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Are Ducks Good Pets?

Ducks are adorable and friendly animals that can make great pets for people who have enough space and time to care for them. Ducks are not only cute and cuddly, but they also have many benefits for their owners and the environment. In this blog post, we will explore some of the reasons why ducks are good pets, how to take care of them properly, and what to expect from owning a duck. Different Breeds of Ducks That Make Good Pets There are many different breeds of ducks that make good pets. Some popular breeds include: Peking ducks: These ducks are known for their large size and friendly personalities. They are also good layers of eggs. Mallard ducks: These ducks are the most common type of duck in the world. They are relatively easy to care for and make good pets for families with children. Runner ducks: These ducks are known for their long legs and high energy levels. They are not as good layers of eggs as some other breeds, but they are great pets for people who enjoy taking their du...

Java Finch / Rice Finch

 Breeding Java Sparrows can be a rewarding experience for bird enthusiasts, as these vibrant and playful birds make great pets. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind if you are interested in breeding Java Sparrows: 1. Housing: Java Sparrows require a spacious cage or aviary with plenty of room to fly and play. Make sure to provide plenty of perches and toys to stimulate your birds mentally and physically. 2. Diet: A balanced diet is essential for the health and well-being of your Java Sparrows. Offer a mixture of seeds, fruits, vegetables, and occasional small amounts of eggs or cooked meat for protein. 3. Breeding Season: Java Sparrows typically breed from spring to summer, with females laying 2-6 eggs per clutch. Ensure that your birds have access to a suitable nesting box and materials for building a nest. 4. Compatibility: Java Sparrows are social birds and do best in pairs or small groups. Ensure that you have compatible birds, as aggressive birds can harm eac...

Sexing Finches

Little Finches are good breeders and behave as a good parent. It is necessary to identify the gender of Finches if you wish to do the individual breeding. If you are a Finch lover and would like to breed it at your home you need to identify which is which (male/female). Even though in the colony breeding there should be an equal proportion of male and females present in the colony in order to avoid many problems like pecking each other. How to identify the sex of Finches? Based on, 1.Color Pattern 2.Beak 3.Activities 1.Based on Color Pattern It is quite easy to determine male and female in Zebra finches using a specific pattern of colors in their body. There are many color variations in Zebra Finches. They are as follows, Standard Grey Black Chested Black Cheek Black Face Black Front Chestnut Flanked White Crested Eumo and Charcoal Fawn Cheek and Grey Cheek Grizzle Isabel Florida Fancy Light Back Orange Breasted Penguin Pied Silver White and Yel...

Breeding Zebra Finches

Finches are very lovely adorable birds to have them at home. I like these birds so much. These cute little buddies used to sing songs often. The sounds made by them are so gentle to hear. There are many species of finches like Atlantic Canary, Zebra Finch, American Goldfinch, Common red poll, House Finch, etc. But the most popular one among them is the Zebra Finch.  Zebra Finches are the commonly found in Central Australia and ranges over most continents. It is natively found in Indonesia and East Timor. These are proactive birds which need a lot of space to live in and fly around. These birds weigh around 10 to 12 grams and are very delicate in nature. Let us get into the topic, Cage setup:  Cage of a zebra finch should be spacious enough in order to make them feel comfortable to fly here and there. There should be small sticks or branches attached to the corners of the cage to make them feel like sitting in the branches of the tree. Also, the breeding bo...

How should you choose a good Homing Pigeon

     There are many things that you need to have in mind before getting a homing pigeon. Let me list out those things very precisely.      1. You need to search and find a good homing pigeon fancier. So that you may get a pigeon of a good line and quality...      2. Don't give preference to the colors of the bird...      3. Rather give attention to the structure of the pigeon. Structure of the pigeon has a significant importance. Believe me. Good racers have good body structure (ie.) They have a streamlined body...      4. Long distance racers will have a well defined moderate body size neither bigger nor smaller.  Short sprinters will have a moderate to bigger body size...      5. Next most important thing is to know about the wing theory of the pigeon. Wing of a pigeon shows how long and how fast a pigeon can fly. A pigeon with a l...

Pigeons care

     Hi friends! I am very glad to explain how to take care of Pigeons. I am rearing Pigeons right from my childhood. I love them a lot. Basically Pigeons are homing birds, they tend to fix a home for them, lay eggs, takes care of its own family. Pigeons are peace loving birds they don't disturb other animals. They eat grains. One of the unique characteristics of them is when a male bird and female bird once turns into a couple they will never leave one another. They stay together always. Pigeons are of different colors and they are adorable.      There are many varieties of pigeons in India. Some are easy to take care and some need lot of care. Accordingly they require different size of Pen. Pigeons breeds like Fan Tail (laggu) needs big sized pen because of their big tail, also breeds like King requires large pen to live in and breed and breeds like Cakal Roller (Karna Pura) needs medium to small sized pen compared to other fancy variety pigeons. So, fi...