Silkies are an ancient, Asiatic breed of poultry, most notably known for their fur like feathers. While the structure of a Silkies feather is much like other birds, they lack barbicels between each strand of ‘hair’ on the feathers shaft. These barbicels are tiny, cartilage hooks, that act like Velcro and give a feather its […]
While the Quaker Parrot (also known as the Monk Parrot) is a South American bird, there are large colonies in South Florida, the Midwest and the Northeast United States. Quaker Parrots bob their heads and shake, normal behavior for them and the reason for their name. Adult birds are about 12 inches long. Colors are […]
Where is the Sun Conure from? The Sun Conure’s natural home is Central and South America. Some can be found in Mexico and the West Indies. What does the Sun Conure look like? The Sun Conure is 12 inches long including the tail. The feathers are orange, blue, yellow and green in combinations over their […]
