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How long does it take for birds to notice a bird feeder? It is not unusual for birds only to move onto a new feeder after a short time. In general, anything from two to four weeks will be spent looking at the feeder before they start using it.  ...

Are birds ever pregnant? While four other major groups of animals have never gone through evolution in backbones, birds are the only exception.   Do birds look pregnant before they lay eggs? When you blow on a bird's belly feathers during breeding season is actually a safety measure. The proud,...

What are the benefits of a bird feeder? Some bird species do not migrate during the winter. Some birds benefit from year-round access to bird feeders. When the food supply is scarce in winter, bird feeders provide valuable and easily accessible food to these birds.   Why should we not...

How do you know if your birds have mites? You can also check to see if mites are present at night with a flashlight, but you might find more evidence of them in the morning. Then, crawling around your cage on the "Blood" sheet you might find where there are...

How do I tell if my bird is in pain? The following are indicators that an animal may be sick or injured: The animal is subdued, sluggish, or just a normal bird. It may have been an obvious wound, breathing problems, has a drooping wing or shows weakness and lameness....

Can you pick up a baby bird with your hands? The best rule of thumb if you find an infant of any animal species is just to leave it alone – if you touch the animal, you may risk becoming infected with a disease that may affect humans, or it...

Do birds poop every time they take off? Believe it or not, birds make their poop when they take off. The fact of the matter is that this may happen just like they are doing the same when they are taking a nap. This can make up much of their...

What colors do birds hate? As obvious from the article, you will know that birds are avoiding dark areas but they don't particularly avoid white things. Though this woodpecker often avoids areas marked with natural lights and so the observation was made.   What colors are birds afraid of? According...

Is water good for birds? The fresh drinking water, which comes in a bird, helps to provide habitat for animals and birds at all times. Providing the clean water improves the health of the birds, it is also a great chance to observe their fun behavior up close no matter...

What type of water should I give my bird? Thanks to this Florida veterinarian, you may use plain tap water for your pet birds as long as it's safe and healthy. “I don't think every bird needs to have bottled water imported from France in his cage,” Dr. Gregory Harrison,...