Everything You Need About Birds
Author: Zayd
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What Birds Can Live Together in an Aviary?
Aviaries are the best places for birds to live in captivity. They usually require a lot of space and separate compartments that prevent the birds from fighting. Various types of birds can live together in an aviary, but they must be compatible. Many types of birds can live together in an aviary, but some birds…
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Do Canaries Like Toys?
Canaries have a lot of fun with their toys, especially when they’re young. They like to chew on the toys and snuggle up in them, just as they do with other favorite items like pillows or blankets. As far as whether or not canaries need toys, it’s true that they can become bored without things…
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How to Get Your Bird to Trust You?
It’s no secret that most birds are afraid of people. There are many reasons for this, but it usually boils down to a lack of early socialization, handling, and ultimately a lack of trust. And, just like with dogs, the more you handle your bird, the better he will get along with you. But don’t…
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How to Measure a Bird Cage?
Measure your bird cage’s inside dimensions to determine how much space your bird will have. If the cage is too small, it can cramp the bird’s wings and body, or make it impossible for the bird to stand erect. A cage that’s too large, on the other hand, allows a bird to move around freely…
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How Long Does It Take for a Canary Egg to Hatch?
Canary eggs take 28 days to hatch. There is no way to tell how old a canary egg is, but the longer it takes to hatch, the older it probably is. Most eggs take about three weeks to hatch, but some can take as long as six weeks. Hatching times vary depending on the parent’s…
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When Do African Greys Start Talking?
Many parrot owners and pet lovers alike are curious as to when their African grey parrot will start talking. Will it have a vocabulary of 5 words, 10 words or even more? African Greys start talking when they are 12-14 months old. They will repeat the sounds they hear you make and mimic the sounds…
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Do Parrots Eat Bugs?
While most pet and captive parrots are mostly vegetarian, some species of parrots are actually insectivores. The exact diets of most pet and wild parrots are not known with certainty, but it is generally accepted that parrots in the wild have an almost entirely herbivorous diet. The two major exceptions to this rule are the…
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How Many Times a Year Do Canaries Lay Eggs?
Canaries are known to lay eggs seasonally. But, it is not enough to know when the canary usually lays eggs. There are many factors which determine how many times a year canaries lay eggs. These factors include age of the bird, type of diet and overall vitality of the bird. The number of eggs a…
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How Bird Flu Spread? How to Avoid H5N1?
The first outbreak of bird flu in humans occurred in Asia in 1997. Since then, there have been multiple outbreaks, but none have spread through human populations as significantly as H5N1 outbreaks. This is the virus that is currently circulating and has killed over 100 people since 2003. The spread of H5N1 bird flu depends…
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Why Does Birds Migrate?
Birds migrate because they want to find a better place to live. They want to find a place that has plenty of food, water and shelter. Most birds migrate at night. They can see where they are going in the dark better than during the day or when it is raining. Tundra swans migrate because…