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What Are the Differences Between Parakeets and Budgies?

What Are the Differences Between Parakeets and Budgies?

The truth is that parakeets and budgies are actually one and the same. The birds that we commonly c...

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Black-Capped Conure (Rock Parakeet): Bird Species Profile

Black-Capped Conure (Rock Parakeet): Bird Species Profile

The black-capped conure is one of the smallest of the conure parrots, as well as one of the most di...

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Half-Moon Conure Species Profile

Half-Moon Conure Species Profile

The Half-moon conure is a medium-sized dwarf parrots species that is known for its excitable person...

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A Cuttlebone Helps a Bird Groom Its Beak While Providing Calcium

A Cuttlebone Helps a Bird Groom Its Beak While Providing Calcium

Cuttlebone—that funny, white oblong object shaped like a canoe—is found in bird cages everywher...

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10 Common Plants That Are Toxic to Birds

10 Common Plants That Are Toxic to Birds

People who own parrots and other pet birds must be careful regarding the types of plants they allow...

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Are Essential Oils Safe for Birds?

Are Essential Oils Safe for Birds?

Essential oils are becoming more and more popular as a way to do everything from ease anxiety to tr...

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Everything You Need to Know About Keeping a Duck as a Pet

Everything You Need to Know About Keeping a Duck as a Pet

Chickens are popular backyard pets but ducks have many of the same characteristics. This has led to...

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Keeping Wild Birds as Pets

Keeping Wild Birds as Pets

Attempting to keep a wild bird as a pet is a questionable idea in the vast majority of cases, and d...

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How Much Does It Cost to Buy & Care for a Pet Bird?

How Much Does It Cost to Buy & Care for a Pet Bird?

How much will it cost to buy the bird you want? It depends on the species, and whether you buy from...

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Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet Bird

Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet Bird

Estimates say that more than 5 million households in the U.S. have pet birds. Birds come in an amaz...

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