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How to Determine the Sex of Your Budgie
Did you know that in most cases you can determine the gender of a Budgie by looking at the “cere” the colored band above the parakeet’s beak where the nostrils are?
What are Fake Canary Eggs used for?
What Are Fake Canary Eggs Used For?
Fake Canary Eggs are used to replace the real eggs in a canary nest while the canary is laying a new clutch. When the first egg is laid, carefully with a spoon, remove the egg and put it in a safe place, a small box or bowl lined with tissue or cotton. (a plastic spoon is thinner and easier to get under the egg without breaking it) Put a fake egg in the nest.
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Mango Pet Bird Cages
It’s hard when you have to abandon an expensive bird cage like a cage from the California Bird cage company because you’re moving. If you’re seeking a superior bird cage, the Mango bird cages are of superior quality because they’re hand made in Rhode Island.
Animal Hoarding Information
Animal Hoarding Information
Animal Hoarding Information by Annie Hoarding Hello pet lovers!
I’m a researcher for the series Confessions: Animal Hoarding, currently airing on Animal Planet that tells the stories of people overwhelmed by the number of pets they own.
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What’s the Story with Parrot Food Pellets?
Parrot Food Pellets
So what’s the deal with parrot food pellets? They’re popular for many reasons but on the flip side, there are no pellet trees in the rainforest. With all the bird foods on the market, why would you select pellets over a seed diet? Can a bird survive on an all pellet or all-seed diet?
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Your Bird Won’t Let You Touch It – What to Do?
We love our birds.
We love looking at our birds.
But some of us have birds that are unapproachable.
If we put our hand in the cage, the bird backs up.
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Play Top Bird Cages vs. Dome Top Bird Cages vs. Flat Top Bird Cages
First, please understand the bird doesn’t know the difference between the tops of parrot cages. Birds like to be up high and will go to the top of the cage regardless. Play top bird cages are really more of a convenience for you than the bird.
Dome top , Victorian (or Napoleon) top bird cages fall under the category of dome top bird cages but may offer doors that open on the top of the cage providing birds with an exit other than the main front door. Some of these cages may simply have a curved roof that is fixed shut
The Purpose of Parrot & Bird Play Stands
Why Do Parrots Need Play Stands?
According to the experts, cage confinement can lead to obesity, depression, boredom and stress.
With an open airy environment, your companion birds gain a sense of freedom, a chance to explore, get plenty of exercise, and gain enhanced emotional stability.
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The Big List Of National and International Bird Clubs
We thought we’d blow the dust off of the feather gem. How many bird clubs are there across the planet? Were not sure but was always looking for more.
Whether you’re just thinking about getting a bird or have years of experience, bird clubs are a great source of information and camaraderie.
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