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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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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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The big trend in zoos is to enrich animals’ lives by making food gathering a challenge. This gives them something to do other than pace in their cages all day.
The same principle applies to pet parrots. Parrot-doxically, psittacines crave attention almost constantly but few of us have the luxury of being able to stay 24/7 with our pets.
In lieu of that, there are a number of commercially available products to keep these intelligent birds challenged and occupied – and rewarded with a tasty treat.
The roulette-style wheel, pictured here, has one …
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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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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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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.


