Birds

Do seagulls make good pets? No, they do not and depending where you live they might be even illegal. If you are interested in owning one of these special birds read on to learn more about what it would be like. Is It Legal To Own A Seagull? The answer to this question depends on […]

Do cassowaries make good pets? No, definitely not. The wild birds are native to northern Australia and Papa New Guinea and are considered the world’s most dangerous birds. But what is really true about all the myths? Are they really that dangerous? Read on to learn more about what it would be like to keep

Do swans make good pets? No, they don’t. Native bird species are protected by law under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Even if this law doesn’t apply to all swan species, there are a lot of other cons that you should consider. Keeping wild birds as pets is difficult, especially if they are this big.

Do corvids like ravens or crows make good pets? No, migratory birds, in general, are protected by law and shouldn’t be pets. Additionally, corvids make bad pets due to their behavior. Only very experienced bird owners are able to handle these birds if they have a valid permit. Read on to learn more about what

Penguins, like flamingos and blue jays, are wild birds, each beautiful in their own way. Can you own a penguin? In a word, no. They’re protected and are therefore illegal. I understand the appeal of penguins: from fluffy baby penguins to the majestic emperor penguin, these birds are fascinating. Let’s take a closer look at

Do starlings make good pets? Yes, they make surprisingly good ones and they are legal to keep in the US as well. If you are interested in keeping a pet starling read this article to get a feeling for what it would be like. Is It Legal To Keep A Pet Starling? When we talk

Do turkeys make good pets? Yes, and you would be surprised how entertaining this bird species can be! People who consider raising turkeys often think of meat in the first place. But once they start with the little poults it becomes difficult to process the feather balls when they reach table weight. In this article,

Do you wonder what eagles really eat? Are you even afraid that one can pick up your cat or small dog? The diet of these birds can vary on the exact species but all of them are strict carnivores. In this article, you will learn everything important on eagles’ diet and I’m also giving a

Can you have an ostrich as a pet? Yes, it’s possible to keep an ostrich as a pet. But to be honest, for most people they wouldn’t be an optimal choice. It’s not easy to care for the birds and most keepers are more interested in their eggs, meat, feathers and skin.  Ostriches are fascinating

Can sparrows be pets? The answer to this question depends on the exact species. While house sparrows can make more or less good pets, other types are no good choice at all. You might even wonder why someone would want one of these birds in his home. Most people consider them a nuisance. Is It

Can you have a hawk as a pet? While it is very well possible to keep a hawk, I must admit they don’t make good pets. However, if you wish to own a hawk there are several hurdles you have to take. In this article, you get to know what it’s like to own a

Do pheasants make good pets? As always the answer depends, but this time mostly on what you understand under the term “pets”. Many people keep them in one or another form and the use they get from these birds varies. In this article, I’m going to explain whether pheasants make good pets or not. I

Do you wonder what vultures really eat? Are you afraid of your pet or livestock? The diet of these birds can vary from species to species. King, Egyptian and white-backed vultures are very similar in what they eat but bearded or palm nut vultures are very different. In this article, you get a complete list

Do vultures make good pets? The short answer is no. Getting a pet vulture is nothing I would recommend doing. Keeping the scavengers as pets is illegal in most countries and it would be hard to take proper care of one. In this article, I tell you what it would be like to own one

Can you own a falcon as a pet? Most likely not. Falcons are wild birds of prey that are protected by law and can’t be kept as pets by normal people. You would need a special permit that allows you to do so. However, in this article, I’m telling you, why falcons might not be

Can You Own A Pet Eagle? Most likely not. But there is a workaround if you really want to have this kind of bird. However, eagles are wild birds and it’s possible that they can’t offer what you are searching for. In this article, I’m going to tell you, why eagles don’t make ideal pets.

Can you own a pet blue jay? The short answer is no. Blue jays are wild songbirds that are not domesticated. It is very unlikely that you find a blue jay for sale anywhere. But after reading this article you will know about a workaround. I know blue jays are very beautiful and it would