground safely'but not fly out the window... more »

How to Use the Internet to Deal with Pet Loss

By Jennifer M.

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In this amazing cyber world we live in, you can do pretty much anything without leaving the comfort of your home. One of these things is to talk about your pets with other pet lovers. And, when your pet dies, you can grieve for her with others ... more »

How to Use the Internet to Deal with Pet Loss

By Jennifer M.

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In this amazing cyber world we live in, you can do pretty much anything without leaving the comfort of your home. One of these things is to talk about your pets with other pet lovers. And, when your pet dies, you can grieve for her with others ... more »

How to Use the Internet to Deal with Pet Loss

By Jennifer M.

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In this amazing cyber world we live in, you can do pretty much anything without leaving the comfort of your home. One of these things is to talk about your pets with other pet lovers. And, when your pet dies, you can grieve for her with others ... more »

How to Use the Internet to Deal with Pet Loss

By Jennifer M.

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In this amazing cyber world we live in, you can do pretty much anything without leaving the comfort of your home. One of these things is to talk about your pets with other pet lovers. And, when your pet dies, you can grieve for her with others ... more »

How to Use the Internet to Deal with Pet Loss

By Jennifer M.

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In this amazing cyber world we live in, you can do pretty much anything without leaving the comfort of your home. One of these things is to talk about your pets with other pet lovers. And, when your pet dies, you can grieve for her with others ... more »

How to Accessorize a Parakeet's Birdcage

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Parakeets are playful birds that love having toys and other accessories in their cages to play with. It's important to pick safe toys and place them appropriately in the cage to help your parakeets feel comfortable and to avoid injury. Once you ... 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 Bring a Hummingbird into Your Home

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A spider was spinning a web on our sliding glass doors. This continued for a while. It covered one-half of one of the sliding glass doors. My husband wanted to see just how big it would get. I came home one day to find a hummingbird trapped in ... more »

How to Buy a Bird Cage

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Now that you've decided to give a home to a feathered friend, you must choose a bird cage. Take into consideration the safety, health and growth and development of your bird when checking out the available options. Choosing the right cage is not ... more »

How to Buy Bird Diapers

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Bird diapers are not as uncommon as most people think. These diapers are made of soft, stretchable material that can be washed after use and used many times. They can be found in a variety of colors and sizes, and purchasing these diapers is ... more »

How to Capture an Injured Pelican

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Should you come upon an injured pelican and want to help, you'll need to capture the bird. This can appear challenging, but by following these steps you should achieve a successful rescue attempt... more »

How to Care for a Baby Bird

By Karen Bridgers

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The belief that baby birds that are touched by human hands will be rejected by their parents is a myth... more »

How to Care for a Baby Bird

By Karen Bridgers

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The belief that baby birds that are touched by human hands will be rejected by their parents is a myth... more »

How to Care For a Conure Parrot

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The Conure breed of parrot is often referred to as the clowns of the parrot world. Conures come in many varieties but are among the most active and clever of the captive parrot breeds for its size. Before investing in one of these clever little ... more »

How to Care for a Hyacinth Macaw

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One of the most beautiful parrots to own is the Hyacinth Macaw. Some call it the "Rolls Royce" of parrots. Elegant and beautiful, the Hyacinth Macaw makes a great pet. It is a gentle, quiet bird with a good temperament. The time you put in to ... more »

How to Care for a Mollucan Cockatoo

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The mollucan cockatoo can make a great pet for those willing to put the time into it. Caring for a cockatoo can be very demanding and the mollucan is no different. It is known to be very cuddly and relaxed but it is also very large and very loud... more »

How to Care for a Peach-Front Conure

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The peach fronted conure is able to repeat noise and has some talking ability. This bird has a peach front and a black beak which differentiates it from its close relative the half-moon conure. Conures require a large commitment but can make ... 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 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 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 Care for and Feed Baby Ducks

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Whether you have just spent 28 days hatching duck eggs in an incubator, bought ducklings from a store or received tem as a gift, knowing how to care for them properly is important. Baby ducks only require a few basic elements to remain healthy ... more »

How to Choose a Healthy Budgie

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Wherever you get your budgie, be it a pet store, breeder, or rescue, you need to know how to choose a healthy budgie... more »

How to Clean a Birdcage

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cleaning your bird's cage can be relatively fast and easy if you maintain a regular cleaning schedule. That way, the mess never gets out of control... more »

How to Clean a Birdcage

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Cleaning your bird's cage can be relatively fast and easy if you maintain a regular cleaning schedule. That way, the mess never gets out of control... more »

How to clip a bird's wings

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How to clip your birds wings. It does not hurt and they grow back. Reccomended during the training process... more »

How to Determine Gender of Cockatiels

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You must identify the gender of your cockatiels if you want to breed them or place two of the same gender in a cage so they won't breed. You can also give your birds appropriate names if you know their gender. The only way to determine the ... more »

How to Feed a Pet Finch

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With the proper diet, your pet finch could live 15 years or longer. Follow these steps to properly feed your bird... more »

How to Handle a Lovebird

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Lovebirds are very social creatures. If you only own one lovebird, it is up to you to provide the social interaction that would have been provided by a mate. It's worth it because they are extremely affectionate and loyal to the people who care ... more »

How to Identify a Mockingbird

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To the untrained eye, mockingbirds are all but indistinguishable from many other small birds. They do not do not possess extraordinary dietary, mating or living requirements. The key to identifying a mockingbird is observe its physical ... more »

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