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.
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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“Parrots Secrets Newsletter”
Released On: July 12, 2011
This special issue includes:
1) “11 Things You MUST Consider When Purchasing
a Parrot” by Nora Caterino
2) “Free Content for Your Birds/Parrots Web Site or Ezine!”
3) Tell Us What You Think!
TIPS FROM THE VET
ON SELECTING AND REARING BABY PARROTS
Louise Bauck, BSc, DVM, MVSc; Rolf C. Hagen Inc.
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If you’ve had a parrot for any length of time you’ve heard the name Sally Blanchard. She is providing in depth information and incredibly talented artwork for more than 30 years. she’s been a regular contributor to Bird Talk magazine since 1988. (more…)
Kriselle and I had chatted on the phone a month ago.
She shared her plans to bring two baby birds into her home.
She was taking a year off from work and felt it would give her the opportunity to make the right home for the birds.
I’ll make a note here that I recommend she start leaving the house about 3 months before returning to work starting with shorter periods but ramping up to full 8 – 10 hour days to help the birds adjust to a “prolonged absence”
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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Do small animals and birds need to have water bottles rather than water dishes?
From the beginning of pet keeping, animals and birds have been offered water in open bowls placed on the cage floor or mounted on the sides of the cage.
