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The amount of information available about attracting and feeding songbirds can be overwhelming. I’ve covered the basics to get you started. If it turns into a hobby (it has for us), you can...
Chickens make a good 4-H project for people with limited space and younger children. The birds can also provide your family with meat, eggs and entertainment.
Especially in the spring there are very common mistakes made when someone wants to help a bird in distress. The first thing you need to determine is if the bird atually needs your help.
More and more people are becoming environmentally conscious, which is a very good thing. We have learned to recycle, but it seems we still generate a lot of trash. Following are some ways in...
Spring is a wonderful time of year. We are wrapped up in work, making plans, or stressing over the little things. We are so busy the fun and beauty of spring can go by without truly enjoying all...
These cute lovebirds are quick and easy to draw. Children love to create these lovebirds. So if you are up for the fun, follow these easy steps. This drawing won't win contests or hang in an art...
There are some people who think the egg is the ultimate food. (I happen to think it is lobster, but that is for an entirely different article.) I am going to tell you how you can use just one...
It's safe to feed squirrels, as long as you do it in moderation. There are over 250 species of squirrels worldwide that live everywhere from forest to deserts. Squirrels eat everything from seeds...
Brace yourself, winter is approaching quickly. How bad will it be? Will we suffer through multiple ice and snow storms, or will we see a mild, pleasant winter? You can ask the animals to...
As the weather turns colder (in some parts of the country), many of us look for ways to help out the birds that visit our yards. Opinions vary over whether our feathered friends really need the...
Parrots provide plenty of laughs for the whole family, however, getting the right parrot is essential. Terms such as "hand-raised", "hand-fed", "spoon-fed", and...
Winter birds are vulnerable to injury, freezing, and starving. Humans sometimes have the opportunity to help the wildlife in their own yards. Winters are long where I live and looking out our...
Nothing is more relaxing than sitting on the patio on a hot summer day and watching the birds and butterflies flittering from flower to flower. Hearing the birds sing their sweet songs soothes...
Think you don't have enough room to turn your backyard/porch/balcony into a wildlife refuge? Think again. There are a variety of things YOU can do to create homes for birds, butterflies and other...
The season of Winter means that the birds have a difficult time getting those worms out of the hard and sometimes frozen ground. You can be good to the birds in your neighborhood by feeding them...
Bird fanciers are smart in choosing natural gourds for birdhouses. Gourds provide an eco-friendly, inviting and protective nesting destination for many types of birds. Here are the steps in...
It's a beautiful spring day. The birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the air no longer "bites." It is a little harder today than yesterday to remain in a sour mood, but if you...
Winter's extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on backyard bird houses, feeders and birdbaths. To ensure the health and safety of the birds you are hoping to lure to your yard the feeders and...
Nothing says spring is here better than a nest of baby birds chirping in your garden. You can make your landscape attractive to local birds so you can watch the springtime family show. Here are...
If you love the sound of bird calls and love bird watching, you can train yourself to recognize birds by their sounds. After some practice, you'll know when a cardinal or a chickadee is around...
The belief that baby birds that are touched by human hands will be rejected by their parents is a myth.
With care and thought, you can select a parrot that will be perfect for your lifestyle.
Have you ever been anticipating the ripening of your berries only to look at the vines and see that they have been picked clean? Maybe you said "I'll give them one more day", but the...
This is a simple and fun craft that you can do with young children. They love watching the birds eat after they are done.
First you find two birds and a really big rock... ok, now that I've got your attention, lets move on to the real inspiration for this article--TIME MANAGEMENT. It seems that we are always wishing...
Create a bird habitat you can enjoy from your apartment balcony or patio. What plants to buy & what you need to support birds year round is discussed. For folks with limited outdoor space,...
Helping to care for the wildlife in our communities rewards us by being able to observe animals up close, and we are given the chance to teach our children to be kind to all animals. If you live...
This is a simple and easy way to create a mural that your children can SHARE IN DOING WITH YOU and get years of enjoyment from viewing.Your mural can be race cars, space ships, monsters, animals,...
It's estimated that more than 90 million birds are killed each year as a result of hitting windows. Stopping the collisions is a matter of changing the birds' perception of what they see in the...
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...
Feed the Birds yes and they will come...put the feed out and they will definitely entertain you!! You can buy very cheap feeders and they will work just fine. Just keep them filled with the bird...
Certain insects, birds, and reptiles are beneficial for organically grown gardens, so we cleverly call them “beneficials”. Beneficials are vital if you intend to practice organic pest...
Owning a parakeet, commonly known as a budgie, is a lot of work, so do your research before you bring one into your home.
I grew up in a warm climate but lived in Vermont for 14 years and now live in western New York, so winter is a challenge for me. I'm not a big fan of the cold. I don't do the outdoorsey things,...
In the spring and summer birds look for new homes to build their nests, lay their eggs and raise their young. Unfortunately sometimes their new home is inside your chimney. It’s a perfect place...
It is beautiful to have birds, butterflies and other wildlife, visit your backyard. Wildlife will flock to a place that is prepared for them. There are ways to attract nature to where you live,...
The cat population in North America is estimated at about 50 million. Hundreds of millions of birds are killed by cats each year.
Preparing to show your chickens begins from the first day you receive your chicks (see Related eHows: "How to Purchase Chicks," "Raise Baby Chicks" and "Care for Chickens").
Hearing about this new way to cook a turkey with a little pizazz? Well here is the easiest way to create the perfect TURKDUCKING.
Watching wild birds is an interesting hobby for lots of people. Many avid bird watchers have bird feeders or bird baths in their backyards. Here is a simple and easy to make bird feeder that you...
Bird feeding and watching is an amazingly popular hobby enjoyed by many nature enthusiasts. By making a few adjustments to your yard with different types of birdfeeders, you can turn an ordinary...
It may sound easy but that can be deceptive. There are countless dangers to a bird in an average household and many you would never think of. Birds are strong and delicate all at the same time and...
A perennial home garden is a great way to create a habitat in your backyard which will showcase color throughout the year as well as attract native wildlife to your lawn and landscape. This can...
Residential growth and lost woodlands leave our feathered friends fewer places to reside. They are left to find food and a retreat in response to predators. Creating a habitat for birds is the...
Wondering what to do with the old satellite dish. Don't throw it away, turn it into a haven for your feathered friends.
I will show you how to take pictures of the birds at your feeders without them flying away every time you go get your camera.
Having a cat for a pet can be fun and rewarding. However, when our cats start killing birds and bringing them home, it is no fun. Finding feathers all over the yard can become very frustrating....
Creating your very own backyard bird sanctuary is easy! Be wary though, backyard birding can become quite addictive
Often, people find out to late that they have decided on the wrong pet to add to the household. Pets come in all different sizes, personalities and shapes. Some yell and scream the day through...
Well, it is apparent that winter time is here. It's getting colder outside and the leaves are beginning to become brilliant works of art. While most of us welcome the cold weather, our Feathered...
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