What Do Macaws Eat?
Macaws in captivity are notoriously picky eaters. They will sort through a bowl of birdseed chosen to provide balanced nutrients, and chow down on just peanuts and sunflower seeds. Macaws …
Why Do Birds Sit On Power Lines?
If you do any bird watching at all, chances are that you have seen birds sitting on power lines. Every birdwatcher knows that passerine (perching) birds tend to congregate on …
How Long Does It Take For Bird Eggs to Hatch?
The time it takes for a bird egg to hatch depends on many factors, such as the temperature and humidity in which the egg is kept, as well as the …
Why are Parrots so Expensive?
Pet birds in the parrot family can be shockingly expensive. A parakeet can cost as much as $800. An Amazon parrot can cost up to $2500. A cockatoo or a …
How to Attract Birds without a Feeder?
With a friendly attitude and maybe a few attractions, just about everyone can attract birds to their backyard—even without a feeder. Your backyard is the perfect place to get to …
Why Do Birds Throw Babies Out Of The Nest?
Every summer, adolescent birds and humans alike leave the nest to face the challenges and possibilities of the big, wide world on their own. Many anxiety-filled high school graduates aren’t …
12 Ways to Keep Racoons Away From Hummingbird Feeders
Raccoons can turn your backyard into a crime scene. They knock over trash cans. They steal pet food. They can drain your hummingbird feeder dry in a single night. If …
Do Macaws Make Good Pets?
Macaws are intelligent, big, beautiful, brightly colored birds. They are also strong-willed, noisy, and sometimes territorial birds. If you are looking for a quiet pet, you may be happier with …
Do Macaws Get Along With Other Birds?
If you own a Macaw, you know how intelligent, how curious, and how playful these colorful birds can be. But you also know that macaws are highly emotional birds. Macaws …
How to Keep Rats Out of Your Bird Feeder?
Seeing rats on your bird feeder can send people into panic mode, and with good reason. Just about everybody associates rats with trash, garbage, and waste products. It is embarrassing …