Stocking an Avian Emergency KitThis is a page about stocking an avian emergency kit. Birds like other pets may at times need emergency first aid, either to easily treat a manageable injury or illness or until you can get to the vet.
Breeding Bengalese Finches?This is a page about breeding Bengalese finches. Making sure your birds are healthy, and have adequate room is important when considering breeding your finches.
Dealing With a Broody HenThis is a page about dealing with a broody hen. Hens can periodically become broody, meaning that they don't want to get off their eggs. Broodiness is often also characterized by a moodiness and grumpy attidute.
Using Curtains in Your Chicken CoopThis is a page about using curtains in your chicken coop. Adding curtains to your chicken coop is more than just prettying up the place for the girls. There are some very practical reasons for taking the time to make this addition.
Caring for ChickensThis is a page about caring for chickens. When growing poultry for meat or eggs in your own backyard, you want to make it an enjoyable experience for your birds and your family.
Making Your Own Chicken WatererThis is a page about making your own chicken waterer. You can save money or create the waterer that meets your special needs by making your own.
Heating a Chicken CoopThis is a page about heating a chicken coop. Keeping your birds warm and healthy through the winter, can require an additional heat source.
Storing Chicken FeedThis is a page about storing chicken feed. Whether you use plastic buckets or other food storage systems, it is important to keep your bird food dry and pest free.
Getting Chickens to Lay in Nesting BoxThis is a page about getting chickens to lay in nesting box. Getting your hens to lay eggs in their nesting box helps to ensure that you get the maximum number of fresh clean eggs.
Building a Chicken PerchA perch gives your chickens a nice comfortable place to bed down at night. This is a page about building a chicken perch.
Photos and Information About Pet GeeseThis page contains photos and information about pet geese. These noisy water birds can be very helpful in the garden to keep certain weed grasses down.
Caring for and Training a Pet CockatielThis page is about caring for and training a pet cockatiel. They are originally from Australia and are prized as household pets and companions. Living to as old as 25 years, cockateils are found throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed.
Calla Lily (Blueheaded Pionus)Closeup of parrot.
Predator Proofing a Chicken CoopThis page is about predator proofing a chicken coop. Making sure your birds are safe from uninvited visitors will keep your hen house secure.
Understanding Your Bird's Body LanguageThis is a page about understanding your bird's body language. Most pets are able to communicate with their people in various ways.
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo PhotosThis is a page containing sulphur-crested cockatoo photos. The sulphur-crested cockatoo is a relatively large bird native to Australia. They are mainly white with a striking yellow feathered crest.
Cockatoo is Scratching Itself?This is a page about cockatoo is scratching itself. If your cockatoo is scratching too frequently you probably need to determine the reason for this behavior. You can either do some investigatory work yourself or schedule a trip to the vet.
Caring for Pet BirdsThis page is about caring for pet birds.Having a healthy environment for your bird will keep it well and happy.
Amazon Parrot Information and PhotosThis is a page containing Amazon parrot information and photos. The Amazon parrots consist of approximately 30 different species ranging in size from medium to large. They are native to the new world with a range covering South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Raising Ducks as PetsThis is a page about raising ducks as pets. Ducks make great outdoor pets. They are social, intelligent, and can be trained to play games and with toys. They also can be raised for their eggs.
Insulating a Chicken CoopThis is a page about insulating a chicken coop. As you are planning your new coop, one question that comes to mind is how and if you should insulate the coop.
Building a Chicken CoopThis is a page about building a chicken coop. You have made the decision to raise backyard chickens. One of the first considerations is providing them with a coop. You can buy one or you may wish to build your own.
Bantam Chicken Information and PhotosThis page contains bantam chicken information and photos. These beautiful small birds make fun pets if you have the room.
Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot Information and...This page contains blue-fronted Amazon parrot information and photos. These beautiful birds can be talkative pets and lifetime companions.
Making a Chicken FeederThis is a page about making a chicken feeder. Buying a feeder for your chickens can be expensive, however with a few inexpensive items you can make your own.
Sussex Chicken Breed Information and PhotosThis is a page about Sussex chicken breed information and photos. The Sussex chicken originated in southeast England where similar birds have existed for centuries. This breed is easy to raise and an excellent egg producer.
Breeding Lovebirds?This is a page about breeding lovebirds. Breeding lovebirds takes time, energy, and a love of the birds.
Rooster Information and PhotosThis page contains rooster information and photos. These cocks can be very handsome and often become yard pets.
Breeding Society Finches?This is a page about breeding Society finches. Society finches are rivaled only by Zebra finches in their willingness to breed in small cages.
Parakeet Losing Its Feathers?This is a page about parakeet losing its feathers. If your parakeet is losing feathers you will need to determine the cause.
