Tagged With Birds

Close-up portrait of a speckled Orpington chicken pecking at pumpkin seeds on the dirt floor of a chicken run

Can You Feed Pumpkin Seeds to Chickens? Pros and Cons

16 April 2024

Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack for chickens, however, they should be given sparingly because they are high in fat and calories.

Grey and white rabbit sitting in front of a small plate with kiwi slices, with a curious expression

Can Rabbits Have Kiwi? An In-Depth Look at This Furry Fruit

10 April 2024

Kiwi is not a fruit that is typically suggested for rabbits because of its high sugar and acidic content, however, in small amounts, it may not be harmful.

Tabby cat sitting on a windowsill, mouth open in a chatter as it gazes intently outside

Why Do Cats Chatter? Exploring the Primal Instincts Behind This Quirky Behavior

9 April 2024

Cats chatter as a way to imitate the act of catching prey that they can't get to, showing off their natural hunting skills even from the confines of the great indoors.

Two crows cawing loudly while perched on a wooden fence, with ruffled feathers

What Do Crow Sounds Mean? A Look at Their Intelligence

6 April 2024

The many different sounds that crows make, from their calls to their courtship sounds to their social sounds.

Yellow duckling eagerly pecking at a large orange carrot on a grassy riverbank

Can Ducks Have Carrots? Here's What to Know About This Crunchy Veggie

5 April 2024

Carrots are a nutritious snack for ducks that can give them essential vitamins and minerals, but they should still only be given as part of a well-rounded diet and in moderation.

Iridescent green and red hummingbird hovering near a watermelon wedge on a bird feeder in a tropical garden

Can Birds Have Watermelon? What to Know About This Juicy Summer Snack

4 April 2024

Watermelon is a healthy and safe snack for most birds, offering vitamins, water, and healthy seeds.

African Grey parrot standing on a kitchen counter next to a plate of steaming white rice

Can Birds Have Rice? Pros and Cons of a Rice Diet

3 April 2024

Birds can eat cooked rice as an occasional treat, but uncooked rice is harmful if ingested.

Close-up portrait of a vibrant blue and yellow macaw intently eyeing a piece of raw chicken

Do Birds Eat Meat? A Look at the Many Different Bird Diets

27 March 2024

Birds have a diverse diet, and many are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals.

Close-up portrait of a Rhode Island Red hen vocalizing with her beak open in a chicken coop setting

Can Female Chickens Crow? The Science of Hen Vocalizations

20 March 2024

Why roosters may not be the only chickens that crow, from laying an egg, to establishing dominance, to sex reversal and breed tendencies.

Fluffy Maine Coon cat batting playfully at the leaves of an African violet plant

Can Cats Eat African Violets? What You Need to Know

20 March 2024

African violets are usually safe for cats, although they may cause stomach upset if eaten in large amounts.

Vibrant yellow bird perched on a branch observing an ant, set against a softly focused natural background

What Do Birds Eat? The Science of Bird Diets

15 March 2024

Birds eat ants to get certain nutrients and also use ‘anting’ to get rid of parasites, which shows the many different ecological interactions at play.

Majestic white cockatoo with a fanned yellow crest perched on a stick in a simulated natural indoor habitat

How Long Do Cockatoos Live? Exploring Their Lifespan

15 March 2024

How long cockatoos live, what impacts their lifespan, how to take care of them, and what conservation looks like for these birds with long lives.