Bird Care

England’s Penguins Given Antifungal Meds, NOT “Happy Pills!”

by Arnold Carreiro

Contrary to the reports hitting the web this month, Northern England’s Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary did not give their penguins antidepressants! The penguins have been given another medicine to protect themselves in the cold and wet UK winters though…

by Ron Callari

It's a little known fact, especially since they won the Super Bowl, but in actuality there is no bird in ornithology known as the seahawk. Multiple sources, including the Seattle Seahawks' own website admits that seahawks don't exist.

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How To Care For Your Wild Birds Through The Winter Season

by Arnold Carreiro

Helping out your wild bird friends doesn’t stop just because you’re falling behind on your Christmas list, if anything, winter is the time of year for you to double down to feed our migrating feathered friends. I’ve pulled together some top tips to lend a hand to wild birds during these chilly months:

by Arnold Carreiro

You and your pets are at your most comfortable at home, but if you haven’t been careful with keeping toxic common household items far away from fuzzy, feathered and scaly family members, you’re asking for trouble. Here’s some simple tips to avoid having to take Fido to get his tummy pumped:

Presidential 'Hunger Games' Selects This Year's Turkey Survivors!

by Ron Callari

A lucky turkey by the name of Popcorn secured a pardon from the Leader of the Free World the day before Thanksgiving. The holiday ritual is America's way of honoring a long-standing tradition in a very symbolic way. In the 66th annual presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey, courtesy of the National Turkey Federation, the White House drew an analogy to the current box office hit, "Hunger Games."

by Arnold Carreiro

We all want the best for our feathered friends, so I’ve put together a list of useful information for your bird to get the most nutrition out of its diet. When your bird is healthy, satisfied and happy, everyone’s a winner!

by Kitty Devine

The economy has created a surge in the number of people engaged in urban farming. This has led to an increase in the number of people keeping chickens to lay eggs. Many of these chickens have made their way into the hearts of their owners -- and from there into the house. This has, in turn, led to the creation that would have shocked our farming forebears -- the chicken diaper.