Category: Birds

Baby chicks need the temperature under the brooder lamp to be around 95 degrees F for the first week of their lives. To prepare them to move outd

A bird in the wild spends a good portion of each day foraging for food. They may look in the trees, on the ground, in a puddle of water, under a

Like raising chickens, raising, and keeping ducks is becoming more popular. Primarily raised for their meat, more than 30 million ducks are being

According to Michigan State University Extension, egg color is determined by the genetics of the hens. The breed of the hen will indicate wh

Should a pet bird be fed seeds or pellets? The short answer to this question is that it's okay to feed them both seeds and pellets, but neither s

Teaching a parrot to talk can be a rewarding experience, both for you and your feathered friend. Parrots are intelligent, social creatures that enjoy

Cleaning a dirty bird cage can seem like a tedious chore. There are so many bars, crevices, and hard to reach cracks to clean out that it's hard

When shopping for perches consider safety, variety and how well the perch will hold up under use. A different variety of sizes are important in h