Many people feel that because birds in the wild fly free, they should not be caged at home. While in theory it sounds great, it is really not practical or safe for your bird. Of course our pet birds do have cage-free time when we are able to supervise them. But left alone to their […]
Although their structure is different, a bird’s feathers can be compared to hair and nails in humans. Just as hair and nails are renewed, old, worn, damaged feathers are replaced by new ones through the process called molting. Hormones play a part in molting s do changes of season. New feathers can identify the sex […]
In a recent alert, we warned about fumes from teflon-coated pots and pans. But there are other hazards in your home that can harm your bird. Birds have very sensitive respiratory tracts and just a small whiff of something harmful or play with some objects can prove fatal. Here are some hazards to be on […]
