http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991705/easy-bird-feeders-crafts-for-kids Help kids get in touch with nature by inviting more wildlife into your own backyard. Kids will love trying to spot the different varieties of birds that come for a snack! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991705/easy-bird-feeders-crafts-for-kids Parenting Family Fun Crafts Amy Vowles Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967335/5-beautiful-bird-feeders Nothing is more relaxing than watching birds outside your window. What if the feeder is as amazing as the birds? These bird feeders are beautiful enough to qualify as art. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967335/5-beautiful-bird-feeders Home Outdoor & Gardening Outdoor Decor Sherri Kuhn Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/964705/ideal-pets-for-kids Dogs and cats might be the most common pets for families, but they're not always the best choices if you have small children. Luckily, we know plenty of animals that do make great pets for small hands and hearts -- and these small pets can prepare kids for owning dogs and cats in the future. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/964705/ideal-pets-for-kids Pets & Animals Pets & Kids Meagan Morris Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/964707/complete-guide-to-small-pets It's easy to know how to take care of dogs and cats: Everyone has them, so if you don't know something, you can just ask. But what about small animals -- how do you take care of them? Luckily, it's not that much more time consuming to take care of smaller animals -- many times, they're actually easier to care for than Fido the Dog or Fluffy the Cat! http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/964707/complete-guide-to-small-pets Pets & Animals Small Animals Meagan Morris Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/958121/create-a-garden-hummingbirds-will-love Even if you think bird-watching is a little lame, there are upsides to having the winged creatures in your yard -- I can think of no better reason than the fact that they eat bugs. Although some birds can also be a nuisance since they can make a mess and they may even go after your veggies, hummingbirds are gorgeous, and just buzz around and provide a little outdoor entertainment. Adding a few of their favorite plants to your yard will ensure you have the little birds whizzing around all season. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/958121/create-a-garden-hummingbirds-will-love Home Outdoor & Gardening Alicia French Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/956635/top-5-reasons-to-get-a-pet-bird Most people choose to get a dog or a cat as a household pet. Not you, though: You're bold and not afraid to think outside the box. Why not consider getting a pet bird, then? They're not as messy as you think -- and they're a ton of fun! http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/956635/top-5-reasons-to-get-a-pet-bird Pets & Animals Birds Meagan Morris Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/811010/10-tips-for-training-your-baby-bird A bird is one of the cleverest animals you can choose as a companion pet. That being the case, you want to make sure that your bird knows who is in charge and knows how to behave respectably in social situations. Most parrots can never be fully domesticated, always retaining a bit of their wild side, but with consistency and patience, you and your bird can happily coexist in the same "nest." http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/811010/10-tips-for-training-your-baby-bird Pets & Animals Birds PetMD Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/828161/teach-your-kids-the-value-of-nature Kids who are constantly engaged in gaming, texting and television often have little connection or appreciation for nature because their daily lives revolve around technology and not the outdoors. Fostering an appreciation of nature in our kids is a crucial component to ensuring the welfare of the environment and wildlife. We talked to Jay Holcomb, director emeritus of International Bird Rescue, about his involvement in the newly launched Junior Wildlife Champions program for kids and how parents can teach their kids the value of nature. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/828161/teach-your-kids-the-value-of-nature Living Going Green Live Green Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/817695/Fall-gardening-tips-Bring-the-birds-to-your-yard Beautiful autumn gardens are a visual treat as well as a banquet of goodies for hungry birds. Food-rich flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees feed our feathered friends well into winter. This fall, attract birds to your garden by giving them the four main things they need: food, water, shelter and a nesting site. Bird feeders, birdbaths and birdhouses can all play an important role. These fall gardening tips can not only help birds survive, they provide your autumn garden with interest as the leaves fall as well as through the long winter months. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/817695/Fall-gardening-tips-Bring-the-birds-to-your-yard Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Janet Teas Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/811018/trim-your-bird-s-nails-and-live-to-tell-the-tale Some of the best things about having a bird for a pet is holding it on your hand, letting it hang out on your shoulders, even on your head, and listening to it chirp and chatter in your ear. Birds, like humans, have nails, and when their nails get too long the experience can be annoying, if not painful, when the bird digs its little nails into our skin. Fortunately, this is relatively easy to remedy, but you will need to plan ahead and have all of the tools necessary for the task. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/811018/trim-your-bird-s-nails-and-live-to-tell-the-tale Pets & Animals Birds Vladimir Negron Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/811016/top-talking-birds Some people want a pet that they can exercise and play with, and some people want a pet that will help keep them warm at night, and still other people want a companion -- an animal that will be an unquestioning, faithful friend through thick and thin. That's all good for them, but there are those of us who want a companion that we can talk to. We want a voice at the end of a long work day welcoming us home with,"Hello, darling, how was your day?" For people who wish to have that type of companion in the form of an animal, a talking bird fits the bill very nicely. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/811016/top-talking-birds Pets & Animals Birds PetMD