Birdcage Decorating Ideas?I am interested in seeing tips on how to decorate a large iron bird cage. The cage was made in Italy and my husband doesn't want to use it because the prior bird died in it. He has repainted it but it is just sittling collecting dust. I would like to add silk plants and lights but I have no imagination for these kinds of things. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Lynda from South Carolina
Birds Aren't Interested in Suet?I've hung an onion bag of suet next to my regular platform feeder for several weeks now, and haven't noticed a single bird partaking of it. We get lots of sparrows, finches, and junkoes at the feeder, but none seem interested in the suet bag.
Weezing Bird?My bird has been weezing at times, fluffing his feathers, and sometimes standing on one leg. I've tried antibiotics, but he hasn't changed very much in his behavior, but has luckily stopped spending his time at the bottom of the cage.
Buying Fertile Duck Eggs?My family and I are looking to start a nice little farm with some ducks. I was wondering if anyone knew where I can get FERTILE mallard or pekin DUCK eggs. I have called over 50 different places around CT and either no one has them or they are charging an arm and a leg.
Parakeet's Feathers Clumped Together?My parakeet's feathers are clumped together around his head and his eyes. He has been puffing his feathers time to time and regurgitating sometimes. He has been acting a little strange lately. Can anyone tell me what's wrong with him and how I can treat him to get better?
Safe Air Fresheners for Cockatiels?I have always heard that febreeze shouldn't be used in a home with birds that it could kill them. I have a cockatiel. We also have dogs and I wanted to find out if anyone knows whether or not there are any fresheners that are safe. Also, are the plug in air fresheners safe?
How Do You Know if an Egg is About to Hatch?I work at a pet store that has a no breeding policy. I began to take out the finch eggs and put them in my finch's nest. I have two females who are sitting on the eggs constantly. I have added eggs every time I see them at work, which I now realize may be problematic.
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?
Pattern For A Cockatiel Flight Suit?Does anyone have a pattern for a cockatiel flight suit
Is My Bird Egg Close To Hatching?Does a wild bird egg thump and shake a few days before it hatches?
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.
Homemade Chicken Feeders?Any ideas for homemade chicken feeders and waterers?
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.
Feeding a Newborn Golden Finch?How do you feed a newborn golden finch after it has hatched?
Gestation Period of Duck Eggs?What is the gestation period for duck eggs?
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?
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.
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.
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.
Keeping Water in Birdbath?My bird bath seems to lose a lot of water. It quickly evaporates. What can I do ?
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!
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?
Determining Sex of Guinea Fowl?Does anyone know how to tell which of my guinea fowl is male and which is female?
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?
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.
Incubation Time for Finch Eggs?How many days does it take for a finch's egg to hatch?
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.
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?
Can Birds Get Fleas?Can my bird get the fleas?
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.
Parakeet's Beak Long and Deformed?My parakeet's beak has grown long and deformed, what could this be?
Finches Eating Their Own Eggs?My finch birds keeps laying eggs and eating them. Why does this happen?
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?
Cornbread for BirdsOne of the winter favorites for birds (which include chickadees, blue jays, juncos, starlings, cardinals and sparrows, as well as others) is corn bread.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Shopping for a Parrot Stroller?I am looking for a parrot stroller. Any suggestions?
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?
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?
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.
Gestation Period for Budgie Eggs?How long do budgies take to hatch?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rooster Information and PhotosThis page contains rooster information and photos. These cocks can be very handsome and often become yard pets.
Breeding Lovebirds?This is a page about breeding lovebirds. Breeding lovebirds takes time, energy, and a love of the birds.
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.
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.
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.
Bantam Chicken Information and PhotosThis page contains bantam chicken information and photos. These beautiful small birds make fun pets if you have the room.
Ducks Not Sitting on Eggs?This is a page about ducks not sitting on eggs. Raising ducks requires a whole new category of knowledge. It can be confusing at the start to know if something is a problem or not.
Rhode Island Red Chicken Breed Information and...This is a page about Rhode Island Red chicken breed information and photos. The Rhode Island Red is a popular backyard bird, because of their hardiness and egg laying abilities.
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.
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.
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.
Caring for Pet BirdsThis page is about caring for pet birds.Having a healthy environment for your bird will keep it well and happy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calla Lily (Blueheaded Pionus)Closeup of parrot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Treating a Chicken With HeatstrokeThis is a page about treating a chicken with heatstroke. Knowing how to recognize and treat heatstroke can save your chicken's life.
Keeping Chickens Safe in Hot WeatherThis is a page about keeping chickens safe in hot weather. Hot weather can be a tough time for your chickens. There are several precautions you can take to keep them safe and comfortable when temperatures soar.
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.