Spring is the time for buds, blossoms and baby birds. Every so often, one of these wild baby birds will fall from its nest. In some cases, the entire nest falls from the tree. If you find a featherless baby bird inside a nest, try your best to put the nest back in the tree. If this is not possible,

When a goose, hen or peacock lays eggs, she typically sits on the nest--and the eggs--to incubate them. This practice keeps the eggs warm and humid, which encourages the babies inside to grow and eventually hatch. If a mother peacock has abandoned her nest, though, the babies inside the eggs will di

Choosing the best tube feeder for your backyard takes a little looking and research.For many people just starting the hobby of backyard bird feeding, the many choices can be intimidating.Our two decades of experience helping customers choose the right feeders for their needs allows us to sort throug

It's that time of the year again, time for the birds to come back home from their ventures south. So what can we do to assist in their transition? We can provide them with a safe and secure h

A commercial incubator is the best way to successfully hatch duck eggs, but they can be very expensive. If you want to hatch duck eggs and you do not want to invest in a commercial incubator, you can make your own at home. Making an incubator is easy and inexpensive. They can be made from everyday,

The characteristics of bird eggs can give clues about the species that laid them. Although there are a number of white bird eggs, there are other distinguishing characteristics that can lend themselves to species identification. The nest can also play a role in the identification of white bird eggs,

Birds can be trained but it is important that you have a lot of patience with them so that they will obey you. You need to designate one person that is in your household to be the one who does the training. Remember it is going to take some time before they understand your commands so keep working a

Teaching a parrot to talk is easier than you think.Exposing your parrot to family and guests in the house is an effective method for any parrot to pick up words and tonality and understand the actions behind the words.

I do not know of anything more enjoyable or relaxing than watching the birds of your region come and visit your birdhouses daily, almost like clockwork. Watching as they lay their eggs and watching their young one by one hatch from the shell that their mother, or father for that matter, protected an

Egg-laying chickens have simple dietary needs. A healthy diet contains grains, greens, protein and calcium. However, finding the right feed to fulfill these needs can be confusing. Some chicken farmers feed their chickens a laying feed, some give scratch grains and some feed both. Laying feeds and s

There are many species of hawk that make the varied regions of Michigan their home. The key to identifying them quickly and reliably involves practice and continued familiarization with their characteristic appearance (such as plumage, beak, and size differences), habitats (some species are far more

Most baby birds in the wild do not want or need human help and many well-meaning people who take in wild animals do more harm than good. If the bird is injured or its parents are dead, there are a few measures you can take to keep it safe and healthy while waiting to get the bird to a veterinarian o

Conservation gift ideas for birders or bird lovers. Includes gift suggestions for a variety of budgets and interests, all that help promote bird conservation.

The emu is a flightless bird, native to Australia. Emus grow up to 6 feet tall and weigh up to 120 lbs. Farmers favor emus because they can withstand extremes in temperature and aren't prone to any illnesses. They are farmed for their eggs, oil, skin and feathers. Breeding emus is the least expensiv

If you live around trees and wooded areas, you may see all different types of wild birds flying in and out of your yard. Setting up a simple bird feeder can lead the way to amazing discoveries for your family. Even if you don't have a bird feeder, you can find creative ways to feed the birds. They e

Potential bird owners are often surprised to find out that they can buy their pets online. Birds, especially parrots, tend to be very expensive when purchased from pet stores, and specific species are often unavailable locally. Even if you are looking to buy a common species, such as a cockatiel, yo

Parakeets are quite intelligent and very friendly. The first step to train your Parakeet is getting them used to you. Spending time bonding together is essential.

Many parrot species are known to be excellent talkers. Some can mimic sounds and words with little effort, while others needs daily training sessions with their owners. When your parrot greets you for the first time with a hearty salutation, there is a satisfaction that cannot be described as anythi

Certain birds, such as canaries, cockatiels and parrots, are bred to serve as caged pets. There are many types of domestic birds that you can train to follow commands.

Though peafowl thrive when allowed to roam free, some breeders understand that this plan is not suitable for their circumstances. Whether you live on a busy road or simply want to ensure that your birds do not get too rambunctious, building a shelter can be the right choice. Plan on building your pe