One way to help wild birds survive the winter is to set out bird feeders. This is especially important right after a bad storm, when birds may not have access to other food. Because of the importance of feeding birds in the winter months, February has been designated as National Bird-Feeding Month in the United […]
Predator birds such as falcons and hawks, used in the so-called sport of falconry, have restraints called jesses that are used until the bird is sent in to hunt. An Anklet is attached around the bird’s leg. A jesse is the long strip of leather that attaches through an eyelet in the anklet. The jesse […]
The placing of your bird’s cage can make the difference between a calm, happy bird and one who exhibits behavior problems. Try to put yourself in your bird’s mind. Have you made any changes to his/her environment? Did you hang something new like a picture or a mirror that could be upsetting your bird. Is […]
