Birds Pets & Animals

Safely catch a bat

How to safely catch a bat

They're not kidding. My parents had to extract a bat from their bedroom when I was a baby. The story doesn't go as smoothly as this video would lead you to believe. But, nobody got rabies.

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Clip a bird's wings

How to clip a bird's wings

Take your pet bird out of that cage and into the open for some fun. Clipping their wings keeps them from flying too far away or falling prey to other animals.

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Make a fish aquarium out of a Mac computer

How to make a fish aquarium out of a Mac computer

I swear, if you make one of these, you will be the envy of all other mac nerds. I have been storing an old one in my garage for just this purpose; other mac nerds will have to bow before my greatness.

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Care for dog teeth

How to care for dog teeth

Dr. Candy Olson from Greenbriar Animal Hospital demonstrates how to care for your dog's teeth. You brush yours... why not brush a man's best friend?

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Toilet train a cat

How to toilet train a cat

Remember that cat from Meet the Parents? The one Robert DeNiro tortured/loved. Yes, you too can have a pot squatting feline in just a few short months.

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17 how-to articles

How To Care for a Bird

Care for a Bird

Birds are very social animals. They need to be cared for in a proper manner, and given the right things. If you neglect to care for your ...more

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How To Care for Peacocks

Care for Peacocks

Peacocks are spectacular and delightful pets, most suitable for farms and rural surroundings. They are always a sight to behold when the ...more

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How To Give Your Budgie a Bath

Give Your Budgie a Bath

Just like humans, budgies (also known as budgerigars) may need to have a bath for various reasons. This guide will show you exactly how to ...more

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How To Hatch a Mallard Duck Egg

Hatch a Mallard Duck Egg

This article explains how to hatch a Mallard duck egg. Find a local store with an incubator or order one online. Order fertile eggs online ...more

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How To Hypnotize a Chicken

Hypnotize a Chicken

Anyone who's spent a lot of time on a farm with chickens is probably familiar with this trick. Those who've never heard of this will be ...more

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How To Identify a Bird

Identify a Bird

Have you ever seen a bird at your feeder that you really like, but just can't seem to figure out what it is? You should learn how to ...more

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How To Keep a Pet Bird Quiet

Keep a Pet Bird Quiet

Some mornings at 5am, one can be quite desperate to keep the bird noises down! Here are some suggestions for keeping your pet bird quiet ...more

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How To Make Homemade Suet from Juicing Pulp

Make Homemade Suet from Juicing Pulp

You can use the pulp from your juicer (or other vegetable and fruit shavings) to make homemade suet. Simply combine with lard, nuts, and ...more

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How To Protect Yourself from an Attacking Rooster

Protect Yourself from an Attacking Rooster

A rooster is a male chicken ( Gallus gallus ). The young are not called roosters, they are called cockerels. In British English, adult ...more

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How To Recognize Stress in Your Pet Parrot

Recognize Stress in Your Pet Parrot

Parrots are highly intelligent and emotional birds-- in fact, they are considered by avian behavioral scientists to be intellectually on par ...more

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How To Stop a Greenwing Macaw from Biting

Stop a Greenwing Macaw from Biting

Learn how to tame your macaw by trust, not force. These methods are easy and will only take a couple of weeks to perfect. Make sure you have ...more

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How To Take Care of a Cockatiel

Take Care of a Cockatiel

Cockatiels are smart and playful parrots. Once socialized they can be extremely friendly and will happily play with you. Here's how it's ...more

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How To Take Care of a Parakeet

Take Care of a Parakeet

Do you want to take really good care of your little Parakeet companion? These genuine parrots are amazing, intelligent birds, generally good ...more

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How To Take Care of Ducklings

Take Care of Ducklings

Taking care of ducklings is fairly easy. There are a few dangers to be aware of however. Keep ducklings in a warm and safe environment. A ...more

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How To Take Your Pet Bird Outside

Take Your Pet Bird Outside

Have you ever thought it would be cool to take your tame bird outside? You can! And as long as you follow these simple steps, its actually ...more

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How To Teach Your Bird to Speak

Teach Your Bird to Speak

How to teach your parrot to talk, but remember you will probably need a lot of patience . Some birds are timid and frightened, so remember ...more

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How To Train Your Parrot

Train Your Parrot

Many parrot experts recommend beginning by teaching your parrot the "Step up" command. This is an especially easy one to master as it ...more

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Birds (17 how-to articles)

Human Powered Ferris Wheel

According to Google's (albeit rough) translation from French to English: "A big wheel in India that does not work with an engine but using human power. Men throw themselves in front of the wheel ...

Make-It-Yourself LEGO Gummies

Turkey day is over, and you have this nice Friday-Saturday-Sunday stretch before it's back the daily grind. Here's a project that inspires both young and old: LeGummies brick shaped gummy candies ...

Geek-Shooting Rubberband Machine Gun

It's the idea that counts. This geeky rubberband machine gun is pretty sweet looking... but I wish it had a little more force. The gun can very quickly shoot (200!) rubberbands, but it just tumbles ...

4 Years in the Making: Insane Papercraft City

Tokyo art student, Wataru Itou, spent four long years crafting his meticulous paper city, entitled "A Castle On the Ocean".  The miniature papercraft city was constructed with ...

Jetman Flys Over Atlantic with DIY Wings - Plummets!

Yves Rossy, AKA Jetman, attempted to fly across the Atantic from Morocco to Spain yesterday. His homemade, jet powered wings "span 8 feet and are powered by four kerosene-fueled jet engines ...

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