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Feathered Friends
Why Chicks and Ducklings Are Not Easter Gifts

Every spring, as Easter approaches, chicks and ducklings appear in feed stores, pet shops, and online ads. They are tiny, fluffy, and irresistible. Many families

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Why Salt Is Dangerous for Parrots

Why “Polly Wants a Cracker” Got It Wrong “Polly wants a cracker” is one of the most well-known phrases associated with parrots. It soundsharmless, even

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Why Exotic Birds Are Not Domesticated

At Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, we often meet people who love parrots and want to share their lives with these extraordinary animals. Their beauty, important to