A Female Zebra FinchZebra finches are small songbirds that are both wild and domestic. Pet zebra finches are able to reproduce in captivity, if a male and female bird are present. Parthenogenesis is possible; however, it is the exception to the...
A handfed baby cockatiel results in a tame and sociable bird. Cockatiels are favored because they are affordable, learn words easily, are hardier than other birds and can live up to 20 years. If you are planning to hand feed a baby cockatiel, talk...
Cockatiels are members of the parrot family and very popular pets in households around the world. Measuring about 12 inches, they have been bred to display different colors not normally found in the wild. The cockatiel is native to Australia, where...
Holding a CocktailCockatiel owners must work daily with the bird to train it to get used to being held and handled by humans. Cockatiels are intelligent, curious birds and respond well to short training sessions. A cockatiel that is not comfortable...
Starting your own rabbit farm is as easy as building cages for your rabbits and setting up a barn or space that will keep the rabbits safe from the elements and predators. Any pre-existing structure can be converted into a rabbit barn by regulating...
If you keep your rabbits outside, a nesting box is an essential item so the mother can keep the babies warm. The nesting box keeps the babies contained, preventing them from crawling away from their mother. The front of the box should be lower than...
Rabbits come in a variety of different sizes, colors and breeds, from the Netherland Dwarf to the Argente Bleu, but they all have the particular features that make them rabbits. Rabbits are prey animals and are built to look out for danger and to...
Picking a bird is extremely important if you want a bright, alert and healthy pet.You want to pick a healthy bird that will be part of your life many years. It may seem like a huge undertaking, it's actually pretty simple if you know what to look...