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All You Need to Know About Antique Bird Cages
2009-05-11 • by Administrator
Bird cages have adorned the human household for very, very long. Bird cages are primarily kept as homes for birds in houses. But with changing times, interior designing has made the bird cage a part of the décor in the house! In recent times focus has shifted to old Victorian and French in the point of view of interior designing. Antique bird cages are now in vogue due to this shift. This however does not imply that antique cages are suitable only in some places. They blend in with the décor anywhere and are very pleasing to the eye as well!
Bird Toys and Cages - How They Affect Your Bird's Health
2009-04-30 • by Administrator
To give your bird a feel of being on a real tree with the off shoots, you can give them a bird cage that can be perched. This is called the bird cage stand. The normal cage makes it difficult for your pet parrot to stretch its wings to a full span and also makes it difficult to play as well as exercise. This bird stand however gives the birds a variety from its normal life. When you are choosing one of these bird cages do make sure that the cage will not be broken by the bird, and that there are no parts that may harm the bird within the cage.
All You Need To Know About Bird flu or Avian Influenza
2009-04-08 • by Administrator
Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease that is very contagious. This is caused by a virus that normally affects only poultry and birds. Bird species of all sorts are susceptible to this disease. This can go up to an extent of reaching an epidemic. There are two forms of this bird flu or avian influenza as it is otherwise called. The first form of this causes an illness that is quite mild and its symptoms may be reduction in egg production or ruffled feathers. The other symptom may be quite serious and is referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza. This disease is contagious and may be fatal. The rate of mortality is one hundred percent. Bird flu is also really quick in its attack so the birds, in most cases, die the same day they are diagnosed with these symptoms.
Building an Indoor Aviary for Parrot
2009-03-25 • by Administrator
A parrot lover can build an indoor aviary in his own room and he can also acquire the same from the market. Make sure an indoor aviary should be made with qualitative stuff and it should be equipped with safe branches so that your parrot shall face no problem in perching. An indoor aviary should have proper space for serving food and water dishes. A linoleum liner should be used in an indoor aviary so that one can easily clean it.
Parrot First Aid – How To Be A Doctor For Your Bird Parrot!
2009-03-16 • by Administrator
Accidents are prone to happen to your pet bird, or they might just get sick. It is necessary to remain prepared for these at all costs. Birds usually have their illnesses hidden but the injuries are very obvious. This is because if birds look like they are sick they generally make their whole flock vulnerable to the predators of nature. So this may be a reason to get your parrot checked up regularly with a vet. First aid is something that can be given if your bird is really sick and needs to be treated immediately, even before you can get to the vet.
Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet Bird
2009-03-13 • by Administrator
Some people or maybe most people, I should say, think that having a pet bird will cost them much lesser than an animal like a cat or a dog for instance. They are thought to be of lower maintenance value than a fish or even hamsters for that matter. The truth is that this is not true at all! Birds need everything ranging from attention to their diet. These birds can not be decoration pieces and cannot be kept in a cage and made to sit there all day long.
All about the Barraband - The Superb Parrot
2009-03-09 • by Administrator
The superb parrot is also referred to as the Barraband parrot. It is a parrot that is a native of the south eastern part of Australia. This parrot is one of the three species of the genus polytelis. The superb parrots in their natural habitat are found to be pests as they feed on crops and hence the farmers hate them! These birds are nonetheless peaceful, beautiful and also quiet birds.
Daily Bird Cage Cleaning - Why And How You Should Do It
2009-03-06 • by Administrator
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Birds have been domesticated as pets by humans for their companionship and their sweet sounds. The ideal home for a bird in a home is a bird cage. The bird cage must be airy and should be strong enough to house the bird. As with any home, the bird cage must be maintained in proper condition by cleaning it on a daily basis. It is very important for the bird’s health. A pet owner must take good care of the bird pet and its surrounding.
Canary Breeding - 5 Tips For The Amateur
2009-03-02 • by Administrator
The canary is a small songbird that has been domesticated by humans. The sweet sounds made by the bird are pleasing to the human ear. This is the primary reason why canaries were domesticated. The domestication of the birds was started in Europe in the sixteenth century. The breeding resulted in various types of canary birds all over Europe!
Parrot Adoption - How Do You Adopt A Parrot?
2009-02-28 • by Administrator
Parrot adoption is so much like adopting a baby. Those people who adopt parrots will initially have a problem with maintaining a pet parrot. All they want to do is give the parrot a really good place to stay in. Parrot adoption does not mean that you get free parrots. This is just that it is really expensive than getting a real parrot from a shop. So you can get parrots from former owners for a minimum rate.