How to Keep Sparrows Away
Sparrows eating from the feeders are a common sight in many backyards. However, Sparrows are pesky little birds that can be quite annoying. These sparrows can be a nuisance because they eat from bird feeders …
How to Make Oriole Food
Orioles love to eat many types of food, including nectar, flowers, fruits, etc. In the springtime, they prefer food that is high in sugar. Meanwhile, they switch to eating insects around summertime, specifically caterpillars, then …
How to Train A Parakeet To Talk: Not So Easy as It Seems
A parakeet makes a lovely and fun pet when we need a companion that cheers up our days. Many adopt these birds thinking it is easy to teach them to talk. However, we have to …
Why Do Birds Abandon Their Nests with Eggs?
Sometimes, bird nests are abandoned, with eggs still inside. Why do birds abandon their nests when they invest so much energy to build their homes? For your information, many believe that there are three main …
How to Care for a Bird with a Broken Wing
Due to their active nature, many birds in captivity accidentally break their wings while flying around in the cage. Many bird owners know the panic that sets in when they see their bird flapping around …
How to Trim a Bird’s Beak
Birds, like any animal, can break their beak if they bite down too hard on something or use it as leverage while climbing. This can happen if the bird has fallen, smashed into something unexpectedly, …
How to Trim Your Bird’s Nails
Trimming a bird’s nail is also called “dremeling” or “nail clipping”. This process can be done by you at home. However, it requires the proper tools and knowledge to do this as safely as possible. …
Why Do Birds Eat Rocks?
Believe it or not, birds do indeed eat rocks. Some birds, like hummingbirds, may eat rocks to get minerals in their diet. More importantly, birds digest gravel to strengthen their stomachs or gastroliths to grind …
Can You Be Allergic to Birds?
Before getting a bird as a pet, there are many things to consider. One of the important questions everyone asks is, “Can you be allergic to birds?” A quick answer for you is, yes, it …
How to Potty Train Your Bird – Training Tactics
Birds are tamable creatures, but they can be challenging to train in the same way a dog or cat would follow. The fact that birds have different natural behaviors than these other animals explains this …