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![How To Tame A Lovebird [Step By Step Guide For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-To-Tame-A-Lovebird-Step-By-Step-Guide-For-Owners.png)
Deciding to add a Lovebird to the family is an exciting moment. After reading about their personalities and needs for space, you know they will be a great pet for your family. But know that you are bringing a new bird home; you’re going to need to tame them. How …
![Do Lovebirds Make Good Pets? [Is This Bird Right For You?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Do-Lovebirds-Make-Good-Pets-Is-This-Bird-Right-For-You.png)
There is a lot to consider when thinking about adding a pet to your family. While there are some animals people traditionally think of as pets, such as dogs or cats, there are also times that people are seeking something a little more unique. One animal you may have come …
![Are Lovebirds Loud [Guide For Potential New Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Are-Lovebirds-Loud-Guide-For-Potential-New-Owners-1.png)
With their brightly colored bodies and faces, curious personalities, and manageable size, there is a lot to love about Lovebirds. They are a starter parrot for many growing bird lovers and truly enjoy interaction with their owners. Before you jump into caring for one of these feathered friends, there is …
![Are Cockatiels Loud [My Personal Experience & Advice!]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Are-Cockatiels-Loud-My-Personal-Experience-Advice.png)
Cockatiels are popular birds; they are currently the most prevalent pet bird in the United States. And they’re great fun too. I can personally attest to the fact that these birds are playful, affectionate, and fun to care for. But there is one question that all potential Cockatiel owners will …
![Why Are Lovebirds Called Lovebirds? [The Interesting Reason]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Why-Are-Lovebirds-Called-Lovebirds-The-Interesting-Reason.png)
Lovebird is certainly an interesting name for a species of bird. But why were these small parrots named this way? Intrigued, I spent some time researching to find out. I’d love to share my findings with you here today. So, why are lovebirds called lovebirds? Lovebirds get their name from …
![How Big Do Lovebirds Get? [Average Size And Growth Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/How-Big-Do-Lovebirds-Get-Average-Size-And-Growth-Guide.png)
Have you ‘oohed’ and ‘awwed’ at the brightly colored parrots from content online, at the zoo, or even the pet store? I’m not surprised. Parrots are colorful, curious, and intelligent creatures that naturally demand the attention of anyone around them. Perhaps you have considered owning one of these beauties for …
![Why Do Chickens Cluck? [What Is This Behavior All About]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Why-Do-Chickens-Cluck-What-Is-This-Behavior-All-About.png)
Clucking. Perhaps the noise that chickens are most recognized for. Besides, they do seem to do it a lot! But why? What is the reason for this particular sound, and what does this all mean? Here is what you want to know. So, why do chickens cluck? Chickens cluck as a …
![Why Do Chickens Bathe In Dirt? [Is This Absolutely Necessary?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Why-Do-Chickens-Bathe-In-Dirt-Is-This-Absolutely-Necessary-.png)
Lying and rolling around in the dirt. It seems bizarre, but chickens are known for doing this. And doing so regularly. But why do they feel the need to do so, and are there any benefits in this behavior and activity? Here is what you need to know. So, why …
![Can Chickens Eat Fat Balls? [Should You Feed Them To Your Flock]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Can-Chickens-Eat-Fat-Balls-Should-You-Feed-Them-To-Your-Flock-.png)
Fat balls, also known as suet balls, are popular feed for wild birds. They are often put out to help provide much-needed energy. But are they an appropriate food for chickens? As a keeper, can or should you look to offer them to your flock? Here is what you should …
![Do Chickens Like Water? [To Drink, To Play In, Or To Swim?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Do-Chickens-Like-Water_-To-Drink-To-Play-In-Or-To-Swim_-1.png)
Chickens are typically curious birds; they love to play, climb, and generally run amuck. But do they enjoy water? And what does this all mean for keeping them safe, happy, and healthy? Here is what you need to know. So, do chickens like water? A small number of chickens love to …
