Everything You Need About Birds
Author: Zayd
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Can Parrots Eat Strawberries?
Strawberries are one of the healthiest fruits, rich in vitamins and antioxidants. They’re also a low-calorie treat that both you and your parrot could enjoy. But before you go ahead and offer the fruit to your pet bird, make sure you know how to do so safely. Are Strawberries Safe for Parrots? The good news…
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Can Birds Eat Eggshells?
In most cases, no. The calcium in eggshells is bonded to other molecules, making it more difficult for the body to absorb. Additionally, raw egg whites contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin (a B vitamin) and prevents its absorption. Cooking egg whites deactivates the avidin. You can feed your bird eggshells, but it’s…
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Can Canaries Eat Bananas?
Canaries can eat bananas, but they should only be given as an occasional treat. Bananas are high in sugar and calories, so they shouldn’t be a part of your canary’s regular diet. If you are going to feed them bananas, it’s best to peel the banana before giving it to your bird to avoid choking…
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How Loud Are Parrotlets?
The answer to the question “How loud are parrotlets?” is a simple one: VERY. Parrotlets have the reputation for being among the loudest pet birds, and for good reason. They are surprisingly noisy, given their diminutive size, and they can make themselves heard from across the house. The good news is that parrotlet owners tend…
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Is It Good to Keep Pigeons at Home?
Pigeons are generally considered as pests in urban areas. But some people do keep pigeons as pets at home. Keeping pigeons at home can cause various health problems. Pigeon droppings are the main source of diseases like encephalitis and histoplasmosis. Pigeons are beautiful birds. They make good pets too. But they can also be very…
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Can Canaries Turn Red?
Canaries can change their color to one extent or another. As you may know, the bird is a hybrid and the species of canary was developed from interbreeding between several other species of birds. The natural ancestors of the canary were native to the Canary Islands and North Africa, but they have been spread far…
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Can Canaries Survive Outside?
Canary birds have a lifespan of about 12 to 14 years. They can definitely survive outside for the majority of the year. However, it is important that you provide them with safe havens from the cold and elements. Canaries can survive outside, but they do not thrive and it is not recommended. In general, birds…
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Can Canaries See in the Dark?
Canaries, like many other animals, can see well at night. In fact, they have better vision than humans do in low light conditions. However, canaries are not equipped with a nocturnal eye. The eyes of birds in general are larger than human eyes and their pupils dilate more to allow more light into the retina.…
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Can Canaries Be Black?
Canaries can be black, in fact there are a couple different types of black canaries. But they are not very common. The most common type of black canary is the Satinette Canary which has been selectively bred to have a black plumage. This breed is actually an offshoot of the Roller Canary breed that was…
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Can Canaries Kill Each Other?
Canaries are social birds, so they will enjoy each other’s company. They are not territorial, but they may be aggressive towards each other, especially if there is a shortage of space or food. If your canaries fight to the death, that means they are feeling threatened. Maybe they don’t have enough space or food, or…