What does it mean when Cockatiels preen? A preening bird looks like he is “bothering” his feathers with its beak. What he's really doing is...
Is it good to buy a Senegal parrot?
Is it good to buy a Senegal parrot? Senegal Parrots are social birds and require daily attention and interaction. Buying them in a pair to...
Why is my birds poop watery and green?
Why is my birds poop watery and green? Chlamydiosis, or Parrot Fever, a common cause of liver disease, may produce lime green droppings in some...
Can a hawk mistake a chicken for a crow?
Can a hawk mistake a chicken for a crow? But, after we learned that the crow is a natural enemy of the hawk, we understood...
How long do ex-battery chickens live for?
How long do ex-battery chickens live for? Hybrid hens would usually live for three to five years but ex-battery hens have worked hard and may...
When do you cull a baby chicken from the store?
When do you cull a baby chicken from the store? You may not realize that the tender birds you eat from the store were actually...
Can lipomas appear suddenly?
Can lipomas appear suddenly? Most lumps and swellings are benign (not cancerous) and are harmless, especially the kind that feel soft and roll easily under...
Do birds have an egg tooth?
Do birds have an egg tooth? In birds, the egg tooth is made of calcium and is usually confined to the tip of the upper...
Can you have a finch bird as a pet?
Can you have a finch bird as a pet? Finches are popular as companion pets because of their pleasant sounds and social interactions with their...
How old do hens have to be to stop laying?
How old do hens have to be to stop laying? Your laying hens greatest production time will be from about 9 months (6 in some...