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Bird Seed Storage Ideas

April 9, 2022January 28, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Birds
birds at a bird feeder

Metal garbage cans and plastic bins are some popular bird seed storage containers. Check out these bird seed storage ideas to see what works best. Bird Seed Storage Ideas I love watching the birds at home. It’s so relaxing to sit and watch them flit from one spot to another. Feeding birds in winter is […]

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How to Make Bird Treats

April 2, 2022May 16, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Birds
bird treats laying on fir boughs

Wondering how to make bird treats? Check out my recipe for wild bird treats that you can make with bird seed for backyard birds. How to Make Bird Treats We love making homemade bird treats for the wild birds that visit our feeders. While I have made peanut butter bird treats in the past, these […]

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Found a Baby Blackbird: What Should I Do?

May 24, 2019May 25, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Birds
Found a Baby Blackbird: What Should I Do?

Have you ever found a baby blackbird or other bird and wondered what to do? Each spring, it seems like we find a baby animal or baby bird that isn’t with its mother. Sometimes they fall out of the nest or the mother abandons it. Either way, what should you do when that happens? Found […]

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Great Backyard Bird Count Tips for Kids

February 17, 2019May 23, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Birds

Have you ever participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count? The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizen science project about the study of birds. It happens every year during February where people get together to count the birds they see in their backyard. This event happens over a 4-day period around the world. The […]

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Wild Bird Feeding Tips for Winter Time Weather

January 22, 2019May 16, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Birds
Wild Bird Feeding Tips for Winter Time Weather

If you enjoy feeding the birds at your bird feeders, check out these wild bird feeding tips. My husband and I feed the birds year round but it’s especially important in the winter time when food is harder to find. We have several different bird feeders and suet feeders in our yard for them.  Wild […]

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Is Your Cockatiel Sick? What You Need to Know

September 10, 2018September 18, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Birds
Is Your Cockatiel Sick? What You Need to Know

Is your cockatiel sick? If your bird is acting differently than normal, you may be asking yourself this question. When in doubt, of course, it is safest to take them to your vet. Only your vet will know your bird’s exact symptoms and diagnosis. But, here are a few things you can think about. Is […]

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Exotic Birds as Pets – What You Need to Know First

January 2, 2018March 13, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Birds
Exotic Birds as Pets - What You Need to Know First

Considering exotic birds as pets? If you’re thinking of keeping an exotic bird as a pet, there are some things you need to know. Sometimes, it’s easy to get attracted to the beauty of these animals and forget the particular care they need. Here are some tips and things to consider if you’re looking to […]

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Should I Adopt or Buy an Exotic Bird?

November 3, 2017March 18, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Birds
Should I Adopt or Buy an Exotic Bird?

Should I Adopt or Buy an Exotic Bird? Exotic birds are so lovely that many people like to keep them as pets. They can have wonderful personalities and many of them will talk and sing. If you’re done your research and you’re ready for everything that’s involved in keeping an exotic bird, you can narrow […]

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How to Choose Educational Bird Toys

August 26, 2016March 24, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Birds
Do you have a selection of educational toys for birds in your collection? Educational toys can keep your bird from becoming bored, much the way they help keep children from being bored. These toys can also help your bird solve puzzles and learn new skills.

Do you have a selection of educational bird toys in your collection? Educational toys can keep your bird from becoming bored, much the way they help keep children from being bored. These toys can also help your bird solve puzzles and learn new skills. Here are some fun, educational toys for birds that you introduce […]

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ellen

Ellen runs a small pet sitting business in southern Vermont. She has experience with a variety of small animals, dogs and cats. She has also cared for ducks, chickens and rabbits. Combined, she has over 20 years of experience in pet care and pet sitting.

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