Each summer parts of the world see record-breaking temperatures causing wildlife and humans much suffering. Birds are not exempt from the dangers of overheating and dehydration. Pet birds are accustomed to living indoors where temperatures can usually be moderated. But at times of electrical outages, we have to be prepared to see that our birds […]
Identical twins are two beings developing from the same fertilized egg. They share the same genetic material and the same amniotic sac. Original thoughts were that pups can be fraternal twins or triplets meaning they have the same sire but are not identical. Half siblings can have the same mother but different fathers. Often what […]
Contents 1 Why Birds Preen 2 How Birds Preen 3 Preening Your Bird 4 Video Why Birds Preen Both domestic and wild birds engage in preening several times a day. Preening is a process where birds remove dust, dirt and parasites from their feathers and align each feather in the optimum position relative to adjacent […]
