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Pet raven can be a bad idea: Pet owner's tips
Ravens are smart, beautiful, and often funny birds, but all these things don't make them great pets. It's quite easy to understand why so many people would like to have one as their pet friend, but it's better to appreciate them in the wild.
Kate Yakimchuk ravens pets Animals 1 November 2023
Comfortable budgie cage: Pet owner's tips
If you want your parrot to be happy, then you should provide it with everything it needs, including comfortable cage supplies. It's not only about the size of the cage itself, but also about the things that can make your bird happier.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cage comfort Animals 29 October 2023
Chickens: An Underrated Animal Intelligence
As part of a study published in 2015, Lizel O'Dwyer and Susan Hazel conducted practical training with graduate students at the University of Adelaide in Australia.
Diana Dashkevich chicken animal facts Animals 26 October 2023
Important to Know: Why Macaws are Endangered
Ornithologists at the Loro Parque Foundation research station on the largest Canary island of Tenerife are studying three endangered species of macaw parrots.
Diana Dashkevich parrots animal facts Animals 20 October 2023
Interesting Facts: Why Parrots Learned to Talk
According to the study, special membranes were found in parrots that are involved in learning.
Diana Dashkevich parrots animal facts Animals 20 October 2023
Important to Know: How and What to Feed Domestic Chickens
The mixture for feeding one-day-old chicks must be fresh, it is fed every 3 hours. From the 3rd day, the chickens are fed a more varied mixture of cottage cheese, boiled eggs, crumbly porridge made from corn, oatmeal or wheat (the share of cereals should be 65%).
Diana Dashkevich animal care feeding Animals 8 October 2023
Why not all parrots are great talkers: Learn more about your pets
Most people know that only a few kinds of parrots are great talkers - and some of them can imitate speech and even voices really well. Meanwhile, some parrots don't want to talk or talk just a little, even when their variety has everything to do with it.
Kate Yakimchuk pets speech skills nature Animals 6 October 2023
Geese are fearless: Learn more about animals
Have you ever seen geese in real life, or at least videos of geese being fearless and sometimes even a bit aggressive? They don't mind confronting even people and animals that are way bigger and stronger than them, and in many cases it actually works for them.
Kate Yakimchuk nature Animals 5 October 2023
Why parrots lose feathers: Keep your pet healthy
Parrots are highly intelligent birds, so their mental state and mood can affect their health drastically. One of the things parrots can do when they're stressed is plucking their feathers, but it's not the only reason why your bird might lose them.
Kate Yakimchuk pets parrots health Animals 5 October 2023
Parrot cage mistakes: Customer's guide
Parrots can be amazing pets, but they can be pretty high-maintenance, and you should invest in a really comfortable cage. A comfortable cage is a must-have, because it affects your pet's health and happiness.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots cage choosing pets Animals 2 October 2023
Important to Know: How to Care for a Parrot
Caring for a parrot involves walking them regularly. You may not need to close the cage at all during the day. Nevertheless, be sure to close the windows or install mosquito nets. To prevent birds from gnawing wallpaper and littering throughout the room, install branches in the corner where birds can spend their free time.
Diana Dashkevich pets animal care Animals 23 September 2023
Birds remembering people: Learn more about wildlife
Some birds are surprisingly smart, and they have amazing memory and cognitive skills. It helps them to do lots of amazing things, including remembering and recognizing people surprisingly well.
Kate Yakimchuk intelligence wildlife Animals 19 September 2023
Owl as a pet: Pros and Cons
There is no prohibition on keeping an owl in the house. Nevertheless, anyone who wants to own this wild bird of prey must understand its needs and characteristics. The lifespan of an owl in the wild is approximately 10 years, and in captivity it increases to 40 years or more.
Diana Dashkevich wild animals animal facts Animals 16 September 2023
Why parrots lose feathers: Learn more about your pet
Parrots have amazing colorful feathers that make them look bright and exotic, but sometimes they can suddenly start losing them. It's even worse when parrots pluck their feathers themselves - this behavior means that something is definitely wrong.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots pets health Animals 14 September 2023
Taking care of parrots: Popular mistakes
Parrots are amazingly intelligent birds, so they can make amazing pet friends - but only for those who take care of them well. There are a few important rules of taking care of these birds, but lots of inexperienced pet owners make the same mistakes again and again.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots pets tips mistakes Animals 8 September 2023
Why cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests: A strange reproductive strategy
Cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests in a reproductive strategy known as brood parasitism. This behavior has evolved as an adaptation to ensure the survival of cuckoo offspring while minimizing the effort and risks associated with raising their own young.
Kate Yakimchuk adaptation wildlife nature Animals 2 September 2023
Not all parrots can talk: Things that differ one parrot varieties from others
Lots of people assume that all parrots can talk - but it's a misconception. Not all parrots can talk because the ability to mimic and produce human speech involves a combination of genetic predisposition, cognitive abilities, social interactions, and environmental factors.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots nature speech Animals 31 August 2023
Why crows aren't afraid of people: Habits and intelligence
Crows are known for their intelligence and adaptability, which can influence their behavior towards humans. You can often see them being curious around people, not scared of them.
Kate Yakimchuk crows habits nature Animals 30 August 2023
Domestic Pigeons: What to Feed
For pigeons (granivorous species) - barley, wheat, barley, seeds, buckwheat, millet, peas, lentils and other dry cereals. Salty/fried foods are not on the list - they are bad for any bird's gastrointestinal tract for obvious reasons. Bread doesn't work either.
Diana Dashkevich feeding care Animals 28 August 2023
You might be not ready for a pet bird: They aren't great pets for everyone
While birds can make wonderful and engaging pets for some individuals, they are not suitable for everyone. Several factors need to be considered before bringing a bird into your home.
Kate Yakimchuk pets tips Animals 22 August 2023