Spotlight: Diamond Doves
Turtle doves, as they are referred to in the “12 Days of Christmas” song, are actually the diamond doves that are found in many of our aviaries. These little, gray beauties originate from Australia and contain white diamond spots on their wings offset with a black edge, and have a unique, bright orange ring around […]
The Birds of Christmas
From the scrumptious food eaten, to the leafy green plants hung from the ceiling, birds play a larger role during Christmas then one might think. When you think of a Christmas bird, what comes to mind? Perhaps you associate a robin with this magical season. This may have something to do with the fact that […]
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Imagine what it would be like to eat the same food day in and day out for every meal. I don’t even like to eat left over for more than two meals. Your birds are the same way—so spice up their bland diet of seeds with some fresh produce! Birds love to feast upon crisp […]
Your Brain on Music
In our home, it is commonplace to feel the beat of a song pulsating through the house. Invariably, I will find myself drawn from the warmth of the house into the cold garage in a quest to discover the lyrics which accompany the vibrations of a particular tune. Often, our one-year-old son comes along on […]
