One of the most common questions that kids ask about birds is “How do they fly?” This is a good question to answer, because it has two parts: “How do birds stay up in the air?” and “How do they move through the air?” Staying up is the easier part. A bird’s skeleton is made…
A bird cage must at least provide enough space for the bird to freely move around in. The bigger the cage, the better. In their natural habitat, birds can fly as much as they want and take rest or sleep on branches or rocks. When choosing a cage for your bird, think about how you…
What does a bird drink? The answer may surprise you. Find out how and why birds drink in this article. Humans drink a lot of liquids. It’s easy to forget that birds have to drink them too. Birds have bills, not mouths, so they can’t just open their throats and swallow. Instead they have to…
Most birds can’t, but the woodpecker finch loves to hammer its beak against our windows. In fact, these birds appear to spend much of their time searching for a chance to break glass. By flying into it or smashing into it with enough force. There are documented cases of birds killing themselves by flying into…
Most bird owners keep canaries as caged songbirds. After all, canaries are known for their singing. Still, the good news is that you can tame your canary by hand and have them interact with you effectively. A hand tamed canary can become your best companion over time. Canaries have been domesticated for centuries. You can…
It is one of the wild birds found in abundance in the Levant and Europe, which has its beautiful voice, its continuous varied singing, the ease of caring for it and its breeding, in addition to its bright and shiny feathers, due to that many people are interested in acquiring this bird and raising it…
One of the most common questions we get is “can parakeets eat pellets”? The answer to that question is yes, but it all depends on the kind of parakeet owner that you are and the type of pellet you’re giving him. If you’re a responsible and knowledgeable parakeet owner then “yes” pellets can and will…
A baby bird that does not eat will most likely die! Being a bird parent is a serious responsibility, and one that should not be taken lightly. Many new baby birds are afraid of people and will not eat from a bowl on the floor. They must be placed into a cage where they feel…
Owners of parakeets, parrots and other domestic birds, do not let your favorite animal kiss your lips anymore! When it comes to pet birds, many people wonder if it’s okay to share a smooch with them. This question usually arises when the human is looking at their feathered friend and getting jabby with feelings of…
Bird mites can be a serious problem for both your pet bird and your family. All birds regardless of species, size, age or gender can host a variety of different types of mites. Mites don’t cause disease but they do weaken the immune system of the host. This causes the host to become more susceptible…