admin on Nov 13 2009 | Filed under: Birds
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! Continue reading Inexpensive Bird Toys . . .
admin on Jul 10 2009 | Filed under: Birds, Ferrets, Other Pets & Animals, Reptiles & Amphibians
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… Continue reading An Exciting Guide to Exotic Pets . . .
admin on Apr 24 2009 | Filed under: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, General, Horses, Other Pets & Animals
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… Continue reading Health Magazine Names America's Healthiest Pets . . .
admin on Jan 01 2009 | Filed under: Animal Ethics, Birds, Cats, Dogs, General, On TV, Pet Nutrition, Shopping 4 Pet Products
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… Continue reading Dogs & Cats - In The Womb . . .
admin on Aug 31 2008 | Filed under: Birds
(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… Continue reading Pick a Feeder, Any Feeder . . .
admin on Jul 30 2008 | Filed under: Birds, Pet Humor
by Tim Mollen
Journal Entry: July 10, 1973 (age 4) Continue reading Yes, But When Will the Caged Bird Sing? . . .
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…
admin on Oct 16 2006 | Filed under: Birds
Continue reading Peculiarities in Breeding Canaries . . .
Incubation
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…
admin on May 12 2006 | Filed under: Birds
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… Continue reading A One Ounce Companion . . .
admin on Feb 03 2006 | Filed under: Birds
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… Continue reading Homemade Bird Toys . . .
admin on Jan 30 2006 | Filed under: Birds
February Feeding Goes to the Birds Continue reading February is For the Birds! . . .
The month of February is National Wild Bird Feeding month and this year will be the seventh time this has been observed since it was established by the National Bird-Feeding Society in 1999. There is good reason for this observance; the fact that February is one of the most difficult times for wild birds to find food in many…
admin on Aug 24 2005 | Filed under: Birds
Beaks, Bills, Face Knives, Beakers – whatever we want to call them, they are an integral part of our Hookbills! So, let’s break the beak down into some understandable lessons:
A. Anatomy – What is a beak? Continue reading The ABC’s of Bird Beaks . . .
It is not “dead” material, like hair or fingernails – rather, it is a living organ, the tip of which contains a bundle of sensitive nerves. The beak itself consists of keratin…
admin on May 17 2005 | Filed under: Birds
by Mike Yeager
Humming birds are wonderful birds that are smart, playful, and easy to take care. Many new bird owners are surprised by the intelligence that many birds show. They are also very playful. Make sure you do research on all of the different types of birds. Some types of humming birds are more expensive and require more care than do others. Fortunately, most humming birds require only… Continue reading Humming Birds Make Great Pets . . .
