<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552</id><updated>2011-04-21T20:09:43.992-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Birds and You</title><subtitle type='html'>It's great to hear the birds chirping in the morning making it sweeter and brighter. Watching birds is a great activity for those who enjoy the outdoors.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>120</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8232749686161180179</id><published>2008-02-23T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-23T09:00:23.244-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Recognize A Healthy Budgie</title><summary type='text'>By Anna-Marie Stewart  Whether you are looking to buy a budgie, already have a budgie or even own multiple budgies, health is of utmost importance. A budgie can go downhill really quickly if it gets ill, so it is really important to know what a healthy budgie looks like and to watch for any signs that may be pointing to the bird being slightly unwell or even very ill.  A healthy budgerigar is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8232749686161180179/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8232749686161180179' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8232749686161180179'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8232749686161180179'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-to-recognize-healthy-budgie.html' title='How To Recognize A Healthy Budgie'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8478373687429562955</id><published>2008-02-21T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-21T09:00:19.618-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Are 304-Grade Stainless Steel Bird Cages Safe For Birds?</title><summary type='text'>By David Hermansen  If you're wondering whether or not 304-grade stainless steel bird cages are bird-safe, the answer is definite "yes!"  In fact, it's the only material used in bird cages these days that I feel 100% secure about putting my bird in.  With the growing amount of powder-coated brand names being found to have toxic levels of harmful components in them, the safest bet is to get a 304-</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8478373687429562955/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8478373687429562955' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8478373687429562955'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8478373687429562955'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/are-304-grade-stainless-steel-bird.html' title='Are 304-Grade Stainless Steel Bird Cages Safe For Birds?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5527387290143518937</id><published>2008-02-19T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-19T09:00:35.939-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Basics "Do You Have What It Takes To Be A A Bird Owner?"</title><summary type='text'>By Nancy Mcdaniel  There are many things to consider when owning a pet bird. Do you have enough room?l Do you have enough patience? Is our house set up to have a bird? If not , are you willing to invest in what it takes to have a home that's "bird safe"?. Do you have the time it takes to care for a bird? Do you know what kind of bird you want? Are you ready for a long-term commitment?  These are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5527387290143518937/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5527387290143518937' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5527387290143518937'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5527387290143518937'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/bird-basics-do-you-have-what-it-takes.html' title='Bird Basics &quot;Do You Have What It Takes To Be A A Bird Owner?&quot;'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6032041023297150721</id><published>2008-02-17T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-17T09:00:19.919-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Breed African Grey Parrots</title><summary type='text'>By Azmi Adnan  For breeding African grey parrots, first of all you will need to acquire a true pair. Identify the sex of your birds before you set them up for breeding. This can be done with DNA sexing if you do not want any fuss. However, surgical sexing is recommended since it enables the physical examination of the birds' sexual organs and the detection of any potential diseases. As in other </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6032041023297150721/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6032041023297150721' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6032041023297150721'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6032041023297150721'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-to-breed-african-grey-parrots.html' title='How To Breed African Grey Parrots'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7200671009156111553</id><published>2008-02-15T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-15T09:00:48.605-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Keep Your Budgerigar Happy</title><summary type='text'>By Anna-Marie Stewart  A budgie is one of the cutest pets one could wish to own, but how do we keep them happy?  Budgies are instinctively used to living in a flock and love constant chatter and  company. I would never suggest getting a budgie if it's going to spend most of the day all on it's own. The least a single indoor budgie needs of company would be either radio or tv.  If you are going to</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7200671009156111553/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7200671009156111553' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7200671009156111553'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7200671009156111553'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-to-keep-your-budgerigar-happy.html' title='How To Keep Your Budgerigar Happy'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5917863105779293</id><published>2008-02-13T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-13T09:00:22.704-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Birding Binoculars Will Get You Closer to Nature</title><summary type='text'>By Jack Hunter  While birds are beautiful and fascinating, it's hard to get close to most of them. Many species are timid and afraid of humans.  However, using birding binoculars gives you the best of both worlds.  You can see beautiful specimens up close and personal, without having to frighten or disturb them.  Users of these binoculars will be able to feel as though they're within arms reach </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5917863105779293/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5917863105779293' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5917863105779293'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5917863105779293'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/birding-binoculars-will-get-you-closer.html' title='Birding Binoculars Will Get You Closer to Nature'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8718076908261698063</id><published>2008-02-11T09:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-11T19:32:40.287-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Wing Clipping Pet Parrots -  African Grey Parrots, Amazon Parrots, Macaws, Cockatoos and Conures</title><summary type='text'>By Louise Prowse  To wing clip or not to wing clip that is the question.  This is a question most pet bird owners will ask themselves at some time. There has been so much written on this subject you probably feel that it has been done to death however I have not read any articles written by breeders on this subject and I felt that an article from a breeders view point may help to give another </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8718076908261698063/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8718076908261698063' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8718076908261698063'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8718076908261698063'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/wing-clipping-pet-parrots-african-grey.html' title='Wing Clipping Pet Parrots -  African Grey Parrots, Amazon Parrots, Macaws, Cockatoos and Conures'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5207261328645164187</id><published>2008-02-09T09:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-10T09:47:13.726-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Keeping Budgerigars - One Of Each Sex</title><summary type='text'>By Anna-Marie Stewart  Keeping 2 budgies is always beneficial to the birds themselves, although it may make it harder for you to tame them. If you want to tame them and you have 2, then it's best to have 2 males. If you really want to keep 2 birds then 2 males are the best option, as they will rarely bicker and fight, whereas 2 females will spend most of their time doing just that.  It's also </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5207261328645164187/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5207261328645164187' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5207261328645164187'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5207261328645164187'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/keeping-budgerigars-one-of-each-sex.html' title='Keeping Budgerigars - One Of Each Sex'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7275907071945985686</id><published>2008-02-07T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-07T09:00:26.212-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Buying A Parrot As A Pet - How To Find A Parrot Breeder And What To Ask Them</title><summary type='text'>By Louise Prowse  We have been successfully breeding and rearing parrots for over 20 years.  During this time we have seen and experienced many changes and improvements.  Not only in technology and welfare but also in the understanding of keeping parrots as pets. This includes all species of parrot including macaws, cockatoos, african and timneh grey parrots, amazon parrots, pionus parrots and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7275907071945985686/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7275907071945985686' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7275907071945985686'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7275907071945985686'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/buying-parrot-as-pet-how-to-find-parrot.html' title='Buying A Parrot As A Pet - How To Find A Parrot Breeder And What To Ask Them'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4357553485647121007</id><published>2008-02-05T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-05T09:00:21.879-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Teach Your Parrot Not To Bite</title><summary type='text'>By Azmi Adnan  Learning how to teach your parrot not to bite is one of the most important skills for a pet parrot owner. However it takes a lot of time and commitment. Given the right circumstances, parrots can learn a lot of things because they are intelligent birds. Repetition will teach your bird to stop biting and your friends and family will enjoy its presence.  One of the main reasons why </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4357553485647121007/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4357553485647121007' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4357553485647121007'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4357553485647121007'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-to-teach-your-parrot-not-to-bite.html' title='How To Teach Your Parrot Not To Bite'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2960121740065433949</id><published>2008-02-03T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-03T09:00:15.953-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Spread Your Wings to California's Bird Fests</title><summary type='text'>By Eshwarya Patel  Birds, small animals, butterflies, flowers and trees; does this sound like a good time to you? Well, California has a great variety of Nature Festivals to attend; all you need to do is pick your area. Every month of the year offers some kind of birding event for those who like to bird watch. In January, you can watch the ducks, geese and other water foul migrate annually. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2960121740065433949/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2960121740065433949' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2960121740065433949'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2960121740065433949'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/spread-your-wings-to-californias-bird.html' title='Spread Your Wings to California&apos;s Bird Fests'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7124148729838494639</id><published>2008-02-01T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-01T09:00:23.735-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Congo African Grey - Before You Make A Purchase</title><summary type='text'>By Azmi Adnan  Before you visit the pet shop to look at Congo African Grey parrots for sale, decide if this parrot specie is exactly what you are looking for as a pet. Keeping this parrot is a lifelong commitment and dedication because they can live for up to 65 years old. Teaching your parrot to talk takes lots of patience and some African Greys never talk at all. Some of them make loud </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7124148729838494639/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7124148729838494639' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7124148729838494639'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7124148729838494639'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/02/congo-african-grey-before-you-make.html' title='Congo African Grey - Before You Make A Purchase'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4321720930530694718</id><published>2008-01-31T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-31T09:00:18.082-08:00</updated><title type='text'>African Grey Parrot, Choosing A Cage</title><summary type='text'>By Azmi Adnan  When choosing a bird cage for your African Grey parrot, the bigger the size, the better. Your parrot will love the extra space to move about and build its confidence. It is also a good idea to purchase a bird cage that opens from the top as this allows your bird to scale out onto a higher perch. And parrots love to scale.  