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Flax produces blue flowers above brown stalks when grown and is often found on prairies. Flax seed has a number of nutrients, which are beneficial not only to humans, but to pet birds as well. With a nut-like taste, dry whole wheat flax seed is sometimes replaced by flax seed oil. Yet, dry flax seed

Learn all about one of the most charming penguin species, the Adelie penguin, including where to see these birds and how to properly identify them.

Snares Penguin

Before the Internet, before cell phones, carrier pigeons saved the day. These humble members of the Columbidae family were trained to carry messages written on thin paper rolled up and put into a tiny tube attached to one leg. Although popular press calls them "carrier pigeons," their actual name i

Many people keep cockatoos as pets because these birds bond easily with humans. However, these members of the parrot family are also highly evolved to survive in the wild. Cockatoos are intelligent and individual specimens have distinct personalities. These birds have several defense mechanisms, ref

Chickens that are nesting feel vulnerable and require a suitable and safe box in which to lay and incubate their eggs. Correctly constructed chicken nesting boxes are ideal for laying hens, but there are also readily available alternatives, including materials already in your possession.

Fruits which are readily accepted by both smaller parrots and macaws include apples, bananas, oranges, grapes and pears. Mangoes, figs, berries, papayas and pomegranate are equally well accepted and a combination of fruits will be required for a balanced and nutritious diet. Dried fruit does not sup

Whether it's a backyard chicken coop or a large-scale operation, it is essential to know how to properly feed laying hens. This will ensure their health and a high yield of quality eggs. If the appropriate feed is provided at all times, along with a constant supply of water, chickens will lay consis

Learn how to easily identify wild bird eggs, including what clues to watch and how to keep eggs safe while identifying them.

Proper nutrition is vital for chickens.chicken image by John Hofboer from Fotolia.comChickens, like humans, require proper nutrition to grow healthy and strong. A lack of vitamins and minerals can lead to severe health problems and, in some cases, death. For chickens, proper nutrition is...

If you are going to get eggs and incubate them for hatching chicks, then you'll need a heat source. Assuming that you are going to hatch the chicks in a temperature-controlled room, a simple heat lamp will do. Here's how to make it.

Learn what a bird's pinion is, and what happens to a bird if it is pinioned.

Guidelines that readers should follow when submitting their feathered friends for the weekly "Bird of the Week" feature.

Having your parrots talking after a series of serious and dedicated training is not a remote possibility. Patience and perseverance on the part of the trainer are all that it takes to have parrots talking after a regimented training.

Because of favorable year-round conditions, varied water sources and plentiful food supplies, Florida is home to over 500 species of birds. Each is specially adapted for the particular habitat in which they live. They range from the Brown Pelican, which lives on the shores of Florida and has a six-

Hummingbirds are adaptable and live in a wide range of areas. Understanding hummingbird habitats can help you find these birds in the wild more easily, and you can even design a hummingbird habitat in your backyard.

Hunters use handmade duck decoys to lure ducks into hunting range. To perform this task, adecoy must be realistic enough to convince other ducks it is one of them. Because of this realism, the art of decoy carving attracts collectors, some of whom pay top dollar at auctions and decoy shows. Genuine

Defines the term "eyebrow" as a bird field mark, with tips for how to identify birds with eyebrows.

Defines the terms "molt" and "molting" as it relates to bird plumage, with tips for bird identification when molting birds are seen.