Why Does My Bird Do That? Demystifying Breeding Behaviors in Parrots Most dogs and cats come into our homes spayed or neutered and are not likely to exhibit any sexual behaviors. Birds, on the other hand, can be extremely sexual beings! They are not routinely spayed or neutered, and many birds reach sexual maturity fairly …
Hand Feeding Baby Birds- How, When and Where? So here we are again, it’s baby bird season! Some people are delighted – and perhaps surprised – first-time parents. Others welcome the babies as the fruit of their effort. There are certain principles of raising a baby bird that I want to go over. I am …
Keep your bird warm during a molt. Although your bird won’t go naked, she may have some thin spots on her body. If you can’t keep her room especially warm, you can use heating pads and even heated perches in her cage. Also, be sure to give your bird plenty of quiet time to keep …
Unlike dogs and cats, birds do not have different “breeds”. They are actually all different species. This means that a Scarlet Macaw is a totally different species than a Blue and Gold Macaw. And within some species (like Cockatiels) you’ll find many different mutations, which are just color differences. Here’s a list of some of …
Introducing Ringnecks and Related Birds Ringnecks (Psittacula) are Asian and African Parakeets. The breed types include Ringnecks, Mustache, Derbyans, Alexandrine, Plumheads, Slatyheads. Their size varies, however they can grow larger than a Mini Macaw. Ringnecks The Ringneck’s basic, natural color is green, but breeders have created blues, whites, and other colors. Indian Ringnecks are the …
Toweling is the best way to restrain a bird for a regular physical examination, nail and wing clipping, or meds administration. You should know how to properly towel your bird because you never know when you’ll need to do it. Time Required: 5 minutes for toweling your bird, 5 more minutes to administer meds, etc. …
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 …
The African Grey Parrot or Grey’s African Grey parrots are quite popular in captivity. People usually want one because of their notorious talking abilities. But with this keen intelligence comes a deep sensitivity. African grey parrots are native to several African countries. There are two common species of African grey parrots. These are the …
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 …
