Thursday, July 29, 2010

Advice On Pet Birds

June 29, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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Although they are found in lots of households, pet birds often remind people of how being caged or trapped feels like. It seems such a cruelty on the side of men to make pet birds spend so much of their lives confined to a small space. Mother Nature made them capable to fly out in [...]

Things You Must Never Feed Your Pet Bird

May 29, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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Owning a bird is one thing and taking care of them is a different matter. This is why every responsible bird owner should understand that there are certain things that must never be feed to the pet bird.
First one the list happens to be chocolate. Yes this delightful treat is great to eat but did [...]

Which Parrot Breed is Best Pet

April 2, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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When looking for a pet bird, many people decide to investigate pet parrots of various kinds as a possibility, because they want a larger bird that is lively and talkative, and that will enjoy interacting with the family. Not every breed of parrot will fulfill that wish, of course, but there are many that will. [...]

Who Likes a Macaw As A Pet?

March 30, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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There are all sorts of breeds you might consider choosing for a pet bird parrot, but you may want to go right for the biggest and brightest and get a macaw. Be prepared, though, to learn how to train a bird that is very intelligent and requires a great deal of attention and work. You [...]

A Pet Parrot For Apartment Living

March 30, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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You may face something of a dilemma if you're thinking of a pet parrot, yet live in an apartment where excess noise could be a big factor. This doesn't mean you can't have a parrot, but it may mean you will need to set your sites on one of the smaller parrot bird breeds, because [...]

Psychological Health And Pet Bird Care

March 30, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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Do not think, once you've changed the water and bird seed in your bird's cage that you are done with your pet bird care for the day. Keeping your fluttery pet healthy and happy involves more than that, since after all, birds are living things with more than merely basic needs. And it doesn't matter [...]

Integrating Parrot Pets Into Your Family

March 29, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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The idea of bringing parrot pets into your family may be exciting; it might even be a whim that's akin to the excitement of giving a puppy to a child at Christmas. Yet what seems to be a good idea at first might be hard to handle once the real work starts. If you're looking [...]

Keeping Caged Birds Healthy And Happy

March 28, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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Caged birds have all sorts of requirements if they are not just going to be healthy, but thriving and happy as well. Because these birds are confined in a cage, when in fact they were meant to fly freely, you as the pet owner are responsible for helping them get some exercise and be mentally [...]

Where To Get A Secure Parrot Bird Cage

March 28, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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The first rule of thumb for getting your pet parrot a bird cage is the same as it is for any pet bird: you must get a cage that is big enough. Every bird needs to be able to spread its wings completely wide and flap them inside its cage, both for the sake of [...]

Nutritional Aspects of Good Bird Care

March 28, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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Does your new pet bird eat seeds or nectar? Did you even realize there might be a difference? If you want to give proper bird care to your pet, then this is one of the things you will have to research, in order to keep it well fed and healthy. Pet cockatiels may need one [...]

Make journey Comfortable When Pet Birds On The Move

January 2, 2010 by Bird Watcher  
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Pet birds are very sensitive in moving or changing locations.  Small changes in the rooms can make a big impact on birds and can even stress them out.  But sometimes moving is inevitable and travelling is unavoidable.  There would be times when you cannot afford not to move.  How can you make moving and travelling [...]

How to Choose the Right Doctor for Your Pet Bird

October 22, 2009 by Bird Watcher  
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Your pet bird should visit the vet on a regular basis. While you might think any doctor can best treat your bird, it is better to consult with someone who specializes in these creatures.
This type of person is known as avian veterinarian. When you go around looking for one, it is best that this person [...]

How to Bathe a Pet Bird

October 9, 2009 by Bird Watcher  
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Pet birds just like us need to take a bath. This helps keep them clean and remove excess oil on their feathers. Doing this on a regular basis also promotes good health as they are also affected from household air conditioning and heating.
To go for it, it is required that the pet bird is brought [...]

Grooming Your Pet Bird

August 27, 2009 by Bird Watcher  
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Every pet bird needs to be properly groomed. Normally, this involves clipping their toenails, their wings and providing it an occasional misting.
To clip your pet bird, you will need a pair of animal clippers, a towel, styptic powder and a helper. If there is no styptic powder available, you will have to use household flour [...]

Effects Of Great Treats for Your Pet Bird

August 13, 2009 by Bird Watcher  
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Do you think that your pet bird is sick and tired of just eating pellets and seeds? It is possible and to spice up their diet, here are a few things you can give them on occasion.
Fruits are great because they have vitamins and minerals. Some examples which you can give your pet bird include [...]

Disciplining Your Pet Bird

July 18, 2009 by Bird Watcher  
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It has been observed that pet birds with behavioural problems usually have social problems too.  There would be times when behaviour issues with birds can be brought about by lack of interaction with owners, conflict with other animals or just because of sickness.  It is important to identify the reasons why birds are showing negative [...]

Remember Before Choosing The Right Pet Bird

June 4, 2009 by Bird Watcher  
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Having a pet companion at home can certainly be rewarding.  Having pet birds can be both a rewarding and challenging experience.  Birds are intelligent and fascinating to look at.  But it is important to choose the right pet bird for you and at the same time prepare yourself for the responsibilities.  Birds when properly cared [...]