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So, you really want a pet bird. So much in fact, that you've already picked out a name, chosen a location for your pet's cage, and scoured the internet for information on your favorite spe...

A lost parakeet in Japan was returned safely to its owner last week after it told police its home address. Why do captive birds mimic human speech, and how do they decide what to say? They’re...

As reported earlier, swallows and sand martins had been making steady progress. By Monday last week, the former had reached Cumbria and the latter Lothian in Scotland (the earliest record they've had...

When we think about birds, it’s usually about plumage, songs, and feats of flying. Yet just below the poetic surface lies an important truth about birds: They’re big business. Search Goog...

The difference in their nesting habits and breeding from other avian species are quite remarkable. The average Quaker parrot's life span and markings are ordinary. In making a decision on getting a...

The Quaker Parrot also known as the Monk Parakeet is a native of South America and is actually found in large feral colonies in southern Florida, the northeast US and the Midwest. Some places co...

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National Nest Box Week is approaching. Jean Vernon takes a look at some of the options tailored to encourage birds to stay a while.   February 14-21 is National Nest Box Week, a time...

Ostrich breeding has become a business in the United States. Purchasing breeding ostriches is the most costly way to start your business, but they start breeding almost immediately. Eggs and chicks...

Ostriches are raised for their meat, feathers and skin on small- to mid-sized ostrich farms. Many ostriches live to approximately 70 years of age. They range from 7 to 8 feet tall, weigh up to 450...

Raising ostriches can provide a viable supplemental income, if you have the land, the time and money available for the upstart costs. The large birds--which weigh up to 250 lbs. and stand 7 feet ta...

Ostrich farming is becoming popular in the United States. Some people raise ostriches for the meat while other people raise ostriches for the oil that is used in cosmetics or for the feathers. If y...

Ostrich farming has been popular in other countries for years, and is recently becoming popular in the United States. Ostriches are farmed for their meat, feathers and a hide that is similar to lea...

  Meet some fabulous locations from estuaries and marshes to islands and nature reserves Insh Marshes, Speyside, Scotland This National Nature Reserve in the Highlands, close to K...

  1. Different nest-boxes suit different birds, and the exact size and design of the opening is surprisingly crucial. For example, blue tits will only use a hole-fronted nesting box with an ...

Building pigeon lofts isn’t all that difficult but there are some things that you should take into consideration before moving forward. Pigeon lofts become the home for yo...

Professional artist and Hillcrest-area resident Cybele Young's latest career move has paid off with a Governor General's Award.  Young won the prestigious award in the Children's Literature -...

Jardine parrots should be correctly called Jardine’s parrots and they are native to the region around Central Africa where they can be found inhabiting lowland forest areas. Although ...

The main reasons for small scale poultry keeping are: Chickens as a Pet or Hobby Saving Money - the Economics of Home Produced Eggs. Better Poultry Welfare Standards Nutrional...

The following instructions refer to emergency treatment to be given at home, prior to hospitalization. Veterinary attention should be sought as soon as possible to determine the cause of illness...