Ducks are birds that some people like to keep as pets. You might enjoy keeping a small flock of ducks in your yard. These birds are certainly cute and they can be fun to watch as well. There’s a lot you should know about them before you decide to raise ducks, though. For example, some …
My family and I moved to a farm about a year ago. Since then, we have gotten a few cows and chickens. We decided to get either ducks or rabbits this year, but the kids want both. It created quite a dilemma for us because we had no idea if we would have to house …
New to poultry care? Fussing over every little thing your farm pets are doing? Your constant worrying is valid, especially when it comes to your ducks. These delicate and beautiful creatures require close care and attention. Not only that, but also an adequate environment that meets their needs. The good side to pet care, fortunately, …
Some birds are notorious for bad body odor, but budgerigars, simply known as budgies, aren’t one of them. In fact, most parrots smell pretty plain. They don’t have sweat glands and as long as the bird is healthy, it shouldn’t smell offensive. If your pet is starting to stink, there might be underlying causes. Just …
Budgies or parakeets chatter and sing a lot, but while they’re singing, you might start to hear some words. They’re intelligent birds that make excellent pets, and one of their most impressive traits is that they can talk. But can female budgies talk? In this article, we’ll talk about how budgies can become skilled talkers …
Budgies are friendly birds, so they generally get along well with their fellow budgie companions. They’re fairly docile and easy to tame. In the wild, budgies live in large flocks. For this reason, they’re quite sociable and prefer living in pairs. I know what you’re thinking, “If they’re such social creatures, then why are my …
One of the biggest challenges of raising poultry is dealing with the winter. You want to provide enough food, protect the ducks from the wind, and most importantly, keep their water from freezing. Ducks need access to water all day, or else they’ll dehydrate. So, if their pond or water source happens to freeze over, …
Water is extremely vital for ducks and they need it for far more than drinking. In fact, water is essential for even the welfare and health of the duck, as they can be greatly distressed if they’re deprived of water and will show signs of unwellness as early as 8 hours without access to water. …
There are lots of reasons why birds make the perfect birds. First, compared to other pets, birds are relatively easier to care for. They don’t mind being on their own, require minimum grooming, and can live in a small household. Moreover, they’re suitable for children, as they can teach them about love and responsibility. Unfortunately, …
Birds are really great pets that many people absolutely adore. Sometimes you get really attached to your birds, and you might even want to kiss them or something such as that. It isn’t that unusual for bird owners to do things such as this when they’re interacting with their birds. It’s an especially common behavior …