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Birds

Everything you need to know about birds

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Why Not to Give a Baby Chicken for Easter
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Sarah Wooten, DVM

Let’s face it: Easter chicks are adorable. There is something about that tiny, fluffy, peeping magical creature that just begs you to buy her and give her as a gift to someone you love. I get it. Even...

Can People Have Ducks as Pets?
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Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

Have you ever seen some ducks swimming contentedly in a park pond and wondered to yourself whether you can keep ducks as pets? Well, you are not alone. More and more people are bringing ducks home to be...

Feeding Birds
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Teresa Manucy, DVM

Wild bird enthusiasts often provide food to attract birds to their local outdoor environment. This allows the birds to be observed up close. Different types of wild bird foods may attract a variety of...

Common Eye Disorders in Birds
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PetMD Editorial

Avian Eye DisordersBirds can suffer from many different eye disorders. They can be due to an eye injury, or possibly an infection to the area. Occasionally, eye disorders are symptoms of another underlying...

Low Blood Calcium Levels in Birds
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PetMD Editorial

Acute Hypocalcemia In BirdsIn order to ensure a healthy bird, you must give it a well-balanced diet. This will help prevent any nutritional disorder in your animal. However, if there is a calcium, vitamin...

Top Three 'Starter' Birds
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PetMD Editorial

What's harder than choosing your first pet bird? Hmmm...not much. So we've made it easy for you by choosing three “starter” birds that are perfect for the budding bird fancier. Birds make wonderful pets. And we're not just talking about birds you see on TV. Sure, Big Bird from Sesame Street looks like he's house-trained, but think logistics; e.g., the amount of food and...

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