Bird cages for the African Grey, Congo African Grey or </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4321720930530694718/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4321720930530694718' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4321720930530694718'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4321720930530694718'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/african-grey-parrot-choosing-cage.html' title='African Grey Parrot, Choosing A Cage'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7154536009772170207</id><published>2008-01-29T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-29T09:00:15.450-08:00</updated><title type='text'>African Grey Parrot, What You Need To Know First</title><summary type='text'>By Azmi Adnan  There are two sub-species of the African Grey parrot - they are the known as the Congo African Grey - with light grey feathers, deep red tails and black beaks, and the Timneh African Grey, which are smaller in size with a darker charcoal grey color, a darker maroon tail, and a colored horn beak. There is also the lesser known species known as the Ghana African Grey which is similar</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7154536009772170207/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7154536009772170207' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7154536009772170207'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7154536009772170207'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/african-grey-parrot-what-you-need-to.html' title='African Grey Parrot, What You Need To Know First'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8832094268040902388</id><published>2008-01-27T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-27T09:00:17.118-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Attracting More Birds During the Winter - 3 Easy Ways</title><summary type='text'>By Vicki Larsen  Winter and cold  weather has come to much of the country.   You may not think of winter as a good time to watch birds, but I find it excellent bird watching weather. There things you can do to make their lives easier and your watching more enjoyable. It consists of three simple things:  provide food, water and shelter.  Food Supply  With very cold temperatures and snow covering </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8832094268040902388/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8832094268040902388' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8832094268040902388'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8832094268040902388'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/attracting-more-birds-during-winter-3.html' title='Attracting More Birds During the Winter - 3 Easy Ways'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-9094164608848046113</id><published>2008-01-25T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-25T09:00:41.843-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Selecting Food For Your Bird</title><summary type='text'>By Kimberly Webber  When selecting the appropriate food for your bird, it is important to think about certain things and ask yourself several questions. You should keep in mind the type of bird or birds you own and their size. Do they need a seed and pelleted diet? Do they like to eat food from their talon, or out of their dish? Does  your bird make a large mess when eating. Does your bird have </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/9094164608848046113/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=9094164608848046113' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9094164608848046113'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9094164608848046113'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/selecting-food-for-your-bird.html' title='Selecting Food For Your Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8406630342658496562</id><published>2008-01-19T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-19T09:00:16.785-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Get Your Quaker Parrot Talking</title><summary type='text'>By Blake Allen  Looking to get your Quaker Parrot talking?  One of the most appealing features of a Quaker parrot is talking.  These friendly birds can hold conversations and imitate sounds quite effectively how.  However, they don't always do it the way we want.  Many people attempt to teach their parrots to talk through the use of tapes or discs.  Often, they're disappointed.  While small birds</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8406630342658496562/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8406630342658496562' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8406630342658496562'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8406630342658496562'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/get-your-quaker-parrot-talking.html' title='Get Your Quaker Parrot Talking'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6200139927449753960</id><published>2008-01-15T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-15T09:00:20.772-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Pet Canary Care</title><summary type='text'>By Barry Mcgee  If you're considering sharing your home with a pet canary, it's probably because you've heard so much about their nearly constant, bubbly singing. Join the club! Since the seventeenth century, pet owners the world over have kept canaries for nothing more than the sheer pleasure of birdsong filling their homes. A canary is not merely a feathered music box, though, and pet canary </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6200139927449753960/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6200139927449753960' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6200139927449753960'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6200139927449753960'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/pet-canary-care.html' title='Pet Canary Care'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2405156808840827468</id><published>2008-01-11T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-11T09:00:21.614-08:00</updated><title type='text'>3 Simple Steps to Change Your Parrot's Bad Behavior</title><summary type='text'>By Mikael Rieck  To be the lucky owner of pet parrot can be a stressful experience. Whether you have parrots, macaws, conures, parakeets or any other type of pet parrots, you will need to train them to some extent. So far you may have experienced a lot of problems with your pet and you might even have been bitten or attacked by it. Maybe it hasn't been you but someone in your family or guests </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2405156808840827468/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2405156808840827468' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2405156808840827468'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2405156808840827468'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/3-simple-steps-to-change-your-parrots.html' title='3 Simple Steps to Change Your Parrot&apos;s Bad Behavior'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5330805741835886949</id><published>2008-01-09T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-09T09:00:28.265-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Teaching Your Parrot Bird To Talk</title><summary type='text'>By Azmi Adnan  To have a talking bird, it is preferable that you purchase a young, hand raised bird between the ages of two and six months.  Older birds will not learn as fast and wild or untrained birds will be more difficult to train as they have already got used to the sounds ingrained in their heads.  If you can only purchase an adult bird, you will need a lot of patience to train it to talk </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5330805741835886949/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5330805741835886949' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5330805741835886949'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5330805741835886949'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/teaching-your-parrot-bird-to-talk.html' title='Teaching Your Parrot Bird To Talk'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5901964637997757298</id><published>2008-01-03T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-01-03T09:00:30.206-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Tame Your Pet Bird</title><summary type='text'>By Azmi Adnan  Keeping a bird as a pet can be interesting and rewarding, especially if your bird is from the parrot family that can live for many years.  These birds can be easily tamed and trained to perform tricks or to talk and sing with amazing clarity.  A tamed pet parrot can be your life-long companion and keep you company.  Many pet parrot owners find joy training their birds to talk, and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5901964637997757298/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5901964637997757298' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5901964637997757298'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5901964637997757298'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-tame-your-pet-bird.html' title='How To Tame Your Pet Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6855225457740113731</id><published>2007-12-29T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-29T09:00:35.377-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Breeders - How to Build Your Business Online</title><summary type='text'>By CS Swarens  For new bird owners, venturing into bird ownership can be fun and rewarding, but also overwhelming.  Potential customers are not just looking for quality birds that suit their needs, but also a bird breeder that they can trust. If you're a bird breeder looking to pull potential customers away from the mass-production bird factories known as pet stores, keep reading for great tips </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6855225457740113731/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6855225457740113731' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6855225457740113731'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6855225457740113731'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/12/bird-breeders-how-to-build-your.html' title='Bird Breeders - How to Build Your Business Online'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-540890705379586311</id><published>2007-12-21T09:01:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-21T09:01:51.163-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Winter Thaw Provides Camouflage For Birds</title><summary type='text'>By Marjie Gemmell  After a five inch snow fall a few days ago, a night of rain and rising temperatures created the expected results, MELTING SNOW.  Despite a persistent, but light mist, I opted for a morning bird walk.  Birding activity was very slow along the river trail, with only a few birds observed flitting high up in the trees.  After a mile or so, I became aware of rustling noises in the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/540890705379586311/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=540890705379586311' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/540890705379586311'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/540890705379586311'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/12/winter-thaw-provides-camouflage-for.html' title='Winter Thaw Provides Camouflage For Birds'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-9175547093142598898</id><published>2007-12-15T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-15T09:00:44.077-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Fix Your Parrot's Problems - Parrot Behavior Training</title><summary type='text'>By Juan Rodriguez Villa  If you are a parrot owner, maybe you have a lot of problems with your bird pet. It is possible that your parrot, parakeet or cockatiel bites you or attacks anyone that comes near its cage. Whatever the case, we are always facing a "behavior problem" that can be fixed with the correct behaviour training.  If you were already thinking that your wild parrot had no cure for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/9175547093142598898/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=9175547093142598898' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9175547093142598898'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9175547093142598898'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-fix-your-parrots-problems-parrot.html' title='How To Fix Your Parrot&apos;s Problems - Parrot Behavior Training'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-9006901873508406863</id><published>2007-12-13T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-12-13T09:00:27.563-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Winter Advantage - Clusters Of Cardinals</title><summary type='text'>By Marjie Gemmell  A few days ago we had our first significant snowfall of the winter season.  The snow began around midnight and continued through the morning and early afternoon hours.  