Birds Pets & Animals

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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Skate with a dog

How to skate with a dog

Skating with your pooch is all the rage. It makes you both look way cooler. Plus, you'll get to decorate the dog with those Amelia Earhart bomber goggles.

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Teach your dog to do the Bo Obama fist bump

How to teach your dog to do the Bo Obama fist bump

Want your pup to be as cool as the First Dog Bo Obama? It's as easy as the fist bump. This trick is really a modified handshake, so it should not be that difficult.

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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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Fix a live butterfly's broken wing

How to fix a live butterfly's broken wing

Fix a broken butterfly wing. You can restore flight to a butterfly in need. You can be a hero and make a real difference. (You might not want to do this unless you are certain that you know what you are doing).

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How to clip a bird's wings

Clip a bird's wings

There are several ways to clip a birds wings. This is for simple smaller birds. We use the towel so they don't flail and peck at the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 8
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How to hand feed a bird

Hand feed a bird

This video is for those of you that find yourself in the position that requires hand feeding an un-weaned baby bird. Hope this helps.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to train birds with B.F. Skinner's shaping methods

Train birds with B.F. Skinner's shaping methods

This is footage from B.F. Skinner's psychological tests on shaping ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to care for an Eclectus parrot and reduce bad behavior

Care for an Eclectus parrot and reduce bad behavior

Since exotic birds aren't as domesticated as many others, they can ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to practice proper falconry

Practice proper falconry

Glyn Harris demonstrates what he describes as proper falconry when he uses his birds to hunt other birds. The peregrine falcon is the ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to tame your parrot

Tame your parrot

Watch this video and train your parrot with touching techniques. Learn basic steps to teach your parrot how to feel comfortable and tame.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 1
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How to teach a Macaw the shake its head no trick

Teach a Macaw the shake its head no trick

Exotic birds can be taught tricks just like a dog or most pets. Professional parrot trainer Chet Womach explains how he trained his blue ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to train a parrot to talk on cue

Train a parrot to talk on cue

Who wants a great tip for training a parrot to talk easier, more clearly, and on cue? Chet Womach shares a quick tip on how to use ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to train a pet cockatiel to do tricks

Train a pet cockatiel to do tricks

Birds can be taught to perform tricks, just like dogs. This video tutorial shows techniques for how instruct a pet cockatiel to follow ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to train a quaker parrot to be a friendly pet

Train a quaker parrot to be a friendly pet

Exotic birds can be a challenge to bring into a home, but with the right instruction, can be sweet and friendly pets. Discover two quick ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
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How to attract and feed orioles

Attract and feed orioles

Here is a bird how-to video that offers tips on attracting and feeding orioles. Orioles like hummingbirds are attracted to a specific color ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to attract birds to your backyard

Attract birds to your backyard

Quit hogging your own backyard. Make it a haven for your fine feathered friends. Learn how to attract birds to your yard. You Will Need ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to bake a birdie bread for your bird

Bake a birdie bread for your bird

Your bird will love eating this nutritious snack. Follow along in this bird cooking how-to video to learn how to make birdie bread. Birdie ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to band a young homing pigeon

Band a young homing pigeon

You must band pigeons while they are young if you intend to use them as racing homing pigeons. The banding process is simple. You attach a ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to birdwatch

Birdwatch

In this online video series, learn about essential and luxury birding equipment, from Wayne Petersen, director of the Massachusetts ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to build a bird house

Build a bird house

DIY Guide to building a birdhouse. This easy to make bird box can be built in 1 day out of one 6 foot long 1" by 6" plank of cedar. Attract ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to care For a hookbill bird

Care For a hookbill bird

Hook-billed birds are the ones in the parrot family—from petite parakeets to massive macaws. Here’s some stuff you should know if there’s ...more

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Curated 2 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to catch your bird

Catch your bird

Dr. Pam Gordy talks about how to catch your bird in an emergency situation..

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
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How to choose a hummingbird feeder

Choose a hummingbird feeder

Here is an animal how-to video with tips on how to choose a good hummingbird feeder. Watch as the owner of a birding nature store shows you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to clean hummingbird feeders

Clean hummingbird feeders

Here is a bird how-to video with information on cleaning hummingbird feeders. Follow along and learn what accessories work best. It is ...more

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Birds (96 how-to videos)

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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