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- Introducing smaller birds to each other.
Aug 09 2010 03:20 AM
How to introduce two parakeets or budgies or smaller birds to each other.
When you buy your second bird the first day he is going to be very nervous. After the proper quarantine period of being on its own, you can slowly introduce them by putting their cages next to each other. After a couple days of this, the nex step would be having them both on the separate hands or finger. You will see the...
- Herbs and the Benefits to Parrots
Aug 28 2010 12:40 PM
Some info I have been working on.
* Alfalfa Powder helps assimilate protein, calcium and other nutrients. Contains chlorophyll. Richest land source of trace minerals. Very rich supply of Beta Carotene, Vitamins K and D. High in Calcium and contains Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium and eight essential enzymes. It is also high in fructo-oligosaccarides which fertilize healthy bacteria in the gut and...
- Feather Picking
Aug 09 2010 03:22 AM
Feather picking is a common issue with captive birds. Wild birds do not do it as they are occupies with survival from predators and searching for food. Captive birds do not have those 2 issues (unless living in a horrible home), they do it because some form of stress had caused them to. As common as it is, it is very difficult to treat. In order to treat feather picking, you must first determin...
- Weigh In
Aug 10 2010 06:01 AM
In the wild a bird that shows any signs of illness or injury is an easy target for predators. As a result birds are masters at hiding weaknesses. Being a member of a flock keeps any one individual from becoming a target, even other flock members may not be aware of changes until it is too late. It is instinct for birds to protect themselves in this way, but rarely does a bird die suddenly witho...
- Teaching your Bird to Talk
Aug 09 2010 03:08 AM
Some bird owners purchased a bird solely so they could teach it to talk. Generally people think of African Greys when they think of a bird talking. Although Greys are well known for their speaking abilities, that does not mean that other species cannot learn to talk as well. Conures, keets, lovebirds, all have the ability to speak if their owner takes the time to teach them how to speak.
If...
- Egg Peritonitis
Aug 09 2010 03:39 AM
In a previous article I posted about my friends lovebird dying. Based on our discussions and Jeanie's history of egg laying, egg binding was suspected. Jeanie had a necropsy and the avain vet sent this info to us for clarification on what happen. This is really worth sharing. I did not write this, it was sent to my by the vet that did the necropsy on Jeanie.
Egg peritonitis is a condi...
- Parrot Cages: How to chose the right one.
Aug 09 2010 02:52 AM
When looking for a cage, it can be difficult to decide on which cage to get because there are as many styles of cages as there are styles of birds. I'll discuss a few of the basic factors to consider to assist your decision.Bigger is always better: Any bird must have enough room to flap its wings, this will prevent injury to the wings. Look for cages labeled as a "flight cage" for a...
- Foraging Toys
Aug 09 2010 02:59 AM
Just curious if any of you provide foraging opportunities for your fids. If you work outside the home then your fids are left in their cages alot during the day. Most birds will not develop behavior problems. But, I found that by giving my birds foraging toys they were happier and seemed to enjoy their time inside their cages. I've used some of the cheapest material possible. I like to...
- Monitoring you birds poops
Aug 09 2010 01:30 AM
A good way to monitor your birds health is knowing what their droppings should look like. If you know what normal droppings look like, you will be able to recognize changes in color, odor, consistency or amount. A good way to see this is by using newspaper at the bottom of their cage. When you change to paper, look closely at the droppings and note any new or different looking droppings. If t...
- Parrots and Other Pets Living Together
Aug 09 2010 01:48 AM
Some people will decide against purchasing a companion bird because they already have a dog, cat or other animal fearing the animals will not be able to live together. They may fear that the bird or other animal will get injured.
Although cats and dogs are typically adversaries, they can coexist in the same household without attacking or harming each other or competing for their owners attent...
- Benefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract
Aug 09 2010 01:16 AM
The use of GSE for Parrots has been proven to be highly effective in preventing a wide sprectrum of infections caused by viruses, funguses, parasites and bacteria. GSE raises the PH level in the body and disease cannot live in an alkaline body. Raising the PH level in the body is considered one of the most important health benefits available for parrots and humans.
GSE stimulates the immune ...
- Step up training
Aug 09 2010 03:07 AM
Here you will find multiple techniques based on teaching your bird to step up. Learning to step up is a vital first step toward taming your bird. There is no single correct way to do it as each bird has their own personality. As more techniques are posted, they will be added
This is the technique I used to train my Cockatiel and Quaker Parrot to "step up" Do not attempt to handle yo...
- Changing a parrots diet.
Aug 09 2010 01:04 AM
1. Do it slowly and don't expect the bird to eat a totally new diet immediately, they will starve if you take everything they are used to away from them. BE PATIENT.
2. Add new ingredients to their diet in the morning when they are the hungriest and are more likely to try something new.
3. Make an initial mixture of say 80% old diet, 20% new and gradually increase the new diet until the o...
- Traveling with Parrots
Aug 09 2010 01:46 AM
If at some point you find it necessary to travel with your birds there are some very important facts to remember.
They should be contained in a suitable travel cage. A travel cage should give your bird enough room to stretch their wings, but not move around much so they do not injure themselves if they are frightened.
Clip their wings before taking them on a long trip. Many birds have been ...
- How to Identify a Sick Bird
Aug 09 2010 01:17 AM
In humans everyone knows when we are sick. They can see the red runny nose, listless attitude, fever, coughing. Not so easy to determine if your bird is sick.
Sick birds in the wild are the first ones targeted by predators, therefore, birds instinctively hide illness. If you can look at your bird and tell it is sick, it is most likely too late to save it. Learn to identify sick birds by pa...
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