We've lived in Arizona for 30 years. In 2012 our friend and neighbor Lou passed. He would put rocks up on the top columns of his patio for doves to nest. Doves are horrible nest builders and often their eggs roll out of their flimsy built nest.
The neighbor who bought his home had no interest...
Yes, Teflon, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), can be dangerous to birds. When heated to 530° F (280° Celsius) or higher, PTFE-coated non-stick cookware and other products release a clear, odorless gas that is toxic to birds. Birds are more susceptible to PTFE poisoning because they have a...
Setting up a perfect DIY brooder temperature control system on a budget.
#1. Most common is using distance between the brooder and the light.
#2. Is using a dimmer to control the brooders temperature.
#3. Is using a temperature controller.
#1 & #2 are the most common. I started with #1 in...