Here is everything that you should know about Birds’ health. Right from their facts to all the information about taking care of them.
Creating a Bird-Friendly Habitat The building or buying an aviary for your birds can be one of the best things you can do; not just for your bird, but for yourself, too. When your bird has enough space and a natural environment, it helps in improving its physical and emotional health, which in turn reduces …
Bathing is very important to your bird’s physical and emotional health. In the forest, birds bathe whenever it rains, and usually in small pools, puddles, or nearby water resource. Water helps to keep their skin from being dry and itchy, which can lead to feather picking. The activity of bathing also gives the bird some …
Preventing Phobias In Companion Parrots We, behavior consultants, are seeing far too many cases of phobic parrots, who come from loving households but have become frightened to the point of fearing death from their human companions. As we raise more companion parrots for the pet trade, this problem will only grow unless we understand why …
Household Toxins This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. This information has been compiled from various sources and is provided as a service. We assume no liabilities, implied or otherwise. This is not medical advice. Check with avian experts for accuracy and applicability to your particular situation. Heavy Metals Some metals such as lead …
Parrots are very vocal animals, yet many people try very hard to force their birds to be quiet. There will be a certain level of noise if we have birds in our homes. Birds use vocalizations as a means of communication. In the wild, birds live in a flock, which is a very safe place. …
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Clipping and Trimming Your Bird Nails – A Stepwise Guide Start off with Using a perch made up of concrete in the cage can help in filing nails. Don’t use sandpaper perch covers -they’re irritating. When your bird’s nails are too long visibly, you can visit the avian vet and get them trimmed in the …
Things You Can Do to make Your Birds Healthy? Parrots are interesting creatures. They hide signs of illness, contract diseases we can’t even test for and baffle us with their dietary requirements. Here are some easy ways to keep your bird happy and healthy. Know your bird! Know his daily habits, including eating (how much …
Most people lay some sort of paper down at the bottom of their parrot’s cage. Inevitably, the paper gets shredded by our winged companions as they scratch around in their “nest.” This is perfectly natural, but why do some parrots eat the paper? Parrots eat paper because it easily breaks up in their beak as …
Why Do Parrots Eat Paper? + Is Paper Consumption Dangerous For Parrots? Read More »
Sometimes I feel like every time I walk past my parrot’s cage; he’s eating. Maybe I’m just using a small container, but it also needs to be refilled every day. I know it can be bad for large mammals to overeat, but what about my parrot? Parrots overeat if they have the opportunity, especially if …
Do Parrots Overeat? + What Happens When Parrots Overeat? Read More »
Finches, like other birds, need an ambient temperature to survive and thrive. Most birds prepare themselves to survive the coldest temperatures. But continuous exposure to significantly lower temperatures increases pressure on the bird’s immune system. So, the point in the discussion here is whether finches survive or succumb to the cold winters? No. Finches can …
Can Finches Die From Cold? + How Do You Keep Finches Warm In Winter? Read More »
