Cage - Bird Cage News

Bird Cage News

Birdbooker Report 179 #books Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:38AMCompiled by an ardent bibliophile, this is a weekly report about all those wonderful nature, science and history books that are hot-off-the-presses in North America and the UK Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky, My pile of books is a mile high. How I love them! How I need them! I'll have a long beard by the time I read them. ~ Arnold Lobel [1933-1987] author of many popular children's books ...
Storm has wildlife centers full of displaced critters Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:50PMThe powerful windstorm that ripped through the region last week left the staff at Kane and DuPage county wildlife centers in a whirl.Workers arrived at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn on the morning of the July 11 storm to discover a massive catalpa tree had crashed into an outdoor woodchuck cage and blocked off part of a nature trail.It wasn’t long before the phones started ...
Bird's words thwart potential burglary Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:45PMMICHIGAN CITY | A talking parrot alerted a woman to two intruders, who then ran off from a Michigan City-area home. "He's definitely the watch dog on this occasion," said Daniel Sturken, owner of the 21-year-old blue and gold Macaw.
Storm makes refugees of wildlife Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:48PMThe powerful windstorm that ripped through the Chicago area last week left the staff at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in a whirl.Workers arrived at the Glen Ellyn facility last Monday morning to discover a massive catalpa tree had crashed into an outdoor woodchuck cage and blocked off part of a nature trail.It wasn’t long before the phones started ringing off the hook. Staff members fielded a ...
Weird but true Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:06AMInmates in the Polk County jail may get three free meals a day -- but they better find their own underwear. Sheriff Grady Judd has stopped giving jailbirds free skivvies as part of their uniforms and is forcing them to buy their own -- or go commando. Judd says the...
Wong’s baroque-inspired artwork is elegant and beautiful Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:29PMA TODDLER claps her hands in delight and runs excitedly towards the sound of singing birds while mid-morning shoppers at The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur stop and look curiously at the eye-catching bird cages hanging from the ceiling of Wei-Ling Contemporary art gallery.
Gary Bogue: What's turning on these squirrels? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:07PMSquirrels get crazy after digging in the grass and a reader wonders if he has 'squirrel-nip' growing in the yard.
Pair of injured eagles prove to be lovebirds Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:02PMThey are the fiercest-looking lovebirds you'll ever see, and they demonstrate their bond by eating dead rats side by side, wings touching.
Summer Exploring: Weymouth Woods offers close-ups of nature Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:43AMSOUTHERN PINES - Stand for a moment almost anywhere in the midst of the 900 acres that make up Weymouth Woods, and you're likely to hear . nothing.
Rare, injured visitor found at home Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:10PMBAYOU VISTA A Bayou Vista resident found an unexpected guest Thursday morning on her porch in the form of a parrot.
Summer Exploring: Park offers close-ups of nature Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:09PMWeymouth Woods gives visitors a chance to learn about the diverse life that thrives among longleaf pines. SOUTHERN PINES - Stand for a moment almost anywhere in the midst of the 900 acres that make up Weymouth Woods, and you're likely to hear . nothing.
Harry Potter films die, but a 'Hedwig' is born Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:58PMWith a mixture of elation and sadness, the Potter faithful will stampede to movie theaters this week, and, for the last time ever, request a ticket for Harry Potter.
What Is The Dog Barking At? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:17PMIt's not everyday that you get up close and personal with a bald eagle.
Birds of a Feather, Mated-Eagles Reunited Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:32PMMEDINA, NY-- Wendi Pencille has operated the Bless The Beast Wildlife Center for almost 25 years and in that quarter century she had never taken in an injured bald eagle, that is until this past May.
Works of art Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:09PMIt’s a strange sight, but hopefully one the birds will identify when 7-year-old Ella Morris hangs her bird cage art project in a tree in her backyard.
The Road to "42nd Street:" Dedicated volunteers hunt down dozens of props needed for show Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:07PMThe Naples Players production of "42nd Street" uses dozens of props, ranging from a real dime to martini glasses and 27 pieces of period-authentic luggage. There's even a Depression-era bird cage - complete with one very dead canary held in place with lacquer and fishing line.
