Real Estate for Your Bird - Picking the Perfect Bird Cage

2009-12-13 • by Administrator

Have you bought a bird and do not know what the size, shape, color etc of a cage should be like to make it the perfect bird cage? Read the article  to get the perfect bird cage with minimal effort.

For birds of the medium and large size variety, the dimensions for the width, height and depth of the cage should be a minimum of one and a half times the bird’s wingspan. In the case of smaller birds, provide a cage with a size that is enough for the bird to fly in comfortably.

You Can Be God Too - Cockatiel Breeding Tips

2009-12-11 • by Administrator

Cockatiel breeding can make you feel like God, but unless you have the right information and tools at your disposal, there is a chance you would be the Devil himself since Cockatiel babies are absolutely helpless when they are born. They depend solely on an external being to take care of them and feed them as their eyes are still closed and they do not know what’s happening around them. Make a thorough, informed decision before you start cockatiel breeding as there may be significant costs involved for veterinary care if needed. When you’re ready to go, read the tips below and start playing God!

How to Make Your Own Bird Toys - With Love!

2009-09-04 • by Administrator

Seeing toys being broken and torn to shreds by your dear pet bird after you so carefully selected and bought for quite a price can leave you with feelings of anger or suffering or both. To save costs and to prevent future heart attacks, make your own bird toys that will not only give you a creative satisfaction, but also the capacity to withstand its destruction once it’s in the bird cage.

Snip Snap - Nail Clipping For Your Pet Bird

2009-08-20 • by Administrator

Unlike us humans, birds can be severely cut and bruised if they’re nails are not kept well. So, they need to be trimmed from time to time. Wondered how Nail Clipping for Your Pet Bird can be done? Well, this can be done easily all by yourself. By doing this, you won’t get scratched by your bird the next time and it will also keep your bird healthier. There are many diseases that spread from untrimmed nails. So a little time off from work will do your bird good and even prevent it from scratching that wooden table you love.

How to Catch Your Escaped Parrot - Don’t Call the Fire Service!

2009-07-18 • by Administrator

Did you parrot just fly out of the window? Missing your only source of entertainment? There a few simple things you need to follow to catch your escaped parrot. Your days will not be lonely anymore and your loved one is back where it belongs!

The first thing you need to do is find out how the birds in your area behave and find out when they make a lot of noise. This can narrow you down to a smaller time limit to run one of your physical searches. Research shows, that usually birds turn noisy, just before sun-rise or just after sun-set. So set these as your peak timings and search harder during these times.

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.