Pet Bird Grooming: Birds & Bathing Some birds appreciate a daily misting / being lightly sprayed with room-temperature water, while others prefer to bathe in a shallow dish of water. A combination of both is great — provided your parrot
How to Read Parrot Body Language
Do you know your bird’s nonverbal communication cues? Learning to recognize your parrot’s healthy body language will help you know when he is feeling fine or when he’s ill, as well as when he wants attention or food. It will
Toys are Important for Birds
Many bird owners take great care in providing an enticing and nutritional diet for their birds. Additionally, they physically play and cuddle with their birds and spend hours teaching them to talk, sing and whistle. However, many birds
Water is Important
Do you drink enough water each day? Most people do not but how about your bird? Having clean water available for your bird is a must. Looking at your bird every day can help you make sure that your
Being Prepared for a Natural Disaster
Hurricane season started in June. Many have pets so creating a plan to keep our loved pets is a must. Hurricanes, like floods, brushfires, and tornadoes, can be frightening things to be caught in (and these tips can be
Birds Have Feelings
Do birds have feelings and emotions? I’m sure you know your bird’s personality and can see that they truly do have emotions. There is no scientific agreement about whether or not birds have feelings, but birders who watch their feathered
Wings and Nails
Do you clip your bird’s wings? What about your bird’s nails? I have done this in the past yet had bad outcomes that resulted in bloody wings and nails cut too short. Ouch! Nearly all exotic birds entering the
Why is Sleep so Important?
How do you feel when you don’t get enough sleep? I’m guessing you are not focused and unhappy? Birds need 12-14 hours total sleep a day. When their sleep time is compromised, they can be a bit “grumpy” and show it
How to Beat the Heat!
Wow, it’s sure hot outside! Dangerous heat levels can have fatal outcomes for your precious bird. Just like humans, hydration and protection from the heat and sun are needed. How do you protect your bird? If you don’t have AC
Choosing a Bird Cage
Choosing a bird cage is the first step in making sure your bird has adequate living space. You have so many choices like sizes, colors, models, and styles. Being overwhelmed when choosing a cage is an understatement! Just like humans,