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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 Sex a Duck

By eHow Pets Editor

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Often, people who raise ducks want to know their ducklings' sex right after hatching. The most accurate way of sexing ducklings, aside from reading their DNA, is to vent them-- open the cloaca and view the genitalia. However, this is not much fun ... more »

How to Shoulder Train a Cockatiel

By eHow Pets Editor

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Most socialized cockatiels will enjoy riding on your shoulder. They are lightweight and small enough in size, that having them ride on your shoulder is a often a good way to spend time with your bird friend. Some cockatiels will get on your ... more »

How to Squirrel Proof Your Bird Feeder!

By edotnet

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Whether you have an existing Wild Bird Feeder, or want to buy a new one, you can take steps to stop squirrels from chasing your songbirds, eating your wild bird seed, and most of all damaging your Wild Bird Feeder! We also included a couple of ... more »

How to Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeders Guaranteed

By slashdotMom

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Having trouble keeping your resident squirrels out of your bird feeders? Since these clever critters with insatiable appetites are nature's finest acrobats, trying to outwit them isn't easy! Don't worry, it's not as difficult as you might ... more »

How to Stick-Train a Parrot

By Tiki

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Stick-training can be very helpful, especially if you have an aggressive parrot. This way you can pick your parrot up and transfer him to a perch, playgym, etc. without losing fingers... more »

How to Talk to the Vet

By Meredith Simonds

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You know your pet better than anyone, and there’s nothing more important than protecting her health. Visits with the vet are critical, but you do not need a degree in veterinary medicine to contribute something valuable to the conversation... more »

How to Teach a Parrot Not to Bite

By eHow Pets Editor

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Teaching a parrot not to bite takes commitment. Parrots are intelligent and can learn many things given the right circumstances, patience and repetition. Keep at it and your lovely pet parrot can be taught to stop biting and the rest of the ... more »

How to Tell an Ostrich From an Emu

By eHow Pets Editor

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Many people think that the words "ostrich" and "emu" are interchangeable to describe the same bird, but in fact, ostriches and emus are two different animals. Although both can run very fast and lack the ability to fly, there are several ... more »

How to Tell if a Parrot is Sick

By eHow Pets Editor

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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 a Bird to Stop Plucking Feathers

By eHow Pets Editor

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A bird will pluck at his feathers for a number of different reasons, but no matter why he may be doing it, it's always a problem. You can train a bird to stop plucking his feathers. All you need is understanding and a little patience... more »

How to Train Homing Pigeons

By eHow Pets Editor

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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 Pet Allergies

By eHow Health Editor

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According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, there are about 4 pets for every 10 people in the United States. Between 10 and 30 percent of people who suffer some type of allergic reaction are allergic to dogs and cats (see Resources ... more »

How to Attract a Wide Variety of Birds to Your Winter Feeders

By Scott Cavanagh

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Nothing can brighten up a dull winter day quite like a yard filled with varied and chirping birds at your feeders. Follow these simple tips to attract a wide variety of feathered friends... more »

How to Attract Bluebirds!

By edotnet

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Bluebirds can be found throughout most of the country and are easy to attract with the right nest box placed in the right habitat. There are three species of Bluebirds in North America. The Eastern Bluebird lives throughout the East. The Western ... more »

How to Build a Chicken Coop Using Recycled Materials

By smilesatme1

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There are many ways to build a chicken coop either using used materials or new materials. There are many used materials that you can use to make coop for chickens. Like used boxes,cartoons,used baskets, or logs. You can take a large empty paper ... more »

How to Build a Parrot Stand

By eHow Pets Editor

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There are few pets with as much personality as parrots. These intelligent, affectionate birds provide tons of entertainment and make devoted companions. Give back to your feathered friend by providing a custom made parrot stand for him or her to ... more »

How to Build Pens for Geese

By eHow Pets Editor

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Geese are common in zoos, parks and near lakes, and they can even be found in backyards as pets. Even if you don't live on a farm, you may find that geese are a rewarding pet to have and breed. Like a dog, geese also need a house or pen to stay ... more »

How to Buy a Cockatiel

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cockatiels are very social birds that make great companions. Bring one into your home and allow it to become a part of your family... more »

How to Buy a Myna Bird

By eHow Pets Editor

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There are 32 species of Myna birds found throughout Eastern Asia. Myna birds are true characters, making them treasured pets. They have extraordinary talents as imitators, even more so than parrots, and can skillfully repeat any melody they hear. ... more »

How to Buy and Train Doves

By kcwriter

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If you are thinking of buying and training a dove, an important distinction needs to be made first. Doves and pigeons are not the same. Pigeons have the homing instinct; doves do not. Doves are smaller and less “outdoor-savvy” than a pigeon. The ... more »

How to Buy Mealworms

By eHow Pets Editor

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If you would like many birds to come in your yard, and often, it would be a good idea to get some mealworms. Birds of all kinds will eat mealworms as a child eats candy. Keep reading to learn how to buy, store and care for mealworms as well as ... more »

How to Care for a Jenday Conure

By eHow Pets Editor

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Jenday conures are a very affectionate conure. They are also vividly colored and have a good capacity to speak. As with most conures, they are also very loud. The jenday conure is a very gentle and playful bird and would make a great addition to ... more »

How to Care for a Nanday Conure

By eHow Pets Editor

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Nanday conures can be mischievous birds but they can also make great pets. Every bird is different just like people, but they are known to knock bowls over on purpose or even open their own cage doors! With proper care your nanday could live up ... more »

How to Care for an Injured Bird

By Karen Bridgers

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Did you know that it's illegal to treat most wild birds? The best thing to do is protect an injured bird until it can fly away or until a licensed rehabilitator takes over... more »

How to Find Bird's Nest with eggs

By smilesatme1

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Eggs in the nest can be found in the woods or in the forest. But the question is, why are you looking for it anyway? Well, some individuals likes adventure and birds hunting. So why not give them an idea where to find one even if they know ... more »