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The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Feathery Feast of Hidden Meanings On the surface, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" seems like a nonsensical carol, a repetitive list of increasingly extravagant gifts exchanged over the festive season. But dig a little deeper, and you'll discover a hidden layer of avian intrigue. Each of the twelve days, disguised as gifts, is actually a reference to a different bird! Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree The partridge, a plump game bird, kicks off the carol. Its inclusion might be a nod to its association with Christmas feasts in medieval Europe. Day 2: Two Turtle ...

All about care of birds and parrotsBirds are very social and generally live in large flocks in the wild. As the bird’s owner, you are essentially his or her flock mate, so the bird’s cage should be placed in an area in your home where there is a lot of activity. Cages should not be placed in the kitchen because of potential risk to the bird from cooking fumes and flames on the stove. Teflon pans should never be used around birds, as the toxic chemicals they release into the air when they are heated to high temperatures can be instantly fatal to birds.Birds should never be exposed to ...