When all was said and done, we had about five inches of the white stuff.  This snow was of the wet, heavy variety which mounds so beautifully on fences, porch rails, tree limbs and bird feeders. This type of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/9006901873508406863/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=9006901873508406863' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9006901873508406863'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9006901873508406863'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/12/winter-advantage-clusters-of-cardinals.html' title='Winter Advantage - Clusters Of Cardinals'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3521748880756660681</id><published>2007-11-27T09:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-27T09:05:33.607-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Pet Parrots</title><summary type='text'>By Edgar Dapremont  I have never been much of a bird person. I think either myself or one of my brothers or sisters probably owned a parakeet when I was younger. We definitely did not own a pet parrot. I know that one of my college buddies did own a pet parrot and and as I recall he was quite a character. I remember how intelligent that parrot was and I must say I was impressed how well my friend</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3521748880756660681/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3521748880756660681' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3521748880756660681'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3521748880756660681'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/pet-parrots.html' title='Pet Parrots'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3298290108936986494</id><published>2007-11-23T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-23T09:00:57.550-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Backyard Birders Beware - Soft Cooing!</title><summary type='text'>By David R Price  One of our favorite backyard birds is the dove. We enjoy the soft cooing sounds in the early mornings. They are classy, elegant, and seemingly mild mannered. The landings can be an adventure, as doves are not the most graceful flyers, We especially enjoy seeing them nest and raise their young in our backyard and relish their company with our morning coffee. So naturally, we fell</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3298290108936986494/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3298290108936986494' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3298290108936986494'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3298290108936986494'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/backyard-birders-beware-soft-cooing.html' title='Backyard Birders Beware - Soft Cooing!'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8453875444560354470</id><published>2007-11-21T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-21T09:00:32.201-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Quaker Parrots Love Baths</title><summary type='text'>By Andrew Rocuant  Yes, and your quaker parrot should take baths regularly to stay clean and healthy. Without regular baths, a quaker parrot can build up oil and dust that even a quaker's vigorous preening can't remove which can lead to illness.  Ideally, you should select a location for your quaker parrot's bath that is ok to get wet, like the kitchen table. Allow up to a 6 foot area for splash,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8453875444560354470/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8453875444560354470' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8453875444560354470'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8453875444560354470'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/quaker-parrots-love-baths.html' title='Quaker Parrots Love Baths'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-1047002495928473562</id><published>2007-11-19T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-19T09:00:29.304-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Birdwatching Necessities for the Beginner</title><summary type='text'>By Ken Lawless  Birdwatching is one of America's most popular outdoor activities. Those of us who love birds, have watched birds, in our back yards or at the local parks, raise and support their families. But every so often we have the urge to escape beyond these confinements and go out into the wild to watch birds in their native habitats.  If you haven't been on a bird watching outing before, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/1047002495928473562/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=1047002495928473562' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/1047002495928473562'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/1047002495928473562'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/birdwatching-necessities-for-beginner.html' title='Birdwatching Necessities for the Beginner'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5630626082941406456</id><published>2007-11-17T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-17T09:00:37.191-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The Yellowhammer - Our State Bird</title><summary type='text'>By David R Price  One day my wife Kay and I had an interesting revelation. We have lived in Alabama our entire lives and we both enjoy watching birds of all types. We realized we had never seen our state bird. It started like this, "Kay, have you ever seen a yellowhammer?", to which she replied, "I don't think I have, Have you? What does it look like?" Well, this happens to be our state bird and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5630626082941406456/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5630626082941406456' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5630626082941406456'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5630626082941406456'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/yellowhammer-our-state-bird.html' title='The Yellowhammer - Our State Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6127086339815048868</id><published>2007-11-15T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-15T09:00:34.621-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Watching - Advice For Your First Time Out</title><summary type='text'>By Richard Chapo  Fall is a great time for bird watching. If you are going to give it a try for the first time, there are some guidelines you should follow to make sure you get the most out of it.  Avid birders  are all about sightings and keeping a life list. A life list is simply a list of the birds you have personally seen over the years. Keeping a life list can become very addictive and more </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6127086339815048868/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6127086339815048868' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6127086339815048868'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6127086339815048868'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/bird-watching-advice-for-your-first.html' title='Bird Watching - Advice For Your First Time Out'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3728659341457094852</id><published>2007-11-13T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-13T09:00:42.724-08:00</updated><title type='text'>What You Need to Know About Mute Swans</title><summary type='text'>By Andrew Grey  The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wing beats. Mute swans breed in the British Isles, north central Europe and north central Asia.  Although strikingly elegant, mute swans (Cygnus olor) are one of the bay's most harmful species, edging out native </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3728659341457094852/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3728659341457094852' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3728659341457094852'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3728659341457094852'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-you-need-to-know-about-mute-swans.html' title='What You Need to Know About Mute Swans'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6573485877637867178</id><published>2007-11-11T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-11T09:00:29.217-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Attracting Nesting Birds</title><summary type='text'>By David R Price  Welcome back. By now your yard is full of bird feeders, songs, and feathered friends darting about. Are you ready to watch these same birds prepare their nests and raise their young? If so, it isn't hard! You can now share all aspects of the birding family. Watch the courtship, nest building, laying eggs, feeding the babies, and finally watching the children leave the nest. We </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6573485877637867178/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6573485877637867178' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6573485877637867178'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6573485877637867178'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/attracting-nesting-birds.html' title='Attracting Nesting Birds'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-9098114158083961969</id><published>2007-11-09T09:00:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-09T09:00:49.950-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The Silent Swooper</title><summary type='text'>By Frankie Goh  IF YOU have ever walked in the woods at night, you may have heard the plaintive hooting of the silent swoopers-the owls. Since there are at least 145 species of owls worldwide, most people could get within earshot of an owl. You can find the common barn owl throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, and many parts of Asia, as well as in Tasmania and other areas of Australia. What </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/9098114158083961969/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=9098114158083961969' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9098114158083961969'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9098114158083961969'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/11/silent-swooper.html' title='The Silent Swooper'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6028916155103104274</id><published>2007-10-31T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-31T09:00:23.040-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Quetzal - The Resplendent Bird</title><summary type='text'>By Frankie Goh  COSTA RICA covers less than 0.03 percent of the earth's surface, yet it is home to 875 registered species of birds. According to one source, that is more than the number found in Canada and the United States combined. It is, therefore, not surprising that Costa Rica has become a principal destination for bird-watching enthusiasts. Let us share with you our journey to view one of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6028916155103104274/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6028916155103104274' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6028916155103104274'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6028916155103104274'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/quetzal-resplendent-bird.html' title='Quetzal - The Resplendent Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-824346039714411352</id><published>2007-10-29T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-29T09:00:35.606-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Suet Bird Feeders - Winter Bird Feeder for Your Yard</title><summary type='text'>By J Ruppel  Winter time - the plants have dropped their leaves, the insects and grubs are hiding in their cocoons or burrowed in hiding places, and if there is something out that a bird might eat it is often hidden under a few inches of snow.  If you are looking to help the birds by feeding them, what's the best approach?  A common winter time feeder is a suet bird feeder.  So, why use suet, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/824346039714411352/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=824346039714411352' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/824346039714411352'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/824346039714411352'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/suet-bird-feeders-winter-bird-feeder.html' title='Suet Bird Feeders - Winter Bird Feeder for Your Yard'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2298009596916844039</id><published>2007-10-27T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-27T09:00:35.254-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Pet Bird Safety at Home - Things You Ought to Know</title><summary type='text'>By Moses Wright  Many of us have heard stories about birds outlasting their owners. This is a surprise to many, considering the delicate appearance of most species of birds. Birds, especially canaries, were used by miners to test the quality of the air deep in the mines. When the air reaches relatively unhealthy levels, the canaries are affected adversely and succumb to the fatal effects. This </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2298009596916844039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2298009596916844039' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2298009596916844039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2298009596916844039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/pet-bird-safety-at-home-things-you.html' title='Pet Bird Safety at Home - Things You Ought to Know'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6531893145321814438</id><published>2007-10-25T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-25T09:00:28.375-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Eagles Riding The Storm Out Of Joint</title><summary type='text'>By April Lorier  Eagles have always fascinated me - especially the bald eagle. There are over a hundred species of eagles, but because our National Emblem has been the Bald Eagle since 1782, it has had more "face time" in the classroom. It is no longer on the endangered list since June of this year.  Every state in our Union has eagles except Hawaii, so people are constantly reporting "eagle </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6531893145321814438/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6531893145321814438' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6531893145321814438'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6531893145321814438'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/eagles-riding-storm-out-of-joint.html' title='Eagles Riding The Storm Out Of Joint'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8571724289268094366</id><published>2007-10-23T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-23T09:00:34.091-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Teaching Your Parakeet to Talk</title><summary type='text'>By Miranda Bain  There are two different ways to teach your parakeet to talk. One way is to train him/her to mimic what you are saying. This way is far less time consuming as all you need to do is repeat the same words consistently of what you want your parakeet to say whenever you are around him/her.  They other way is much more difficult because you are trying to train your bird to talk with </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8571724289268094366/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8571724289268094366' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8571724289268094366'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8571724289268094366'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/teaching-your-parakeet-to-talk.html' title='Teaching Your Parakeet to Talk'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4150989947333847478</id><published>2007-10-19T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-19T09:00:39.910-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders - Ways to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Feeder</title><summary type='text'>By J Ruppel  There are really 2 basic approaches to keeping squirrels out of your bird feeder.  The first is to simply try to block them from getting to the feeder.  There are two common types of feeders that do that.  Baffled Bird Feeder - By simply restricting access to the the food in the feeder, you frustrate them and they move off.  The advantage to using a baffle is that it more or less </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4150989947333847478/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4150989947333847478' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4150989947333847478'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4150989947333847478'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/squirrel-proof-bird-feeders-ways-to-get.html' title='Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders - Ways to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Feeder'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8063514766096673274</id><published>2007-10-17T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-17T09:00:41.474-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Parrot Food - What Not To Feed Them!</title><summary type='text'>By Iziah Shumkel  Not all foods are good parrot foods.  It has often been said that parrots can eat just about anything that we humans can eat, this is just not the truth.  It would be a wise decision, to forget that what tastes good to you must also taste good for your parrot.  Many foods are just unable to be digested well by the parrot and may lead to an upset gastrointestinal tract.  There </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8063514766096673274/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8063514766096673274' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8063514766096673274'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8063514766096673274'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/parrot-food-what-not-to-feed-them.html' title='Parrot Food - What Not To Feed Them!'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4394389122744423296</id><published>2007-10-15T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-15T09:00:31.133-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Humming Bird Feeders Provide Hours Of Enjoyment - But Must Be Maintained For Your Birds' Safety</title><summary type='text'>By Bob Deweese  Humming birds are amazing little creatures, and it's hard to watch one  hovering in the same spot for even a few moments without being a bit awestruck  at this marvel of creation. And what better way to enjoy this attraction right  from your very own home than with a good humming bird feeder. Kids and adults  alike will love this backyard attraction, and soon you will discover </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4394389122744423296/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4394389122744423296' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4394389122744423296'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4394389122744423296'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/humming-bird-feeders-provide-hours-of.html' title='Humming Bird Feeders Provide Hours Of Enjoyment - But Must Be Maintained For Your Birds&apos; Safety'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2519483111480087480</id><published>2007-10-13T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-13T09:00:16.269-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Creating a Birder's Paradise</title><summary type='text'>By Casey Ryan  When I first thought about writing on this topic, I was going to say that creating a bird sanctuary is a piece of cake. But, as I was out feeding the birds this morning, I reflected on all that we have done to create our own bird sanctuary and decided that would be an over simplification of the process.  While it�s not all that difficult to create an inviting environment for the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2519483111480087480/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2519483111480087480' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2519483111480087480'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2519483111480087480'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/creating-birders-paradise.html' title='Creating a Birder&apos;s Paradise'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-755504301058362245</id><published>2007-10-11T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-11T09:00:29.683-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African Grey Parrot - What Type Of Cage Should You Buy?</title><summary type='text'>By Iziah Shumkel  There are a plethora of choices available when it comes to cages for your African Grey.  What should always try to look through the cosmetic aspects of the cage, and instead focus on what your African Grey really needs.  There are numerous shapes in which parrot cages come in, from square to round it of course rectangle.  It is very advisable however, that you do not opt for our</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/755504301058362245/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=755504301058362245' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/755504301058362245'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/755504301058362245'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/african-grey-parrot-what-type-of-cage.html' title='African Grey Parrot - What Type Of Cage Should You Buy?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6874476099510322251</id><published>2007-10-09T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-09T09:00:28.145-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sun Conure Care - How To Properly Care For A Conure Parrot</title><summary type='text'>By Danny Learton  The Sun Conure is one of the most popular birds being sold today. They are fairly reasonably priced, making them a great starter bird. They are hardy, and easy to care for. They are playful and easy to handle, and the only real drawback is they are a loud screeching bird. They are not known to be good talkers.  In my opinion, the great attraction is their beauty. Their bright </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6874476099510322251/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6874476099510322251' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6874476099510322251'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6874476099510322251'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/sun-conure-care-how-to-properly-care.html' title='Sun Conure Care - How To Properly Care For A Conure Parrot'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3183028572571285657</id><published>2007-10-07T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-07T09:00:24.206-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Enjoying and Aiding Our Feathered Friends in Winter</title><summary type='text'>By Kay Swanson  One of my favorite pastimes on cold winter days is to sit by the window with a hot cup of coffee in my hands watching the wild birds at our feeders.  They come by ones and twos and some travel in flocks, but as long as there is feed available, they keep coming.  Even the seed that falls on the ground from the hyper feeding habits of the smaller birds, is food for the ground </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3183028572571285657/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3183028572571285657' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3183028572571285657'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3183028572571285657'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/enjoying-and-aiding-our-feathered.html' title='Enjoying and Aiding Our Feathered Friends in Winter'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3552731195432396791</id><published>2007-10-05T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-05T09:00:27.673-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Parrot Toys - Should I Buy Them?</title><summary type='text'>By Iziah Shumkel  Toys for your parrot are an essential part of its development. Store bought toys come in a variety of styles, shapes, colors and textures which add to the appeal of the parrot toy.  Unlike many other animals such as cats and dogs, parrots see in color so variations in color make the toy more enjoyable for the bird. Your parrot will enjoy an arrange of different toys although it </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3552731195432396791/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3552731195432396791' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3552731195432396791'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3552731195432396791'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/parrot-toys-should-i-buy-them.html' title='Parrot Toys - Should I Buy Them?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3970514579254811082</id><published>2007-10-03T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-03T09:00:31.368-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Parrot Cages And What To Look For</title><summary type='text'>By Iziah Shumkel  Apart from the general health of your bird ,parrot cages are probably the greatest setup costs of keeping a bird. Parrot  cages vary so much in size and style that it would be hard to make a recommendation from any particular type.  We can only give you some suggestions on what you should and should not look for.  First and foremost the cage must be generously sized.  Any bird </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3970514579254811082/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3970514579254811082' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3970514579254811082'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3970514579254811082'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/parrot-cages-and-what-to-look-for.html' title='Parrot Cages And What To Look For'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7684105566319237153</id><published>2007-10-01T09:01:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-10-01T09:01:06.400-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Talking Parrot - Which One Is The Best?</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Iziah_Shumkel]Iziah ShumkelSo you want a talking parrot but you�re not sure which one is the best, well hopefully this may help you out. African and Timneh Greys are the stars of show as far as talking parrots go. Both are members of the African Grey family. Often the larger bird is known as a Congo African Grey. The Timneh is smaller and has a horn colored </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7684105566319237153/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7684105566319237153' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7684105566319237153'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7684105566319237153'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/10/talking-parrot-which-one-is-best.html' title='Talking Parrot - Which One Is The Best?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6572999749763491776</id><published>2007-09-29T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-29T09:00:24.967-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Buying A Parrot?  Things You Should Consider</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Iziah_Shumkel]Iziah ShumkelParrots tend to hold a special place in animals lovers hearts, they are much admired throughout the world. A parrots intelligence is an attractive quality that attracts a lot of animal lovers but this can be a two edged sword. Because of their intelligence they require a lot of stimulation and attention for them to remain both </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6572999749763491776/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6572999749763491776' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6572999749763491776'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6572999749763491776'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/buying-parrot-things-you-should.html' title='Buying A Parrot?  Things You Should Consider'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6932777760908528604</id><published>2007-09-27T09:01:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-27T09:01:06.341-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Houses Buying Guide</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Keith_Londrie]Keith LondrieYou love birds or you want to make your garden a cheerful place by inviting many birds to nest in it? No matter what is the reason if you are reading these lines you are serious about buying a bird house.There is a great choice of bird houses both at the online shops and the conventional stores. Although many of the bird houses </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6932777760908528604/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6932777760908528604' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6932777760908528604'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6932777760908528604'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/bird-houses-buying-guide.html' title='Bird Houses Buying Guide'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4951925917848690046</id><published>2007-09-25T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-25T09:00:38.709-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Pick Out The Perfect Macaw</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dave_Womach]Dave WomachChoosing a Macaw that�s right for your family can be hard. Pet stores these days can tend to focus more on profits than on raising a healthy well adjusted Macaw. So I thought I�d give you three tips to look for when purchasing a macaw.Tip #1 � Stay EducatedBefore purchasing a Macaw you really need to make sure you know what you�re </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4951925917848690046/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4951925917848690046' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4951925917848690046'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4951925917848690046'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/how-to-pick-out-perfect-macaw.html' title='How To Pick Out The Perfect Macaw'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2454088875822860918</id><published>2007-09-23T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-23T09:00:38.539-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Talking Parrot - Do You Really Want One?</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Iziah_Shumkel]Iziah ShumkelIf you want a talking bird here are some things you should consider.  Most of the birds who talk are some type of parrot.  Not all parrot's species are talkers, though.  Some birds are well renowned for the talking, such as the African Grey parrots and budgies (often known as Parakeets), while others, such as ravens, really don't </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2454088875822860918/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2454088875822860918' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2454088875822860918'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2454088875822860918'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/talking-parrot-do-you-really-want-one.html' title='Talking Parrot - Do You Really Want One?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8712804072050510134</id><published>2007-09-21T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-21T09:00:29.748-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Parrot Cages - Where To Place Them?</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Iziah_Shumkel]Iziah ShumkelAlthough this seems like a trivial matter, where you place your Parrot Cage is very important. There are a lot of things to consider about the placement of your Parrot cage. You should not place a parrot cage anywhere near source of radiant heat or draft. This at first may seem obvious but some heat sources are anything but.  Heating</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8712804072050510134/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8712804072050510134' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8712804072050510134'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8712804072050510134'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/parrot-cages-where-to-place-them.html' title='Parrot Cages - Where To Place Them?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-17016322802679584</id><published>2007-09-19T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-19T09:00:21.897-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Parrot Food - Just The Basics!</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Iziah_Shumkel]Iziah ShumkelThere are lots of different ways that you can feed your parrot.  Now some of these may require more work than others where as some of them are as easy and grabbing a bag of bird seed and pouring it into their feeder.  All of them can be  good for your bird, although feeding a variety of parrot foods as opposed to a singular food </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/17016322802679584/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=17016322802679584' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/17016322802679584'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/17016322802679584'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/parrot-food-just-basics.html' title='Parrot Food - Just The Basics!'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3996588469294562583</id><published>2007-09-17T09:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-17T09:00:25.799-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Commonly Known Swan Species</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Grey]Andrew GreySwans are the larges and generally considered the most beautiful of the waterfowl. A male is known as a cob, a female is a pen, and the young are called cygnets. Swans are large water birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. Swans are creatures of habit, often mating for life and breeding in the same place year </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3996588469294562583/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3996588469294562583' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3996588469294562583'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3996588469294562583'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/commonly-known-swan-species.html' title='Commonly Known Swan Species'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5768126749238584335</id><published>2007-09-15T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-15T09:01:02.249-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Food Rewards for Training your Performing Parrot</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rachel_F.]Rachel F.If you have given it a lot of thought and you're not sure what treat your pet bird likes, then you need to create a desire in your parrot to have a certain treat. Start by offering a small amount of the treat food with the parrots regular food each day. When you see the bird beginning to eat the treat before he goes to his regular food you </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5768126749238584335/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5768126749238584335' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5768126749238584335'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5768126749238584335'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/food-rewards-for-training-your.html' title='Food Rewards for Training your Performing Parrot'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7868199075118949373</id><published>2007-09-13T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-13T09:01:05.033-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Training Your Pet Bird</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rachel_F.]Rachel F.If the only animal training you have done in the past has been with a dog then you need to stop right now and rethink everything you know about animal training! Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years. Most birds have never been "domesticated" Dogs are always looking to the leader of the pack, following his or her lead and trying </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7868199075118949373/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7868199075118949373' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7868199075118949373'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7868199075118949373'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/training-your-pet-bird.html' title='Training Your Pet Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5825102944141770529</id><published>2007-09-11T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-11T09:00:54.114-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Decorative Bird Houses - How It All Began</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerHumans have a natural tendency to decorate and make things better. We like adorning our houses with all sorts of frills and ornaments. During the holiday seasons, we put up whatever decorations are necessary for the current festivities. Neighbors sometimes even compete as to the lavishness of their trimmings.It's hard to explain </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5825102944141770529/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5825102944141770529' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5825102944141770529'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5825102944141770529'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/decorative-bird-houses-how-it-all-began.html' title='Decorative Bird Houses - How It All Began'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5997189931751764161</id><published>2007-09-09T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-09T09:00:51.978-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Senegal Parrots - Feed and Nutrition</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Erin_Kurwicki]Erin KurwickiI have a 6 yr old Senegal parrot that I hand fed.  My Senegal is named Sunni and he has a vocabulary of about 6 words. He can imitate many noises such as, the microwave, smoke alarm, running water and telephone. He has a sweet little personality and has bonded very well with me. I am able to handle him anytime, day or night, and he </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5997189931751764161/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5997189931751764161' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5997189931751764161'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5997189931751764161'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/senegal-parrots-feed-and-nutrition.html' title='Senegal Parrots - Feed and Nutrition'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7693032939401621183</id><published>2007-09-07T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-07T09:00:53.692-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Swallo-tailed Kites, Gallinules, and Frigates</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Roy_Smallwood]Roy SmallwoodI don�t usually trek far to go birding.  My trips are generally local.  However, I teamed up with a birding partner from the past to do just that.  My partner on this trip was someone with whom I birded in the last century (mid-eighties).  So, when I got the email inviting me and others to join him on an all day birding trip, I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7693032939401621183/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7693032939401621183' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7693032939401621183'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7693032939401621183'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/swallo-tailed-kites-gallinules-and.html' title='Swallo-tailed Kites, Gallinules, and Frigates'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4079541032938612737</id><published>2007-09-05T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-05T09:00:42.592-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Birdcages - How To Know What You Need?</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Terry_Edwards]Terry EdwardsHave you been thinking of getting a pet bird, but have no idea what type of birdcage you need? Well, here is some help in discovering what kind of birdcage you need, as well as some other helpful items to put in it.Keeping your pet parrot, canary, parakeet or other exotic bird happy is a priority for every pet owner. Without the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4079541032938612737/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4079541032938612737' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4079541032938612737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4079541032938612737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/birdcages-how-to-know-what-you-need.html' title='Birdcages - How To Know What You Need?