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Birds

The Colorful, Capricious Cockatiel

July 25, 2010

Cockatiels are one of the most popular breed of pet parrots. Between the various lovely color schemes, their ability to speak and whistle, their friendliness, and their typical longevity, it is easy to see why so many opt to adopt them.

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How To Make Hummingbird Food

April 22, 2010

hummingbird wingsI adore hummingbirds. They’re such pretty little creatures to have fluttering around the yard. Every Spring I look at the old note I have stuck to the inside of our recipe cabinet to remind myself of the right sugar to water mix ratio before I make the first batch of food and set the feeders out again. So today I thought I’d share the hummingbird food recipe and how I make a batch.

I’m also including some of my favorite pictures, my favorite place to buy hummingbird feeders, and what I do to keep the feeders clean and nicely filled all Spring, Summer, and Autumn.

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Easter Pets – Get’em or Forget’em?

April 2, 2010

When you think of Easter celebrations in the United States, your mind probably goes immediately to images of fluffy rabbits, cute chicks, and adorable ducks. Some of your thoughts probably even go toward the actual animals, rather than their tasty edible counterparts (don’t lie – you know you were thinking about Marshmallow Peeps and chocolate bunnies!).

But either way, those thoughts often lead to the idea of buying or

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Inexpensive Bird Toys

November 13, 2009

It is important for birds to receive adequate mental stimulation in order to keep from becoming bored, depressed, and destructive. The easiest way to fulfill this need is to supply your pet with plenty of bird-safe toys.

It is not necessary to purchase expensive toys to keep your bird happy!

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An Exciting Guide to Exotic Pets

July 10, 2009

by JR Ulderport

If you are thinking about getting a pet for yourself or for your family, you should know that dogs and cats are not the only animals that make good pets. If you are interested in getting a more unusual and intriguing type of pet, you’ll be glad to know that there are many different, some unexpected, types of pets available to you. You may have come

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Health Magazine Names America’s Healthiest Pets

April 24, 2009

Dogs Ranked #1 Healthiest For Benefiting Humans’ Happiness and Longevity

(New York, NY) – A wealth of studies suggests that pets are good for your health, sometimes in unexpected ways. The right pet can lower your risk for heart disease, curb stress, and even sniff out illnesses. In fact, the more attached you are to your pet, the stronger its protective health benefits may be. Health magazine asked three

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Dogs & Cats – In The Womb

January 1, 2009

Nat Geo’s had some really great shows on lately and the fun for animal lovers continues this Sunday (January 4th) from 8pm to 10pm ET. I’ve actually already previewed an advanced screening copy of In the Womb: Dogs. I haven’t yet watched the complimentary copy of In the Womb: Cats — but I have high expectations because the state-of-the-art visual effects and real-time 4-D ultrasound imagery used in the dog

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Pick a Feeder, Any Feeder

August 31, 2008

(ARA) – Backyard bird feeding is an easy way to enjoy wildlife up close and personal. Feeders, and the beautiful birds that perch upon them, can brighten up any garden or yard. More important, however, is that bird feeding is very beneficial to the outdoor pets we adore so much.

There are many types of birds that have become well-adapted to taking advantage of bird feeders. In fact, according

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Yes, But When Will the Caged Bird Sing?

July 30, 2008

by Tim Mollen

Journal Entry: July 10, 1973 (age 4)

Now that I’m four, I get to go over to my friends’ houses sometimes, as long as one of the parents is home. My favorite places to go are Jackie Gosney’s house and Brian West’s house. They both live on James Street on Binghamton’s South Side, just a few doors from our green, two-family house on Vine

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Peculiarities in Breeding Canaries

October 16, 2006

Greencolander CanaryIncubation
After the time of incubation, which proceeds for 13 – 14 days, the baby – birds start hatching. The knock the shell from inside with the help of “the egg – tooth,” which is a small chalk tentacle on the upper side of the beak and with its help baby birds manage to make a hole, which they broaden gradually. At last

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A One Ounce Companion

May 12, 2006

by Kenneth C. Hoffman

There are many reasons why some couples decide to remain childless. Perhaps they feel that their lives are full enough without the responsibility of children or there may be a medical reason that decides for them. In any case, the addition of a small pet can supply a much needed focus for distraction. A pet is a friend without blame, a comic source of entertainment

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Homemade Bird Toys

February 3, 2006

Home made bird toys are becoming increasingly popular amongst parrot keepers and their parrots. Many are discouraged from this, however, thinking that they can?t make their own. You don’t have to be an organized or artistic genius to make great toys at home. All you need is a designated place to accumulate and store your new parts, washed re-usable parts, scissors, and stringing rope.

Set aside a budgeted sum

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