Wallace Thomas

A bird’s feathers have no nerve endings, so birds can’t necessarily feel when a feather is damaged or compromised—even if the bird’s survival depends on… Read More »Do Birds Feel Pain In Their Feathers?

approximately 12 months. The standard answer is approximately 12 months. In other words, the average bird goes through some sort of moult at least once… Read More »How Long Does It Take For Plucked Feathers To Grow Back?

The treatment for waddling gait will depend on the cause. Other treatment options are: Canes and walkers for balance. Physical therapy to help with strength,… Read More »How Do I Stop Waddling When Walking?

Forced copulations are “pervasively common in many species of ducks,” writes Prum. These are socially organized “gang rapes” that are “violent, ugly, dangerous and even… Read More »Is Duck Mating Violent?

The mallard duck’s outer feathers are waterproof, thanks to oil that’s secreted from a gland near the tail. Are most birds waterproof? Most birds are… Read More »Which Bird Is Famous For Waterproof Weather?

Nose rings are used to control bulls and occasionally cows, and to help wean young cattle by preventing suckling. Nose rings are used on pigs… Read More »Why Do They Put Rings In Cows Noses?

Free-range ducks will explore and wander around. Getting lost is unlikely, since ducks won’t travel very far on foot, but not impossible. Can ducks find… Read More »Do Ducks Wander?

Many people wonder whether it’s worth it to have more than one drake in the flock, and the reality is that yes – it is… Read More »Can You Keep A Flock Of Drakes?

Though most birds don’t rest in the same place each and every night and have a choice of roosting sites they will all tend to… Read More »Do Birds Sleep In The Same Place Every Night?