Birds
What To Know When Getting A Bird For A Pet?
What to know before getting a pet bird: noise, early mornings, avian vet care, real costs, and household dangers like smoke, PTFE and avocado.
Birds
Pet birds, backyard chickens and wild birds: what to know before getting a bird, chicken behavior explained and facts about owls and parrots.
Birds
Do Owls Have Knees? (Facts About Owl Legs)
Owls do have knees, hidden under their feathers between the thigh and the long lower leg bone. The bend you see lower down is their ankle.
Birds
Why Do Owls Look Like Cats?
Owls look like cats because both are night hunters with big forward-facing eyes, flat faces and keen hearing. They evolved these traits separately.
Birds
Do Birds Eat Other Birds?
Yes, birds eat other birds. Peregrine falcons and Cooper's hawks hunt mostly birds, while owls, eagles and caracaras take birds now and then.
Birds
Do Parrots Know What They Are Saying? (I Asked Them :)
Do parrots know what they are saying? Most pet parrots link words to situations, but trained birds like Alex the African grey used words with meaning.
Birds
Can Cockatiels Eat Oranges?
Yes, cockatiels can eat oranges as an occasional treat. Offer small, peeled, seedless pieces and keep all produce to a small part of a pellet diet.
Birds
Are Birds Loyal To Their Owners?
Are birds loyal to their owners? Many parrots bond strongly with people who treat them kindly. Learn how to build trust and which birds are friendly.
Other Pets
Can Chickens Eat Hamster Food? Read This First!
Chickens can eat a little hamster food in a pinch, but it lacks the calcium and protein balance they need. Never feed it to chicks as their main diet.
Other Pets
Why Do Chickens Try To Escape? This Is Why!
Chickens try to escape when they are scared, in a new place, lost or eager to forage. Learn why it happens and how fencing and covered runs help.
Other Pets
Why Do Chickens Like Mirrors? This Is The Reason Why!
Chickens like mirrors because they see another bird and something new to investigate. Learn safe mirror tips and other ways to stop boredom.