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-575948113319004552</id><published>2007-09-03T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-03T09:00:25.913-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Choosing Your Pet Bird</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sunil_Tanna]Sunil TannaA bird is an ideal pet for people who prefer more sedate activities, and who do not have the time or inclination to play fetch with their dogs or pay attention to their cats. In other words, birds are ideal for people who have not much time to devote to pets but would like to own a pet nonetheless. However, even if you are suited to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/575948113319004552/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=575948113319004552' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/575948113319004552'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/575948113319004552'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/choosing-your-pet-bird.html' title='Choosing Your Pet Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8651461245835560561</id><published>2007-09-01T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-09-01T09:00:29.816-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Watching for Beginners</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Louis_Dale]Louis DaleBird watching has become a sport that has been around for many years. Also known as �birding� people of many ages enjoy one of the fastest growing hobbies in America.  People of all ages enjoy searching for birds in their region, watching them in their natural habitat and enjoying listening to the different songs. As fascinating as they </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8651461245835560561/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8651461245835560561' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8651461245835560561'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8651461245835560561'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/09/bird-watching-for-beginners.html' title='Bird Watching for Beginners'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3096321356536071868</id><published>2007-08-31T09:01:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-31T09:01:06.194-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Watch Out For Predators - Secure Bird Houses</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Keith_Londrie]Keith LondrieEvery bird specie has other species that are harmful for it. The natural predators are an inevitable problem and you will have to deal with it. Of course this doesn't mean to kill the predators but to place secure bird houses and take measures for keeping predators out.The most common predators are other birds, squirrels, snakes, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3096321356536071868/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3096321356536071868' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3096321356536071868'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3096321356536071868'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/watch-out-for-predators-secure-bird.html' title='Watch Out For Predators - Secure Bird Houses'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6534687194679362090</id><published>2007-08-29T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-29T09:00:25.921-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wren House Plans - 5 Important Points To Consider</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerWrens are small songbirds, usually with brown feathers and a slender, down-turned beak. They are native to North and South America, Asia, and Europe. The wren is one of the most beloved songbirds of all time, and it is truly a pleasure to hear them singing in the morning.If you are like most people who enjoy listening to the song </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6534687194679362090/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6534687194679362090' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6534687194679362090'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6534687194679362090'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/wren-house-plans-5-important-points-to.html' title='Wren House Plans - 5 Important Points To Consider'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4396463345986834334</id><published>2007-08-27T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-27T09:00:37.273-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Martin Bird Houses - The Avian Condominium</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerAll over the country, particularly in the West Coast, interest in bird houses has been steadily increasing. People are putting up bird houses in their own backyards. In stores, a myriad of new kinds of bird houses have emerged. You now have an endless array of bird houses to choose from, depending on your preference of design, size</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4396463345986834334/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4396463345986834334' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4396463345986834334'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4396463345986834334'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/martin-bird-houses-avian-condominium.html' title='Martin Bird Houses - The Avian Condominium'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8918333057551196017</id><published>2007-08-25T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-25T09:00:41.901-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird House Crafts - 3 Reasons Why Bird Houses Are Becoming Popular</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerThese days, more and more bird houses are turning up in gardens all over the world. This is because a lot of people now are into bird house crafts, although not all of them are bird enthusiasts. The recent popularity of bird house crafts can be attributed to three main reasons.1. Many individuals are undergoing stress from work or </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8918333057551196017/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8918333057551196017' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8918333057551196017'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8918333057551196017'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/bird-house-crafts-3-reasons-why-bird.html' title='Bird House Crafts - 3 Reasons Why Bird Houses Are Becoming Popular'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6139701440362975120</id><published>2007-08-23T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-23T09:00:40.044-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Don't Help Baby Birds</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Anne_Moore]Anne MooreA few years back, well maybe more than a few, I volunteered as a wildlife rehabilitator.  There are many kind-hearted, well-meaning people in the gardening world.  One of the hardest things was to get people to do nothing, not to rescue the common wildlife in their backyard.After working hard to provide the necessary food, water, cover, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6139701440362975120/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6139701440362975120' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6139701440362975120'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6139701440362975120'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/dont-help-baby-birds.html' title='Don&apos;t Help Baby Birds'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2007588163942228419</id><published>2007-08-21T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-21T09:00:39.169-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hummingbird Houses - A Shelter For The Birds And A Delight For You</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerThrough the centuries, bird enthusiasts and other people have been putting up bird houses all over the country and all over the world. These bird houses are designed to attract different kinds of birds, and they are very helpful in enhancing your bird-watching experience.One of the most intriguing and captivating birds to watch is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2007588163942228419/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2007588163942228419' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2007588163942228419'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2007588163942228419'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/hummingbird-houses-shelter-for-birds.html' title='Hummingbird Houses - A Shelter For The Birds And A Delight For You'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3809444660385295875</id><published>2007-08-19T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-19T09:00:36.094-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sun Conure Tricks - Teach your Sun Conure to Talk</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Laura_Belle]Laura BelleFor those of you who own a sun conure or have recently purchased a baby parrot, I'm sure you will agree that they are lovely birds to have as pets. Although a sun conure can become quite feisty and loud at times, they are still beautiful parrots to keep in the house and uplift your day. A sun conure always looks like it is smiling at you</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3809444660385295875/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3809444660385295875' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3809444660385295875'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3809444660385295875'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/sun-conure-tricks-teach-your-sun-conure.html' title='Sun Conure Tricks - Teach your Sun Conure to Talk'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-1131004126499353383</id><published>2007-08-17T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-17T09:01:12.271-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Talking Birds</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sean_M._Clarke]Sean M. ClarkeSometime ago, an African grey parrot was in the news because of his amazing ability to hold intelligent conversation in English. He is reported to have an impressive vocabulary of a little less than 1000 words. Intrigued by this amazing incident, the Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) conducted Spiritual research into </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/1131004126499353383/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=1131004126499353383' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/1131004126499353383'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/1131004126499353383'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/talking-birds.html' title='Talking Birds'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8365327708120705208</id><published>2007-08-15T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-15T09:00:31.132-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Gourd Bird Houses- A Step-By-Step Guide To Making The Best Gourd Bird House</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerMany bird houses are available on the market today. In fact, no matter what design you think of, there probably is one already on sale right now. However, the best bird houses are still those that are made at home.There are several materials you can use to construct your own homemade bird house. Some people use wood or metal, but </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8365327708120705208/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8365327708120705208' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8365327708120705208'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8365327708120705208'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/gourd-bird-houses-step-by-step-guide-to.html' title='Gourd Bird Houses- A Step-By-Step Guide To Making The Best Gourd Bird House'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5405649219962179941</id><published>2007-08-13T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-13T09:00:33.790-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Outdoor Bird Cages</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Doug_Nelson]Doug NelsonOutdoor bird cages are nice to have as it will allow the bird to get fresh air as well as be in the company of the family during outdoor gatherings. When looking to purchase an outdoor bird cage, there are some things you should know.First of all, you do not need to buy the largest cage in the world. The most important aspect of the cage</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5405649219962179941/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5405649219962179941' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5405649219962179941'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5405649219962179941'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/outdoor-bird-cages.html' title='Outdoor Bird Cages'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4259277164164444240</id><published>2007-08-11T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-11T09:00:45.821-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Give Your Cockatoo A Balanced Diet</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jessica_G_Harrison]Jessica G HarrisonIn the wild, Cockatoos eat whatever they find. For this reason, you should include a variety of things in their diet to stay as close to their natural diet as possible. On the other hand, your cockatoo can eat most of the things that you eat.They mainly feed on seeds, berries, fruits, nuts and flowers. Sometimes, they can </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4259277164164444240/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4259277164164444240' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4259277164164444240'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4259277164164444240'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-to-give-your-cockatoo-balanced-diet.html' title='How