Understanding Parakeet Behavior?This is a page about understanding parakeet behavior. Understanding your parakeet's behavior will make for a much more pleasant bird rearing experience.
Cockatiel Information and PhotosThis is a page about cockatiel information and photos. These small parrots, native to Australia, are generally considered to make good pets. Proper handling can result in a gregarious, very tame bird.
Pet Chickens Information and PhotosThis is a page about pet chickens information and photos. Keeping chickens as pets has become more popular as many urban households have begun to raise backyard chickens as pets and for the eggs.
Dealing With a Broody Hen?This is a page about dealing with a broody hen. Having one of your hens go broody can be surprising and a bit frustrating. She will be so intent on hatching her eggs that you may notice behavioral changes including cessation of eating and aggressiveness when you try to remove the eggs.
Chicken Pulling Out Its Feathers?This is a page about chicken pulling out its feathers. There are several reasons that a chicken may be pulling out its feathers. Some careful investigation and a good understanding of how to successfully raise chickens will help you determine the cause.
Sex Link Chicken Breed Information and PhotosThis page contains sex link chicken breed information and photos. Raising chickens can be fun and rewarding.
Determining the Gender of a Finch?This is a page about determining the gender of a finch. If you are considering breeding finches you will need to be able to determine gender.
Training a ParakeetThis is a page about training a parakeet. Parakeets are very intelligent and can be trained fairly easily.
Bathing a Parakeet?This is a page about bathing a parakeet. Birds in the wild take baths as we know. Your pet bird is no different.
Determining the Gender of a Parakeet?This is a page about determining the gender of a parakeet. Determining the gender of a parakeet, especially a young one can be very difficult.
How to Quiet a Pet BirdThis page is about how to quiet a pet bird. When your bird won't stop making noise, there is something you can do.
Caring for ParakeetsThis page is about caring for parakeets. Knowing the best ways to keep your birds comfortable makes for a rewarding experience and a healthy pet.
Getting Your Parrot to Try New FoodsThis is a page about getting your parrot to try new foods. Parrots can be finicky when you try to introduce new foods.
Parrot Perch IdeasThis page contains parrot perch ideas. Your parrot needs a perch and suitable toys to keep her occupied, but perches can be expensive.
Breeding Zebra FinchesThis is a page about breeding Zebra finches. Zebra finches make excellent parents, you just need to follow a few steps to make breeding a rewarding experience for all.
Catnap by the Bird CagePeanut the cat knows not to touch the bird cage or he gets a quick spray of water. He just happened to fall asleep touching the cage.
Parrot Toy IdeasThis is a page about parrot toy ideas. There are a lot of bird toys on the market, some quite expensive.
Caring for a ParrotThis is a page about caring for a parrot. If well cared for your parrot can be a very long term pet and companion.
Refinishing a Bird Cage?This is a page about refinishing a bird cage. Whether trying to refinish a bargain cage picked up at a sale or refurbishing your feathered friend's current digs, this is an easy DIY project.
Gestation Period for Budgie Eggs?How long do budgies take to hatch?
Building a Birdcage?This is a page about building a birdcage. Building a birdcage for your feathered friends can be a gratifying experience. This is a page about building a birdcage.
Raising Budgies?I have a female budgie and I wouldn't mind if she laid a few eggs, but I wouldn't take them away until she abandons them. How long will she keep her (infertile) eggs before she lets them go?
Pet Bird Keeps Laying Eggs?My bird keeps laying eggs. Will the eggs ever hatch? I have about 8 right now in the cage and they sit on the eggs all the time. Secondly, how long does it take a egg to hatch?
Shopping for a Parrot Stroller?I am looking for a parrot stroller. Any suggestions?
Nylon Strand for Parakeet ToyI was looking through Drsfostersmith website and I saw these wonderful foraging and picking apart toys. Birds love to use their beaks to pick things. It is not just the physical playing, but it makes them think about the toy and feel wild.
Caring for Zebra FinchesThis is a page about caring for a zebra finch. These beautiful little birds can be an excellent pet option for a small home or apartment, but they do require special care.
Homemade Birdcage Cleaner Recipes?This page contains recipes for homemade birdcage cleaner. Keeping your birdcage clean can be tough. Birds are very sensitive, so it is important to use a cleaner that is safe for them.
Treating a Finch with a Deformed Beak?I have a Zebra Finch with a deformity of her beak. What can I do to fix it? Can her beak heal and become normal? What kind of treatment does she need? She is a year old. Is she going to be like this always?
Saving Money on Bird CagesThis is a page about saving money on bird cages. Every bird owner needs a cage to keep their feathered friend safe and happy.
