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 […]
As we all know, pet birds each have diferent personalities. Some enjoy bathing and playing in water and others will shy away from it. Bathing should be part of your bird’s grooming experience, removing dirt and dust from feathers. There are different methods to choose from to accustom your bird to bathing and you can […]
Predator birds such as falcons and hawks, used in the so-called sport of falconry, have restraints called jesses that are used until the bird is sent in to hunt. An Anklet is attached around the bird’s leg. A jesse is the long strip of leather that attaches through an eyelet in the anklet. The jesse […]
