Tagged With Birds

Close-up portrait of a vibrant red Rhode Island Red rooster inspecting a slice of pumpkin on the ground of a chicken run

Can Chickens Eat Pumpkin? A Guide to This Nutritious Treat

10 May 2024

The advantages and best methods of feeding pumpkin to your backyard chickens, including which pieces are safe, how much to give them, and how to prepare it.

Realistic image of a black racer snake winding up a tree towards a bird's nest

Snakes Eating Birds: A Coevolutionary Arms Race

10 May 2024

The ways in which snakes have adapted to be better bird hunters, including how they hunt and the ways in which birds have evolved to avoid predation.

Brown chicken pecking at a pile of cooked lentils mixed with vegetables on the ground in a rustic outdoor setting

Can Chickens Eat Lentils? A Nutritional Guide

9 May 2024

Chickens can have lentils as a nutritious addition to their regular feed, which can help provide protein, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals that can help support their overall health.

An action shot of a mother duck leading one duckling across a grassy field, with the duckling making a high-pitched peeping sound

The Quacky Truth: What Duck Sounds Mean

9 May 2024

The wide range of sounds that ducks make, from the mallard's many different mating, nesting, and brood protection calls.

Overhead view of a Burmese cat sniffing a piece of raw chicken on a cutting board in a clean kitchen

Is It Safe to Feed Your Cat Raw Chicken? Dietary Dangers and Benefits

8 May 2024

Potential dangers of giving cats raw chicken, such as bacterial contamination, parasites, and digestive problems. Cooked chicken or store-bought cat food is a better choice.

Close-up of a gloved hand using an eyedropper to feed a gaping-mouthed baby bird with grey feathers

How to Feed a Baby Bird: Expert Advice on the Right Diet

8 May 2024

Feeding baby birds properly involves knowing what they eat, when they eat, and how they grow so that you can help them get back to the wild.

Close-up portrait of a Bengal kitten with a spotted coat, grooming its paws with its rough tongue

How Much Do Bengal Cats Shed? Grooming Tips for These Exotic Felines

6 May 2024

Bengal cats shed moderately throughout the year, but their short fur means they shed less than long-haired cats. However, there are several things that can affect how much a Bengal cat sheds, including their age, the time of year, and their health.

Three cats of different breeds - a Maine Coon, Bombay, and Persian - sitting together in a warm, modern living room

How Many Cat Breeds Are There? A Complete List

2 May 2024

There are about 73 different types of cats, which fall into almost 200 breeds based on things like fur and genetics.

A yellow finch with a small, conical beak perched on a branch, pecking at various seeds and berries

What Do Finches Eat? Exploring the Diets of Colorful Songbirds

1 May 2024

Finches are granivorous seed-eating birds that consume a variety of foods including grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and other items that are specific to their particular beak type and the environment in which they live.

A red-tailed hawk perched on a tree branch, intently watching a white rabbit grazing below in the forest

Do Hawks Eat Rabbits? Exploring the Predator-Prey Relationship

26 April 2024

Hawks have a number of different hunting techniques that allow them to successfully hunt rabbits, which is an important part of the ecosystem as it helps to control the rabbit population.

Concerned homeowner approaching a small, calm sparrow perched on a shelf in a dimly lit garage, with hand outstretched to guide it outside

How to Get a Bird Out of Your Garage Without Hurting It: Responsible Bird Extraction

23 April 2024

How to get a bird out of your garage, with tips on opening doors, gently guiding it outside, and calling for help from wildlife professionals.

Black cat poised to pounce on a white Orpington chicken in a lush, sun-dappled backyard

Do Cats Eat Chickens? How to Keep Your Flock Safe

20 April 2024

Cats are a major danger to backyard chickens, particularly chicks, because of their hunting skills and predatory nature.