Parrots have loud voices as anyone acquainted with them can attest to. They usually decide to use them at the most inopportune times – when we are on the telephone, trying to have a conversation with a visitor, etc. Usually there’s a good reason when they are especially noisy. The first thing to do is […]
Bird Care
Birds give us so much pleasure, brightening our days. Owning a bird means a commitment dto their care for many years.
Here is a list of articles on bird care that we hope can help you.
Managing Multiple Birds
You decided to share your home with a pet bird who gave you so much pleasure, you chose to add one or more to the mix. It’s always important to understand your bird’s likes and dislikes, but especially when you have multiple birds. Observe your birds individually and how they react to each other when […]
Grass and Your Bird
Most wild birds enjoy eating grass. And they eat every part of it including any bug who is unlucky enough to be found in the tufts of grass or its roots. Grass has more uses than just food. Birds use grass to build or line their nests. They play toss the stalk with each other. […]
Birds Molting Their Feathers
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 […]
Dangers of Parrot Tethering
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 […]
Moving With Your Bird
Moving without pets is stressful enough. Sometimes the work preparing the new house, packing and then unpacking seem like insurmountable situations. With all the chaos in the house your bird is bound to feel the tension. Moving is a big change for everyone, including your bird. As prey animals, birds need to feel that their […]
Bird Bathing
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 […]
Tips on How to Introduce New Foods to Pet Birds
A varied diet is important for pet birds, but sometimes birds can act a lot like stubborn kids when it comes to trying new foods. As with children, it’s best to start introducing a variety of foods when the bird is young. Morning is the natural foraging time for birds, and can be the best […]
Should Birds Have Heated Perches
There is some controversy about using heated perches for birds. There is a strong electromagnetic field generated from heated perches. What is an electromagnetic field (EMF)? Simply put, the voltage produces the electrical field while the magnetic field is produced by the current’s flow. Together they make up the electromagnetic field. The electrical field does […]
Is Your Bird Afraid at Night
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 […]