To Give Your Cockatoo A Balanced Diet'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6886985253117590720</id><published>2007-08-09T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-09T09:00:33.535-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Watching Equipment</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Louis_Merz]Louis MerzOne of the best things about bird watching is you don�t need a lot of tools to do it effectively. Most importantly you will need a quality pair of binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and a field guide. Here we will take a look at the details of binoculars, one of the most important pieces of equipment needed for bird watching.Binoculars will</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6886985253117590720/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6886985253117590720' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6886985253117590720'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6886985253117590720'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/bird-watching-equipment.html' title='Bird Watching Equipment'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-480708861625174963</id><published>2007-08-07T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-07T09:00:35.134-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bluebird Houses - Six Things To Consider Before Making Your Purchase</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerEnvironmental awareness has been growing continuously over the years, not only in our country but all over the world. It is partly because of this awareness that more and more people are now getting interested in natural activities such as bird-watching.While venturing out to forests or hills to bird-watch is certainly a great </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/480708861625174963/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=480708861625174963' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/480708861625174963'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/480708861625174963'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/bluebird-houses-six-things-to-consider.html' title='Bluebird Houses - Six Things To Consider Before Making Your Purchase'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2432111273004881552</id><published>2007-08-05T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-05T09:00:23.361-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Reading Your Bird's Body Language</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sunil_Tanna]Sunil TannaBirds have been found to be quite intelligent, and are able to communicate their needs and wants through their body language. If you study your bird's body language, you will better be able to respond to your bird's needs.- If you remember you childhood, you may recall that when you were afraid that you have done something wrong that </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2432111273004881552/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2432111273004881552' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2432111273004881552'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2432111273004881552'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/reading-your-birds-body-language.html' title='Reading Your Bird&apos;s Body Language'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-914761495982019637</id><published>2007-08-03T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-03T09:00:29.884-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Get A Handle On Bird Pest Control</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Wade_Robins]Wade RobinsEverywhere you look, there are birds. They are roosting on your house, in your garage, in and around your gutters, around your apartment windows, they are just everywhere. What kind of bird pest control can you use for your situation? Whether you live in an apartment, house or in the country, there are products you can use. What kind of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/914761495982019637/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=914761495982019637' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/914761495982019637'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/914761495982019637'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/get-handle-on-bird-pest-control.html' title='Get A Handle On Bird Pest Control'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5803159845466955716</id><published>2007-08-01T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-01T09:00:23.396-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Give Your Cockatiel A Balanced Diet</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jessica_G_Harrison]Jessica G HarrisonCockatiels are meant to be cared for. As an owner of a pet you know you should give the health of your Cockatiel top priority. Your pet's health depends on its diet. In the wild, birds make do with whatever they find. For this reason, you should include a variety of things in their diet, to stay as close to their natural </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5803159845466955716/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5803159845466955716' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5803159845466955716'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5803159845466955716'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-to-give-your-cockatiel-balanced.html' title='How To Give Your Cockatiel A Balanced Diet'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6584299852796186660</id><published>2007-07-31T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-31T09:00:41.162-07:00</updated><title type='text'>When You Choose a Cockatoo, Pick the Bird That Selects You</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jessica_G_Harrison]Jessica G HarrisonOne belief pet owners across the world share in common is: "When choosing a bird, pick a bird that selects you". It is believed that this bird will be cheerful, inquisitive and will readily come to you.And before you buy a Cockatoo, make sure you know what you are getting into. Unlike other pets, "cockatoos require a lot of</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6584299852796186660/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6584299852796186660' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6584299852796186660'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6584299852796186660'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/when-you-choose-cockatoo-pick-bird-that.html' title='When You Choose a Cockatoo, Pick the Bird That Selects You'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8626205064020655518</id><published>2007-07-29T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-29T09:02:17.606-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Make Your Cockatoo A Great Companion Bird</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jessica_G_Harrison]Jessica G HarrisonBrightly colored plumage and the ability to mimic are the things that come to mind when we think of a Cockatoo. Cockatoos are great companion birds, no doubt about it. They develop a strong bond with their owner.It is heartening to know that they are loving and affectionate. But, like any owner-to-be, you may wonder whether</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8626205064020655518/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8626205064020655518' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8626205064020655518'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8626205064020655518'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-make-your-cockatoo-great.html' title='How To Make Your Cockatoo A Great Companion Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-5835097812477528484</id><published>2007-07-27T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-27T09:00:27.375-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Houses- Magical Structures</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Faulkner]David FaulknerWhen you look at an old American or European backyard, you can expect to find at least one bird house mounted on a tree branch or standing on a pole. For many years, people all over the world have been putting up these tiny homes.Bird houses have a certain magical attraction to them, which makes them a rather whimsical addition to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/5835097812477528484/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=5835097812477528484' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5835097812477528484'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/5835097812477528484'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/bird-houses-magical-structures.html' title='Bird Houses- Magical Structures'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7939330566067704831</id><published>2007-07-25T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-25T09:00:27.961-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cockatiel Bird Cages - How To Choose The Right One</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Terry_Edwards]Terry EdwardsWithout a doubt, cockatiels are beautiful birds and make for wonderful pets in any home. The biggest issue with this kind of bird will be choosing the right type of cockatiel bird cage. Here are some tips on what to look for.When you go to pick out any bird cage, whether for a cockatiel, parrot or other exotic bird, be sure you </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7939330566067704831/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7939330566067704831' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7939330566067704831'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7939330566067704831'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/cockatiel-bird-cages-how-to-choose.html' title='Cockatiel Bird Cages - How To Choose The Right One'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-9111216353742905718</id><published>2007-07-23T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-23T09:00:29.581-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Why Do Birds Flock?</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=L._Winslow]L. WinslowHave you ever considered why birds flock together? Did you know that when birds fly there is a distinct and known Aerodynamic advantage? Did you know that when the military flies aircraft they know they can get extended range by flying closely in formation?  This is because the airflow is continued from one aircraft to another and enhances</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/9111216353742905718/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=9111216353742905718' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9111216353742905718'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9111216353742905718'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/why-do-birds-flock.html' title='Why Do Birds Flock?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3394602556303311956</id><published>2007-07-21T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-21T09:00:50.158-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Punishing Your Bird</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sunil_Tanna]Sunil TannaSometimes a pet bird may misbehave, and it may be necessary to punish the bird. However, you need to do so in such a way that the punishment is effective without being cruel.First of all, you must keep your cool, and avoid not do use any inappropriate form of punishment:-- Do not take away its food or water because your bird would not </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3394602556303311956/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3394602556303311956' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3394602556303311956'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3394602556303311956'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/punishing-your-bird.html' title='Punishing Your Bird'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6165833505046140608</id><published>2007-07-19T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-19T09:00:22.041-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Choosing a Bird Cage</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sunil_Tanna]Sunil TannaWhen you decide to get a pet bird, you will need to provide your new pet with a suitable home to live in; a cage is a must where our pet birds are concerned. Choosing a cage can be quite a daunting task as there are a wide variety of cages in different shapes and sizes to choose from.Here are a few main points that you will need to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6165833505046140608/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6165833505046140608' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6165833505046140608'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6165833505046140608'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/choosing-bird-cage.html' title='Choosing a Bird Cage'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6407552108125373184</id><published>2007-07-17T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-17T09:00:40.570-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Why Cockatoos Are the Best Pet and How to Select the Right One</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jessica_G_Harrison]Jessica G HarrisonToying with an idea of owning a pet but don't know which one?  You must be keen to get some specialist advice in selecting a life-long companion.  