![Best Heated Waterer For Chickens [Top Picks & Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-Heated-Waterer-For-Chickens-Top-Picks-Buyers-Guide.png)
The temperature plummets. Your chicken’s water has frozen. Not good. Keeping your flock hydrated and ensuring they have access to water has just become much more challenging. But in the colder months of the year, regularly checking and changing the water is just not a practical solution. And in some …
![Best Calcium Supplement For Chickens [Top Picks & Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-Calcium-Supplement-For-Chickens-Top-Picks-Buyers-Guide.png)
The importance of calcium for chickens is undeniable. It is, perhaps, the msot essential mineral that they must obtain. And it plays a role for chickens of all ages. Laying hens simply need sufficient calcium in the diet to produce strong shells for their eggs. And for younger and growing …
![Do Crows Eat Chickens? [Are They A Threat To Your Flock?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Do-Crows-Eat-Chickens_-Are-They-A-Threat-To-Your-Flock_.png)
Crows are deceivingly big birds, and they are known to be quite aggressive, too. But would they attack, or eat, a chicken given a chance? How much of a risk are they to the flock of any chicken keeper? Here is what you need to know. So, do crows eat …
![Can Chickens Cry? [Do These Birds Even Get Sad At All?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Can-Chickens-Cry_-Do-These-Birds-Even-Get-Sad-At-All_.png)
Chickens are fascinating birds to observe; often giving us insight into their state of health and wellbeing. They do this in many ways, and if you look close enough, you will be able to identify these things for each individual bird, and the group in general. But what about crying? …
![What Do Chickens Like To Play With? [The Entertainment Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/What-Do-Chickens-Like-To-Play-With_-The-Entertainment-Guide.png)
Keeping chickens is very rewarding and generally, a lot of fun. At least for us keepers. But what about our birds? How do we keep life interesting for them and is there anything, in particular, we can provide to support their wellbeing? Here is what you need to know. So, …
![How Long Do Chickens Live? [Expectancy For 18 Common Breeds]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-Long-Do-Chickens-Live_-Expectancy-For-20-Common-Breeds-1.png)
There is an almost endless list of different chicken breeds. You can soon see why. They can range quite dramatically in appearance, weight, size, and even temperament. Is it, therefore, logical that each breed will live to the same age? You’ll often see blanket statements such as “chickens live for …
![Do Chickens Attract Flies? [And How To Ensure They Don't]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Chickens-Attract-Flies_-And-How-To-Ensure-They-Dont.png)
Nobody wants flies on their property. Especially if they are keeping chickens, but do these birds naturally draw these pests in? Is it just an aspect of owning them? Here is what you need to know. So, do chickens attract flies? Chickens do not attract flies, although keeping them can. They …
![Best Layer Feed For Chickens [Top Brands & Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Best-Layer-Feed-For-Chickens-Top-Brands-Buyers-Guide.png)
The diet of your flock is essential to their health. Their development, feathering, eggs, and resilience to stress and disease simply depend on it. And chickens have very specific needs; even a deficit in just one nutrient can have serious consequences. Besides, food is energy – and these birds need …
![Do Parakeets Lay Eggs? [Do They Still Do So In Captivity?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Parakeets-Lay-Eggs_-Do-They-Still-Do-So-In-Captivity_.png)
It is pretty much common knowledge that birds reproduce through eggs. But what about Parakeets? And do they continue to do so when kept as pets? Here is what you need to know about this vibrant and social parrot species. So, do parakeets lay eggs? Parakeets do lay eggs, even when …
![Do Parakeets Like To Be Held? [What Owners Must Be Aware Of]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Parakeets-Like-To-Be-Held_-What-Owners-Must-Be-Aware-Of.png)
Parakeets make great pets thanks to their friendly and social nature. But can an owner expect to be able to hold them; are they comfortable in the hands of humans? Here is what the research says. So, do parakeets like to be held? Tame parakeets love nothing more than being …