No matter where your chicks come from, isolate new birds for at least 30 days before introducing them to an existing flock. This is especially important if birds come from another backyard flock. If ...

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Join Mark from Self Sufficient Me as he shares an update on his quail breeding project. In this video, Mark walks you through his brooder setup, discusses recent modifications for chick safety, and ...

The long-awaited amendment to Mexico’s wildlife law to protect its wild bird populations from exploitation was approved by Mexican President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa on October 13. The ban prohibits ...

Blue-footed boobies are aptly named, and males take great pride in their fabulous feet. During mating rituals, male birds show off their feet to prospective mates with a high-stepping strut. The bluer ...

These species have feathery 'dos that would make any '80s TV star jealous. Big Bird's got nothing on the tousled feathers that top the Dalmatian pelican's head. The largest of all pelican species, ...

BirdNotes is a result of radio host Dwight Davis' long-time interest in birds, a short feature that can be about almost any aspect of bird life, from migration to coloration to birds in art to song.