Have you considered cockatoos?"Why should my pet be my lifelong companion?" you may wonder. Pet owners know how strongly they get attached to their new-found pets, within a short</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6407552108125373184/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6407552108125373184' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6407552108125373184'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6407552108125373184'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/why-cockatoos-are-best-pet-and-how-to.html' title='Why Cockatoos Are the Best Pet and How to Select the Right One'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-4197326927070354234</id><published>2007-07-15T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-15T09:38:54.222-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Getting a New Bird Cage</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Terry_King]Terry KingGetting the right Bird CageA cage is the most important piece of equipment you will need to buy for your new bird. The proper cage can help your bird stay healthy and safe. There are so many types of cages, choosing the right one can be hard for the new bird keeper.. How do you choose the right one?First, consider the species of bird you </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/4197326927070354234/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=4197326927070354234' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4197326927070354234'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/4197326927070354234'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/getting-new-bird-cage.html' title='Getting a New Bird Cage'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2255293221628944751</id><published>2007-07-13T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-13T09:00:34.361-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Parrot Rescue - Michigan Has an Answer</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Anna_Hart]Anna HartPet parrot rescue in Michigan is an example of what it should be in every state and in every country. KARE, a pet parrot rescue group in Michigan, is in business not only to rescue unwanted pet parrots. They also adopt out pet parrots that have been rescued, and educate people about parrots. Reading their mission statement is encouraging. In</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2255293221628944751/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2255293221628944751' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2255293221628944751'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2255293221628944751'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/parrot-rescue-michigan-has-answer.html' title='Parrot Rescue - Michigan Has an Answer'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6570065110060698648</id><published>2007-07-11T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-11T09:02:35.966-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Can You Scare A Macaw Into Talking?</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dave_Womach]Dave WomachI know what you're thinking; what a terrible thing to preach.  Scaring a Macaw should never be a good way to teach your parrot to talk.  And I agree... you should never take your macaw and severely frighten him.  But through some recent studies, researchers are finding out that Macaws are more likely to learn to mimic a word when they </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6570065110060698648/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6570065110060698648' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6570065110060698648'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6570065110060698648'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/can-you-scare-macaw-into-talking.html' title='Can You Scare A Macaw Into Talking?'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-8584710220663105486</id><published>2007-07-09T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-09T09:00:56.331-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hummingbird Questions Answered</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Louis_Dale]Louis DaleHummingbirds are delightful creatures to watch effortlessly hovering in the air constantly seeking a source of food. If you have a humming bird feeder near your dwelling it can be a joy to watch them hovering near the feeder, leaving to their nest and returning often.As with any wildlife near your living area it is important to become </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/8584710220663105486/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=8584710220663105486' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8584710220663105486'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/8584710220663105486'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/hummingbird-questions-answered.html' title='Hummingbird Questions Answered'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-804393550454158236</id><published>2007-07-07T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-07T09:00:26.391-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How A Tiny Bell On A String</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dave_Womach]Dave WomachFor decades, hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people have been unexpectedly stepping in wet, cold puddles of dog urine, as a result of not understanding what it really takes to house train a dog.  It's frustrating as hell, ruins your socks, and stains your carpet.  But it doesn't have to be that way any longer.  All you need is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/804393550454158236/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=804393550454158236' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/804393550454158236'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/804393550454158236'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-tiny-bell-on-string.html' title='How A Tiny Bell On A String'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-7313977200540675446</id><published>2007-07-05T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-05T09:00:29.263-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Things to Know Before Getting a Bird Feeder</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mayoor_Patel]Mayoor PatelIf you have decided that you want to feed the birds there is a lot you will have to find out before you can get it all set up. You need to know which type of bird feeder you need depending on which birds live in your area and which ones you want to attract o your yard. No matter the choices you are planning on making the first thing to</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/7313977200540675446/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=7313977200540675446' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7313977200540675446'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/7313977200540675446'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/things-to-know-before-getting-bird.html' title='Things to Know Before Getting a Bird Feeder'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6868676498421475959</id><published>2007-07-03T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-03T09:00:27.695-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Choosing A Bird Cage - Size Does Matter</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Terry_Edwards]Terry EdwardsHaving a pet bird certainly provides a great deal of enjoyment in our daily lives. Listening to them chirp and sing is a lot of fun for those who love birds. Along with having a pet bird comes the need in having a good quality bird cage.While you will find all types of bird cages made from everything from plastic to bamboo, the most </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6868676498421475959/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6868676498421475959' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6868676498421475959'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6868676498421475959'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/choosing-bird-cage-size-does-matter.html' title='Choosing A Bird Cage - Size Does Matter'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-6783854796519892068</id><published>2007-07-01T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-07-01T09:02:10.640-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African Grey Parrots' Food</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Anna_Hart]Anna HartWhen you invite an African Grey parrot to share your home, you are taking on a long-term responsibility to provide a good diet for that parrot for 50 years or more. Many owners fail to do this, even for a few months. Believing that bird seed is enough, they purchase a large bag of mixed seed, and feed their African Grey. Seeds are cheap, so </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/6783854796519892068/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=6783854796519892068' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6783854796519892068'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/6783854796519892068'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/07/african-grey-parrots-food.html' title='African Grey Parrots&apos; Food'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-1902943429129558342</id><published>2007-06-29T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-06-29T09:00:25.654-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Create Your Own Bird House</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Keith_Londrie]Keith LondrieIt�s great to hear the birds chirping in the morning making it sweeter and brighter but how can you get them near you? Yes, create your own bird house and lure them in there so that every morning will be sweetened with your birds singing.You need to create a comfortable place for birds not only to attract them in there but also to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/1902943429129558342/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=1902943429129558342' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/1902943429129558342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/1902943429129558342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/06/create-your-own-bird-house.html' title='Create Your Own Bird House'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-9157627197394357600</id><published>2007-06-27T09:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2007-06-27T09:00:22.794-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Garden Bird Feeders</title><summary type='text'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tony_Harries]Tony HarriesLet's Begin With Some "Feeder Facts"When bird feeders are first offered in your yard, it may take the birds a few weeks to discover and recognize them as a source of food.  Bird feeders are containers resembling lanterns into which solicitous humans place seeds or other types of bird feed, to attract and feed the birds in the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/9157627197394357600/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=9157627197394357600' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9157627197394357600'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/9157627197394357600'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/06/garden-bird-feeders.html' title='Garden Bird Feeders'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-2227021249379722001</id><published>2007-06-25T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-06-25T08:59:39.211-07:00</updated><title type='text'>An Insight on Bird Cage Covers</title><summary type='text'>By  [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Daniel_Roshard] Daniel RoshardAn insight on Bird Cage Covers - Birds are common pets found in almost every household. But birds are not easy pets to maintain. Unlike other pets, birds can fly. Hence the need for a cage is much more as they have to be kept contained. A traditional bird cage will have a perch in the centre, a crossbar for the bird to sit on and</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/2227021249379722001/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=2227021249379722001' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2227021249379722001'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/2227021249379722001'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/06/insight-on-bird-cage-covers.html' title='An Insight on Bird Cage Covers'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8871129772098838552.post-3440540056642150249</id><published>2007-06-23T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-06-23T08:59:50.183-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cockatiel - Why They Make The Best First Parrot</title><summary type='text'>By  [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rick_Roberts] Rick RobertsThis article focuses on the new bird enthusiast and choosing their first bird to own. In this article I will explain why I think the cockatiel is my overall pick for the new bird owner and why. I will also give important comparisons between the cockatiel and other parrot breeds such as the African Grey, Eclectus, Conure, and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/feeds/3440540056642150249/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8871129772098838552&amp;postID=3440540056642150249' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3440540056642150249'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8871129772098838552/posts/default/3440540056642150249'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://birds-and-you.blogspot.com/2007/06/cockatiel-why-they-make-best-first.html' title='Cockatiel - Why They Make The Best First Parrot'/><author><name>administrator</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01792522672684782038</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
