Category : Pets Birds : Pets & Animal

How to Trim a Cockatiel's Beak

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A cockatiel uses his beak for many activities including shelling seeds, grooming his feathers and protecting himself from other birds. Just like the human jaw structure, a cockatiel's beak is made of an upper maxilla and a lower mandible. The tip of the beak is similar to human fingernails as it has

What Is Broiler Chicken?

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Broilers are chickens grown and bred for human consumption. They are typically used for frying. Depending on the body weight, broiler chickens are marketed when they are between 4 and 10 weeks old. They are available in grocery stores and are widely used by fast food restaurants for making sandwiche

How to Raise Exotic Finches

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There are over 50 varieties of exotic finches, some rare and some more common. About 10 of these species are readily available to the finch fancier. The lesser known will take time to locate but are not impossible to find. Before embarking on a finch-raising venture, be aware that some finches will

How to Care for a Baby Wood Duck

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Considered one of the most beautiful of all water birds, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the wood duck is a member of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and swans. Wood ducks were near extinction at the turn of the century, but wildlife conservationists and sportsmen support

Difference Between Palys & Zoas

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The zooanthids are small and colorful soft corals that include zoanthus (zoa) and palythoa (paly) polyps . Despite obvious similarities between the two polyp types, there are a number of significant differences as well. Palythoa, or button polyps, comprise growths of polyps which resemble tiny sea a

How to Keep Canary Claws Short

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Canaries come in a variety of bright colors, making them a vibrant addition to any home. They are also a relatively easy bird to keep, which makes them a superb choice for a beginning bird enthusiast. However, like many pet birds, canaries can grow very long claws. These claws can be uncomfortable w