Keeping a Bird Cage CleanThis is a page about keeping a bird cage clean. Birds can be messy pets. Cleaning their cage on a regular basis helps prevent the mess from building up.
Dead Yellow Jackets as a Protein Source for Chickens?Where do I get a yellow jackets for chickens? What is this yellow jacket suggestion all about?
Finch Not In Nest With New Hatchling?My female finch laid an egg, and she was on the nest constantly. Now it's hatched, and neither she or the male have not been in the nest. Is this normal? And if not, what do I do?
Raising Cordon Bleu Finches?I have Cordon Bleu finches. The male and female mate successfully. They lay eggs, but it seems as if they do not sit on them constantly. Is this normal?
How Do I Make a Playstand for a Cockatiel?Does anyone have a really neat idea for a homemade playstand for cockatiels?
Finches Eating Their Own Eggs?My finch birds keeps laying eggs and eating them. Why does this happen?
Parakeet's Beak Long and Deformed?My parakeet's beak has grown long and deformed, what could this be?
Biscuit (Chicken)This chicken's name is Biscuit (shortened from Biscuits and Gravy). We have 9 chicks and they have been fun to raise so far.
Can Birds Get Fleas?Can my bird get the fleas?
Understanding Finch Behavior?I have 4 finches, 3 are staying in the nesting house, but 1 is staying perched on top of it all of the time. What is the reason for this?
Caring For A Duck Egg?There's a duck nest by my work, and the mother had been sitting there for almost 3 weeks. 1 egg hatched that we saw. This morning I looked for it and she was gone; someone had walked through her nest and stepped on the hatched baby. She hasn't been back all day.
Incubation Time for Finch Eggs?How many days does it take for a finch's egg to hatch?
Something is Biting Me, Mites?Does anyone know what will kill bird mites in the house? I'm getting bitten. I have a crawly sensation and sharp stinging bites. It feels like they are in my eyebrows, eyelashes, nose, and ears. Does this sound like it could be mites? I've not seen what is biting me.
Neosporin Use on a Chicken?I have a chicken who is being pecked at. She has a mark on the back of her head that is beginning to scab; can I put Neosporin on it?
Determining Sex of Guinea Fowl?Does anyone know how to tell which of my guinea fowl is male and which is female?
Treating a Bird With Mites?I have a Red Lorie. He keeps picking on his breast feathers. I assume he has mites. Can I treat them myself? What do I use?
Having Chickens as Pets?Are there any chicken lovers out there? It would be nice to chat with other chicken, guinea, duck, geese and pigeon fanciers! Or any other yard bird!
Keeping Water in Birdbath?My bird bath seems to lose a lot of water. It quickly evaporates. What can I do ?
How Long Before Robin Eggs Hatch?
How long does it take for Robin eggs to hatch? The mother has been sitting on the nest for the past 6 days.
Hatching Wild Finch Eggs?I have enjoyed watching Finches in my yard until today, when a Blue Jay (I think) tore the nest apart. I shooed it away, but there are three eggs left which the Jay wouldn't leave alone. I brought them inside.
Pet Birds Not Laying Eggs in Nest?I have three finches, one goulian, and two cordon blues. They all get along. One of the two blue cordons laid two eggs before I put in a nest. I put the nest up and one of the cordon blues go in and out but still no more eggs. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.
Finches Are Having Feathers Pulled Out?I have 4 finches (2 pair) in a cage together. Two of them are getting their feathers pulled out. Does anyone know what causes this?
Gestation Period of Duck Eggs?What is the gestation period for duck eggs?
Feeding a Newborn Golden Finch?How do you feed a newborn golden finch after it has hatched?
Releasing a Domesticated Dove?About a month ago, a pair of ring-necked doves (also known as Barbary doves) showed up at my house. Yesterday I realized that one of them is now gone, we have hawks and owls here.
Homemade Chicken Feeders?Any ideas for homemade chicken feeders and waterers?
Cleaning Chickens?I am looking for a recipe for stain removal, using non toxic household products. I would like to use it on my Silkie Chickens to remove the water stains that they get on their pom poms! Can anyone help?
Yellow Finches Stopped Coming?I live in Charlotte, NC. I placed a feeder in my yard and attracted a lot of yellow finches. I replaced the food with a different brand and they stopped coming around. I then got the food they liked and I cleaned the feeder really well.
Is My Bird Egg Close To Hatching?Does a wild bird egg thump and shake a few days before it hatches?
Pattern For A Cockatiel Flight Suit?Does anyone have a pattern for a cockatiel flight suit
Is an egg still alive if the yolk broke?I am incubating a duck egg and the yolk broke inside of the egg. Is it still alive?
