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[7 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
Some Questions to Ask Your Parrot Breeder Before Buying

This may seem a bit odd, but if you ask the correct questions, you can learn volumes about your new potential buddy. A good breeder will help you out along the way. A good breeder’s sole motivation is not to make money. A good breeder very much wants his baby parrots to go to good homes. So if in the process you forget a few of these questions, he’ll probably jump in and answer them anyway. These simple questions can help increase the chances that the baby parrot you bring …

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[11 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
A Kookaburra with a Message

The day started like any other, up at 6am and straight to the computer and work. 7am arrives finally, the caf is open. I dress my daughter quickly and head off for my coffee. Today was a bit different to most though, as I pulled up sharply once I got to the front gate. There, a mere two feet from us was a magnificent Australian kookaburra.

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[9 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
How to Make a Chicken Coop – Five Important Reasons To Consider

Farmers raise them. So do hundreds of kids for 4H projects. There are even clubs dedicated to raising chickens in your backyard. So, just what does all this have to do with why you should learn how to make a chicken coop?
There are many reasons why this would be a good idea, but in truth, you can narrow these down to five especially good ones:

You can you can raise hens for healthy, more tasty eggs or feeder hens for the dinner table.

Chickens produce manure that’s high in …

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[11 Sep 2009 | No Comment | ]
Man’s Feathery Friend

For years the dogs of this world have stolen the spotlight when it comes being the ideal pet. They’re intelligent, fun, cute, and of course what is man without his best friend? Despite their endearing personalities and soft fur, dogs aren’t the only ones who are able to fill the void of man’s best friend. Birds, too, can make for fantastic pets. The common misconception that birds only sit in their cages and squawk is not only inaccurate, but it fails to credit the sentimentalities and bonds that birds have …

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[26 May 2009 | No Comment | ]

If you’ve never owned a cockatiel before then chances are you don’t know what kind of cage you need. In order for cockatiel to live happily and safely, then there are some specific things you need to know about their cages. I have provided you with five tips to help you pick the right birdcage for your cockatiel.

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[2 Apr 2009 | One Comment | ]

The African grey parrot offers intelligence and bonding habits that many other parrot species don’t. The African grey will form a bond with you, talk to you, be playful with you, get angry with you, and love you to pieces! What else could you want from a family pet?

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[31 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

Your Eclectus parrot may be able to talk, but he most likely won’t be able to indicate whether or not he feels well. Therefore, you need to know the signs of a healthy bird, so that you can recognize the signs of a bird that isn’t feeling well.

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[9 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

A parrot is a wild animal. Since it will take some time to tame the bird, you should know the appropriate steps to make them feel that you are their friend.