In the wild, birds encounter perches with various size, shape, texture, and flexibility, requiring them to constantly adjust their grip. In this way, they exercise all of the muscles in their feet and legs. Bird perches for captive birds should provide the same exercise, to prevent sore, stiff, and even arthritic legs. Bird perches are […]
Are you inadvertently reinforcing your bird’s screaming? With our busy lives, we sometimes look for easy solutions to problems, solutions that could exacerbate the problem. My daughter’s Sun Conure, Shemesh, has learned that if he screams (and he’s very loud), he’ll get the attention and treats that he wants. Taking the path of least resistance, […]
It’s very important to keep your bird’s water fresh and clean. Most birds won’t drink the water in their dish if it is dirty. Birds who stop drinking their water are at risk for dehydration. Some birds like to soften their food in the water. Some will use their water dish as a bathtub – […]
