Domestic Birds Archives | Earth Life https://earthlife.net/category/domestic-birds/ An encyclopedia of life on earth Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:47:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://earthlife.net/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Life-Earth-Favicon-512x512-1-32x32.webp Domestic Birds Archives | Earth Life https://earthlife.net/category/domestic-birds/ 32 32 Your Pet’s Wellbeing https://earthlife.net/your-pets-wellbeing/ https://earthlife.net/your-pets-wellbeing/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:29:55 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3037155 A Guide to Your Pet’s Wellbeing Welcoming a furry (or feathered, or scaled!) friend into your life is a journey brimming with boundless love, playful moments, and heartwarming companionship. But beyond the cuddles and kibble, lies a deeper responsibility – ensuring your pet thrives with the care and attention they deserve. This guide delves into …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/your-pets-wellbeing/feed/ 0 The 8 Best Quality Chicken Brooders https://earthlife.net/best-quality-chicken-brooders/ https://earthlife.net/best-quality-chicken-brooders/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:20:13 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3023439 The 8 Best Quality Chicken Brooders: The Complete Guide There are some essential pieces of equipment you will need to raise chicks. A chicken brooder is one of these items. A chicken brooder can be described as a Mummy for a chick. The brooder keeps the chicks warm as they grow into feathered chickens. It also …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/best-quality-chicken-brooders/feed/ 0 The 5 Best Cheap Chicken Brooders https://earthlife.net/5-best-cheap-chicken-brooders/ https://earthlife.net/5-best-cheap-chicken-brooders/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 03:18:42 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3023431 The 5 Best Cheap Chicken Brooders: The Complete Guide There are some essential pieces of equipment you will need to raise chicks. A chicken brooder is one of these items. The chicken brooder is an enclosed container that will house your chicks until they reach age and are ready to leave the cage. The brooder …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/5-best-cheap-chicken-brooders/feed/ 0 The Moustached Parakeet https://earthlife.net/moustached-parakeet/ https://earthlife.net/moustached-parakeet/#respond Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:42:51 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3022351 The Moustache Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri alexandri): A Playful and Clever Pet Parrot The moustached parrot is a beautiful bird. Its name comes from the distinctive feathers that appear above the beak and resemble a well-groomed’mustache. Bird lovers love this bird’s sweet personality and outgoing nature. The moustached parrot is an excellent choice if you want a small …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/moustached-parakeet/feed/ 0 What Birds Can Be Kept With Budgies https://earthlife.net/what-birds-can-be-kept-with-budgies/ https://earthlife.net/what-birds-can-be-kept-with-budgies/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:57 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3021843 What Birds Can Be Kept With Budgies Safely? You may know that birds enjoy being around other species. Not all bird species are compatible with your budgies. It is important to choose the correct bird for a happy and harmonious living situation. You may be wondering, “What birds are compatible with budgies?” This is the topic of this …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/what-birds-can-be-kept-with-budgies/feed/ 0 Domesticated Ducks https://earthlife.net/domesticated-ducks/ https://earthlife.net/domesticated-ducks/#respond Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:25:21 +0000 https://earthlife.net/domesticated-ducks/ Domesticated ducks are kept for meat, eggs and down. Many ducks are also kept for show, as pets or for their ornamental value. The life expectancy of domestic ducks kept as pets is 8 to 12 years. Most domesticated ducks originated from the wild Mallard Anas platyrhynchos, while a minority are descendants of the Muscovy …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/domesticated-ducks/feed/ 0 Muscovy vs Pekin Duck (& Other Ducks) https://earthlife.net/muscovy-vs-pekin-duck-other-ducks/ https://earthlife.net/muscovy-vs-pekin-duck-other-ducks/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:09:14 +0000 https://earthlife.net/muscovy-vs-pekin-duck-other-ducks-differences-explained/ Muscovy vs Pekin Duck (& Other Ducks): Differences Explained If you are confused about which duck to raise on your farm, I will try to explain the key differences between Muscovy vs. Pekin Duck in the article below. A duck’s a duck, right? Well, wrong. There are several types of ducks available today, each known …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/muscovy-vs-pekin-duck-other-ducks/feed/ 0 Muscovy Duck Behavior https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-behavior/ https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-behavior/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:09:14 +0000 https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-behavior/ Muscovy Duck Behavior: What Are Muscovy Ducks Like? If you are planning to keep muscovy ducks as pets on your farm, this article can act as a guide for muscovy duck behavior and what you need to be prepared for.   While Muscovies might not be as popular as mallard ducks, they make great poultry …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-behavior/feed/ 1 Muscovy Duck Facts https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-facts/ https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-facts/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:09:14 +0000 https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-facts/ Muscovy Duck Facts: 21 Interesting Things About Muscovies In this article, I cover some interesting muscovy duck facts that you might not know about! Muscovy ducks are among the largest ducks in the world, native to Mexico and other parts of South America.  In the wild, they’re typically found in and around shallow water like …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/muscovy-duck-facts/feed/ 0 Keeping Muscovy Ducks With Chickens: What You Should Know https://earthlife.net/keeping-muscovy-ducks-with-chickens/ https://earthlife.net/keeping-muscovy-ducks-with-chickens/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:09:14 +0000 https://earthlife.net/keeping-muscovy-ducks-with-chickens/ In this article, I cover various details about keeping muscovy ducks with chickens, such as their housing needs, food, keeping aggression in check, and so on. If you plan to raise different types of poultry birds together for egg production or meat production, make sure they can coexist. You certainly don’t want your birds fighting …

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