Exploring Zoopharmacognosy or Animals Self-medicating in Nature
Recently we talked about how birds use ants for bathing and general cleanup.
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What Are the Benefits of Owning a Pet Bird?
Keeping a pet bird can offer several benefits, including companionship, social interaction, and stress reduction.
Birds are intelligent and can form strong bonds with their owners, providing companionship and reducing feelings of loneliness.
Feeding Pet Birds Based on Species is Crucial for Several Reasons
- **Nutritional Requirements:** Different bird species have unique dietary needs. For example, parrots may require a diet rich in fruits, nuts, and seeds, while canaries might need more greens and grains. Feeding a bird food that is popular but not suited to its species can lead to malnutrition.
Why Seeds are Acceptable for Pet Birds to Have in Their Diet
Seeds are bad for pet birds, right? That’s what we hear a lot of internet/social chatter about. “Your bird will die if it only eats seeds!” “Seeds are BAD for birds!” (more…)
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What Are The Difference Between Finches and Canaries?
The zebra finch and canary are the most popular birds kept by pet owners, after budgies and cockatiels.
They both also have a long history in captivity, as does the society finch.
Let’s take a look at how these birds are alike and how they differ.
Similarities
If you’re considering adding a finch or a canary to your family, you might be surprised to find that a canary is a finch. So you are only choosing among finches, really.
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How Do I Help Heal My Zebra Finches Foot?
Carla D. writes,
My zebra finch has injured his foot on a perch and has a scab on the ball of his foot.
I have been treating it with Neosporin. Is there anything else that I should do?
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Are Canaries From the Linnet or Finch Family?
Common linnet ~ above
Thomas C. provides input
Your article, I believe, is incorrect.
Canarys are from the Linnet family and not the finch.
(Editor’s note: I do not know which article. endnote)
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In Response to “Do You Serve Your Pet Bird Chop?”
Sherry L. comments:
Yes, my birds are fed ‘chop’ (Arlo the grey, calls it ‘bobbity’) This is a new term for what I have done for 28+ years.
Chop is chopped veg, grains, and sometimes, a tiny bit of seed sprinkled on top or a bit of walnut, or something.
I used to cut the vegetables larger because Arlo was pretty accepting of lots of things, and I didn’t have a food processor.
I also (now) feed Arlo a pelleted diet, along with the chop.
She also gets a small amount of fruit, and sometimes about an inch square of chicken breast (baked) or some steamed scallop (yum).
Can a Canary and Weaver Finch Share a Cage?
Black-headed weaver (AKA weavers, weaverbirds, weaver finches, and bishops) male nest building ~ above
Jeanne G. writes:
I have a canary and am thinking about getting a Weaver finch.
Feathered factoid: Finches are part of the canary family.
At the pets store, they were in the same cage: canaries and one Weaver finch that the owner said sings beautifully.
My young canary is just starting to sing.
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