Understanding Why Your Pet Bird is Biting and “Beaking” You
When your pet bird uses its mouth on you, you may just be being “beaked” rather than bitten. Birds use their beaks much like feet do – to grasp items and maintain balance; “beaking” is the correct term. It is important to distinguish between beaking and biting so you can […]
Are Pumpkins Safe for Chickens to Eat?
Chickens eat more than just feed, but not everything they eat is necessarily beneficial to their health. Pumpkins are popular food choices among pet chickens but are they healthy and safe? Discover which kinds of gourds can be given as treats to your flock and their health benefits. Are Pumpkins […]
Addressing Aggressive Behavior in Pet Birds
There’s no such thing as an evil bird; however, some birds may be fearful or have emotional problems that lead them to want to avoid being handled. When one of these fearful or emotionally damaged birds becomes part of your pet population, this could create problems for both owner and […]
How to Trim Your Bird’s Wings Safely
Clipping the wings of your bird may seem daunting at first, and requires patience and practice to master. Under unprofessional hands, wing clipping may become dangerously risky, leading to injuries to both bird and owner and possibly bleeding blood feathers, creating an emergency situation. But with careful handling and following […]
Six Reasons Owls Aren’t Suitable as Pets
Owls are wild creatures, making keeping one in a typical home setting extremely difficult. Owls do not tolerate cuddling or frequent contact with humans because it goes against their nature – their razor-sharp talons were designed for cutting rather than perching comfortably on your shoulder! Owls evolved as hunters who […]
Understanding Pinfeathers in Birds
Pinfeather refers to newly grown feathers seen on birds undergoing molt. When first appearing from her skin, a pinfeather will typically be short in length with shafts made up of the same type of keratin used to construct shafts of feathers. What Are Pinfeathers (Blood Feathers) Like? Pinfeathers, also referred […]
The Top 7 Chicken Feeds of 2024
Chickens are easy to care for, full of personality and provide fresh eggs; all it takes to keep your flock happy and in top condition is providing high-quality feed. “Chicken feed generally consists of grains and seeds combined with fishmeal as the protein source to achieve 15-16 percent protein and […]
Birds’ Sleeping Habits Explained
At night, most animals– including humans– tend to lie down naturally on their backs, sides or stomachs for sleep. Birds differ significantly as their feathers, wings and beaks all contribute to how they sleep in different environments; learning more about their sleep habits may provide you with clues to any […]
Frequent Beak Issues in Birds
Beak problems in pet birds are unfortunately all too frequent and can create significant challenges in everyday activities such as eating and climbing toys. While these issues are largely avoidable – often caused by malnutrition, disease, or trauma – knowing some of the more prevalent issues is key in order […]
Factors to Ponder Before Adopting a Pet Bird
Estimates suggest that more than five million U.S. households own pet birds. Birds come in all sorts of shapes, colors and personalities so it is important to find one that suits both your lifestyle and personality – from larger parrots like parrotlets and canaries to even small birds that require […]