Beans are a great treat for birds. Besides adding needed vegetable protein to your bird’s diet, they supply antioxidants which protect and help them fight off environmental hazards. Beans also contain soluble and non-soluble fiber which help keep the digestive system healthy. Fiber works in two ways – the absorption of nutrients and the quick […]
To set the scene, your bird is sound asleep at his/her usual time. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, you are awakened by chaos in the birdcage. If you are frightened, imagine how your bird feels. Night fears can affect any bird, but it appears to be more common in cockatiels. When a frightened […]
Shredding is a natural behavior in birds. Wild birds shred and tear material searching for food and to build nests. Birds seem to shred even more during breeding season when an increase in hormones is present. Lots of bird toys encourage this normal behavior. While it may mean that your bird will destroy a toy […]
