Articles & News

This article provides Great Blue Heron facts and tells about their courtship.  Read about the Great Blue Heron and discover interesting heron facts.

Learn the basics of cockatiel ownership by reading this article, designed to help you learn about cockatiel care

Add a few plants to your garden to increase the variety of wild birds you will see. This article helps you discover how.

Learn the basics about African Grey parrots in this article.  You'll discover the wild origins of both the Congo and the Timneh as well as the things that make them such wonderful pets.

This article is designed to help you learn more about baffles, one of the best ways to prevent squirrels from entering your feeders.

If you're curious about American Robins and if you are seeing the first bird of spring, read here to learn about robin migration.

In this article, you'll discover tips about selecting a bird feeder that is right for your yard.  You'll discover styles and ideas sure to fit your needs!

This article discusses suet varieties and feeders and helps you to understand exactly what you need.

Do you want to feed hummingbirds but don't know which feeder would be best for your garden? Then Cockatoo Creations' new Hummingbird Feeder Buyer's Guide is for you!

This article offers tips for selecting the right suncatcher for your home. It discusses the different types of suncatchers and their best applications.

 

This article features ideas for keeping your cockatoo happy and preventing it from plucking its feathers, a common concern among cockatoo owners. The tips apply to other companion birds, too.

This article provides information about the Northern Cardinal.  You'll read about their nesting behavior and how to attract cardinals to your yard.

Nothing tastes better than fresh strawberries!  Try this delicious dip for a quick and tasty treat at your next party!

This article provides American Goldfinch facts and tells about diet and nesting.  Read about the American Goldfinch and learn interesting gold finch facts.

Learn about the fascinating medium-sized sandpiper known as the Dunlin.  Read about the breeding, habitat, and diet of this charming bird.

Cockatoo Creations will be at the Raleigh-Durham Caged Bird Society Bird Fair on May 25, 2019!

There are many types of emergencies we as bird owners may encounter.  While we can not think of every possible misfortune that may occur, there are some basics we can have on hand to help us, and our FIDS (Feathered Kids) on the occasion of an emergency or disaster.

Perhaps you’ve seen faded, cracked, or broken hanging birds in your home or that of your neighbors. Then you know that the wrong hanging figurine was selected for the location. Most hanging birds will be fine indoors, but birds in sunny areas (indoors or out) can be prone to fading. The following is a hanging bird selection problem-and-solution guide based on figurine composition.

Yes, our main warehouse is moving--to North Carolina!

Keep your styles fresh, add to your collection over time, and/or always have something different on hand for gifting. Cockatoo Creations now offers a Garden Flag of the Month Club.

I recently had the opportunity to observe Guinea Fowl.  The Guinea Fowl on this property are kept primarily to control the ticks and snakes in the area. This video shows the birds getting a rare treat.

This article contains interesting and informative information about flamingos.  You'll learn about the different species as well as about rearing baby flamingos.

You may have noticed that a different species of bird has arrived at our website--in fact, several new species have come to perch at Cockatoo Creations, just waiting for you to take them home!