About Today: 12 Myths About Feeding Birds

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor My friend John is not a pet person. "As soon as they learn to use the toilet," he says. "I'll get one. Two, if they learn how to cook." On the other hand, his bird feeding habit is so out of control, you could argue that he doesn't really need indoor pets at all. 12 Myths About Feeding Birds Here's something I know for sure: If you give birds rice, peanut butter, or milo seed, they will swell up and explode like tiny feathered hand grenades. (Like most things I'm absolutely certain of, this is less than true.) Is Feeding Ducks Bread Bad? Types of Birdseed 3 Easy Backyard Bird Feeders One of the funniest things I ever saw was a bunch of finches gang up on a blue jay. The finches waited inside the birdhouse until the jay showed up, and then forcibly evicted him like a gang of tiny little bouncers. How to Attract Birds Basic Birding Supplies How to Save Money on Bird Seed I am embarrassed to tell you that until I read this article, I had absolutely no idea you could grow bird seed. I sort of thought it just appeared in stores. How to Spring Clean Your Bird Feeder How to Store Birdseed 3 Steps to Easy Bird Identification I can recognize approximately five birds all on my own, one of which is the pigeon and the other is the parakeet. Beyond that, I suggest you turn to our Guide, who is fortunately much more skilled in this area. How to Tell the Difference Between Male and Female Birds Submit Your Bird Photos for ID Help Today Ads Birds The Birds Feed Birds Birds Birds Blue Birds Photos Wild Bird Feathers Featured Articles 5 Tips for Landscaping on a Budget Gift Ideas for Moms Who Love Books 6 Things You Shouldn't Wear to Work Best New Outdoor Toys for Kids 7 Ways to Get a Free Vacation Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement