.: Pet Birds

Birds can be intelligent, enjoyable companions, but choosing the wrong bird can really cause heartache and frustration. How do you choose the right pet bird for you and your family? Before you try to decide which … Read More

If you are new to bird ownership, it often seems like there is so much to worry about. After all, your parrot came into your home happy and healthy. Now, how do you make sure that … Read More

By Ken Lawless Birdwatching is one of America’s most popular outdoor activities. Those of us who love birds, have watched birds, in our back yards or at the local parks, raise and support their families. But … Read More

One of the biggest problems bird owners have with their pets is the tendency birds have to bite. Birds bite for a variety of reasons, which makes breaking this bad habit a bit of a challenge. … Read More

While most people think of pet birds as animals that just sit in the cage or perch on someone’s shoulder and say the occasional funny phrase, some birds can actually learn quite a few interesting and … Read More

If you own a dog or a cat, you probably knew that you would have to spend some time grooming your new pet. However, did you know that birds need to be groomed, too? Of course, … Read More

While caring for a sick pet can be a little tricky, caring for sick birds is extremely difficult. By the time many bird owners realize their pets are sick, the birds are seriously ill. If your … Read More

Determining the Sex of Your New Bird Many people are not concerned with whether they have a male or female bird. After all, if you’re not going to breed your bird, it doesn’t really matter, right? … Read More

Despite the fact that some of them can outlive their owners, birds are more fragile than many other types of animals. In fact, miners used this weakness to stay safe underground. They often carried a canary … Read More

So, you want to buy a bird. All you have to do is find a breeder and give him or her the money, right? Actually, there are some very disreputable bird breeders out there. To be … Read More

By Michael Russell In this last article of our series on birds we’re going to cover something that most people find quite fascinating. How are bird watchers able to so quickly identify their feathered friends? With … Read More

By Terry Edwards Having a pet bird certainly provides a great deal of enjoyment in our daily lives. Listening to them chirp and sing is a lot of fun for those who love birds. Along with … Read More

By Susan Fielding Having any kind of pet in your home is a major responsibility, as they have the same needs as we do. They need to be loved, fed on time and kept safe. If … Read More

By Michael Russell Birds make great pets, but it requires making a good decision before you take on your new companion. A little knowledge before you make your choice can save you lots of headaches down … Read More

By Chris Robertson With a little imagination and very little effort, you can transform your backyard into a natural habitat for birds. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher, or simply want to invite nature a little closer … Read More

By Keith Londrie It’s great to hear the birds chirping in the morning making it sweeter and brighter but how can you get them near you? Yes, create your own bird house and lure them in … Read More

By Dave Womach When I first decided to become a parrot trainer I read up on all sorts of training techniques from supposedly good parrot trainers. These trainer’s birds were amazing. Their Green Wing Macaws were … Read More

By Michael Russell In this second article about birds, bird watching and how to get them to flock to your humble abode, we’re going to focus on how to get a flock of birds by planting … Read More

Year Round Care for Wild Birds By Ronald F. Patterson Caring for wild birds has come a long way in the past 40 years. Tossing out bread crumbs and maybe some cracked corn onto the snow … Read More

How Many Toes Does a Parrot Have? By Anna Hart Parrots come in many colors: gray, brown, red, green, yellow, blue, white, black, and various shades of all of those. Parrots can be very small, 4 … Read More

A Way Of Handling Your Pet Bird By Low Jeremy Bird trainers have developed skills or techniques, and become experts in understanding the behavioral nature of the parrot. Several books, manuscript, and guidelines in promoting the … Read More

Would You Like To Design Your Birdhouse? By Chairil Maxum One of the funniest things of building a birdhouse is the designing. You can let your imagination flow and create something really unique. Birds are very … Read More

Everything You Need To Know About Buying The Perfect Bird Bath By Tracie M. Loewe If you are a nature lover but yet find yourself living in a small space, you may think that you have … Read More

End Your Parrot’s Screaming And Biting With Clicker Training! By Zevs Borealis Does your parrot scream or bite? These are two very common and very annoying behaviors. Especially when company is over! If you are at … Read More

Disadvantages Of Having Parrots For A Pet By Low Jeremy Parrots can be pretty hard to take care of. Unlike other pets that can be left alone in their cages, parrots are restless creatures who you … Read More

The Best Parrot Food By Dane J Stanton What is the best parrot food and why? There is no single answer to this question as many different types of parrot food are good for different reasons. … Read More

How To Choose A Pet Bird By Zevs Borealis Buying a bird is a major commitment that should be carefully considered and researched. Owning a bird requires a significant amount of time, money and adaptation to … Read More

Transferring Birds from Bird Cage to Aviary By Tanja Hut When catching the larger birds, a small bird cage is taken into the aviary and the bird is transferred from the net. The temptation to transport … Read More

How to House Break a Bird By Grant Carroll When people think of the term “house breaking” they usually think of training a dog or cat where to properly relieve themselves. There is how a technique … Read More

By Stacy Richford Many birds become very unhappy rather quickly due to the boredom of sitting in an empty cage. Birds have very active minds and strong beaks they need to work out in order to … Read More

How To Keep Your Pet Bird Safe In A World Of Hidden Dangers By Stacy Richford Regardless of the fact that many birds can potentially outlive their owners, We need to remember just how fragile birds … Read More

Basic Care of Budgerigars By Andrew Rocuant Budgerigars are a lot of fun, but require more attention and special care than the more common household pets. This article covers the basics of pet bird care. I … Read More

What to Know Before Buying a Pet Parrot By Shari Carpenter How delightful it is to be in the presence of such magnificent creatures as parrots! Their stunning color combinations, attention grabbing ability to talk, and … Read More