Owning a bird requires knowledge on how to keep your pet happy, but at the same time making sure it is safe. A bird is a pet just like a dog or cat, and you need to know the right way to take care of it. It takes as much care …
Birds can make wonderful pets for people who are not able to own larger pets. If you are thinking about buying a bird, then you have undoubtedly thought about a bird cage. Before buying a cage, there are a variety of factors to think about before making your final decision. This …
You should immediately find a good avian (bird) veterinarian now before your bird has an emergency; preferably, before you even HAVE a bird! The best way to do this is to find other bird owners and ask them who they use. Join a local bird club, and ask members who …
Many more birds are stolen every year than most people realize. Having your bird stolen can be heartbreaking. Here are some suggestions on how you can avoid having your bird stolen: Don’t tell people how much your bird is worth. Transport them only when you have to, and then in …
A proper diet will help ensure that your cockatiel leads a happy, healthy life. Listed below are the various components of foods, as well as what functions they benefit, and in what foods they can be found. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are an essential yet misunderstood part of the diet. There are …
You want your bird to be potty trained? Well, actually, you will be the one who gets trained to watch for signals that your bird needs to go. You must wait for your bird to be at least four months old before you can really begin training. Their digestive systems …
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This is a basic overview of how to hand-feed baby parrots, but in no way takes the place of hands-on training from an experienced hand feeder. Please seek advice from your veterinarian as well. Formula: The type of formula you use is really not as important as you may think. …
Fresh Foods An extra dish can be placed in the cage with the daily “goodies” in it. The “goodies” can be shredded meat or pasta leftover from last night’s dinner, chopped up fruit or vegetables (no salt or butter, please), hard-boiled egg, peanut butter, bean sprouts, even torn up bread …
Keep your bird’s wings and nails clipped at all times. Nails that are too long can get caught in anything and break, causing, at the very least, pain, and at worst, bleeding (which can be fatal if not stopped). Birds only have a few tablespoons of blood in their veins, …
Your bird will go through a molt of its juvenile feathers between 6 and 12 months of age, depending on the species. The breeder who sold you the bird may have had the baby sexed before selling it to you. If so, you should have received a certificate or letter …