Meek's Cutoff | A spare, but intriguing historical drama from Kelly Reichardt highlights pioneer women Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:35PMKelly Reichardt begins her austere historical drama Meek's Cutoff with what may be one of the most simple-cum-authentic portraits of pioneers making their way west: For seven minutes, we watch them -- three wagons, assorted animals and some people -- as they cross a river, do their chor... By Harry Kloman.
Entertaining Reward Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:05PMA talking bird and performing set of monkeys were just a few of the animals that entertained children and parents during the final event of the summer reading series hosted by the Scottsboro Public L
When well-known flu strains 'hook up' dangerous progeny can result Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:22PMA new study finds that "sex" between the virus responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic (H1N1) and a common type of avian flu virus (H9N2) can produce offspring -- new combined flu viruses -- with the potential for creating a new influenza pandemic.
USA vs. France: How Women's World Cup 2011 could be game-changer Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:45AMWhen the women of the United States national team line up against France in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup Wednesday, they could well be looking at the future of women’s soccer.
'America's Got Talent' recap: Snap Boogie, Anna Graceman headline in Hollywood Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:41AMSeason 6 moves onto Hollywood, where America will begin voting tonight on its favorite acts
The Very Sad State of Manila Zoo Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:59PMTweetWhen I was in grade school, we used to have field trips at Manila Zoo (http://www.manilazoo.org/). The zoo was in a sad state back then but after reading my friend Nix de Pano’s blog post, I became upset at how neglected the zoo is now. I will repost photos and some excerpts here. The Manila [...]
MediaTek to ship 3G solutions in August Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:44PMMediaTek has confirmed that it will begin to ship its HUSPA solution, the MT6573, to clients in August, but the company declined to comment on market speculations that it has landed orders for a quantity of over one million units each from clients including Lenovo and ZTE.
'My Fair Lidy' film shoot showcases Orlando's drag scene Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:56PM"My Fair Lidy" is the title of the new drag-queen dramedy shooting in Orlando for the next couple of weeks. It's about Lidy, a straight guy (Christopher Backus) who stumbles into the world of drag, guided by a sympathetic veteran of the drag scene, Miss Sal.
Falcons released near Rock City Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:09PMThe rising sun warmed the Lookout Mountain brow with a rosy haze Monday when the first of two captive-bred, 6-week-old peregrine falcons flew the coop to freedom.
Capital Fringe Review: The Malachite Palace Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:11AMA young princess is trapped in a tower. (Well, maybe not so much trapped as highly discouraged by her royal family from leaving the palace.) Will her friendship with a more daring bird convince her to flee her cage? [ more › ]
Police look into thefts Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:57AMFremont Police are investigating a Saturday morning burglary report.
House fire displaces several residents in New Haven (video) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:40AMNEW HAVEN — A fire that broke out in the attic of a three floor, multi-family apartment complex Sunday night left at least eight displaced from their homes, fire officials said.
GreenSpace: They want to give cramped chickens their due space Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:57AMPatti is my oldest hen, having recently turned 7. Daisy is my youngest, having recently celebrated her seventh week on the planet with a beakful of corn scratch and a contemplative session atop her perch.
A Don McCormack column: Packin’ the house! Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:49AMThe phone rang just past noon. Mom said Roger was on the line.
THE BEAR FACTS: Forsyth Nature Center has grown from humble beginning (video) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:07AMKINGSTON — Seventy-five years ago, a black bear was wandering around Lucas Avenue.
Champion rooster at Marquette County Fair as big as a turkey Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:52PMWESTFIELD - The repeated cries of "cockle-doodle-do" could be heard throughout the Marquette County Fairgrounds, but chances are they weren't coming from the rooster that truly had something
A long goodbye to Barley, our fox terrier Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:01PMMireille Silcoff: Barley arrived at my mother’s house 17 years ago, a three-month-old, wiry haired fox terrier, snug in my younger brother Jonathan’s coat. 'He was so small he came in Jonathan’s pocket,' cried my mom.
Amish Thrift Teaches Author How To Save Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:15PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (RNS) The old Lorilee Craker would have picked up a couple of $16 children's shirts without a second thought, ordered a $20 pizza without checking what's in the fridge, and sent out her bills a few days late.
Lost parrot and Lake Zurich owner reunited Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:14AMA lost pet parrot from Lake Zurich, Kasha, was reunited with her owner thanks to the help of residents and staff at the Prairieview at the Garlands Assisted Living Community.
Roosters Ruffle Feathers at Animal Shelter Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:09AMSANTA FE - The accommodations at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter are for the birds. Since last summ ...
Toledo woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:34PMA Toledo woman pleaded not guilty Friday to 22 counts of animal cruelty after authorities seized two dozen animals from her West Toledo trailer this week.Sheila Ortmann entered her pleas in Toledo Municipal Court. Her next court hearing is Sept. 22.The 22 dogs, a cat, and a bird were taken from the trailer in the Twinwall Village Mobile Home Park on Tremainsville Road.One dog was dead when ...
African gray parrots are no birdbrains, owners say Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:22PMNew research shows African gray parrots are capable of logical reasoning similar to a 4-year-old child's ability.
Apartment residents evacuated Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:15AMResidents of Forest Hill Towers at 700 Forest Hill Rd. were evacuated from their apartment building after smoke detectors bellowed through the hallways of the 151-unit, nine-storey structure at 4:16 p.m. Thursday.
American Humane Association Looks Forward to Examining Proposal to Legislate Changes for Egg-Laying Hens Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:36PMContact: Mark Stubis, +1-202-677-4227, Mobile: +1-202-380-8964, marks@americanhumane.org
Boston still near top despite changes Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:30PMWhen you play with your ball, your glove, your car, it matters to you what happens.
Lily Cole models Triumph Inspiration award winning lingerie at Berlin Fashion Week Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:38PMLILY Cole floats down the catwalk in a stunning black and nude corset with a feathery train.
Egg farmers and animal welfare group push for national standard on cage sizes Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:20PMIf animal welfare advocates and the nation's leading egg farmers have their way, the future is looking rosy for chickens — and Americans will probably have to spend a bit more for their eggs.
HSUS, UEP Hatch Plan to Set National Egg Production Standards Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:56PMThe Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the United Egg Producers (UEP) have forged what the groups are terming an “unprecedented agreement” to work together to enact comprehensive new federal legislation for all 280 million hens involved in U.S. egg production, which if passed, will mark the first federal law addressing the treatment of farm animals.
A bold spot from Always Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:40PMThe feminine hygiene company breaks from tradition by nixing the famous blue liquid that has nothing to do with menstruation
Better housing for hens may mean higher prices for eggs Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:00PMThis post has been corrected. See the note at the bottom for details. If animal welfare advocates and the nation’s largest egg farmers have their way, the future is looking rosy for chickens -– and Americans will likely be forced...
Holland on Ag: Compromise made over cage size for hens Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:07PMU.S. egg producers and animal welfare groups announced a compromise this morning on how much cage space to provide for hens.
The Women In Cages Collection Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:24AMHighly Recommended The Movies: Shout! Factory offers up a triple does of sleazy Roger Corman produced women in prison films from the surly seventies, shot in the Philippines and featuring a fantastic array of busty beauties, caged for your pleasure! Here's a look... The Big Doll House: In 1971, famed producer Roger Corman gave up and coming director Jack Hill a few girls and a handful of money ...
After collecting signatures, animal welfare group calls off initiative Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:59AMAfter spending weeks collecting signatures, animal welfare groups were scheduled to deliver signatures Friday to put an initiative on Washington’s ballot. But they abruptly called off their campaign this morning, after the national Humane Society reached a last-minute agreement with the United Egg Producers. The Humane Society and United Farm Sanctuary had launched an initiative drive in ...
Animal Welfare Groups Win Industry Backing for First-Ever Federal Regulation of Hen Welfare Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:55AMIn a groundbreaking move that should result in the greatest advancement for farmed animals in U.S. history, the United Egg Producers has agreed to support national legislation that will, upon enactment, improve the welfare of all laying hens in the nation.