Pet Bird Breed Selection, Basic Health Care Info and Supplies

Bird Breed Selection

  • How to Choose a Reputable Bird Breeder
    If youre thinking of buying your first bird, theres more to it than just walking into the first breeder you find and slapping down your money. Just like with any other occupation, there are good bird...

  • How to Choose the Right Pet Bird
    Taking time to choose the right pet bird for you and your family will save you a lot of trouble down the road. If you consider all the pros and cons of each bird and make a well-informed decision,...

  • How to Determine the Sex of Your New Bird
    To some owners, knowing the sex of their bird is of no consequence because they are not planning to breed it. As a matter of fact, the sex of your bird is something you should be aware of. If you...

  • Bird Breeding Questions - Will the Bird Egg Hatch
    When you start out as a bird breeder, its easy to become overwhelmed trying to find answers to the many questions you have. You may be hesitant to ask an experienced breeder some of these questions...

Basic Bird Care

  • Bird Home Care - How to Keep your Birds Happy and Healthy
    New bird owners have plenty of things to consider in order to provide a safe and happy home for their new pet. It can sometimes be overwhelming worrying about everything that needs to be done. ...

  • How to Teach Your Bird to Talk
    Many people choose birds as pets simply because of their ability to talk. The highly intelligent African grey usually comes to mind first, but it may surprise you to know how many species of birds can...

  • Handfeeding Unweaned Birds
    When someone hears the term, handfeeding, many times they think it means getting birds to eat seeds or pellets out of their hand. If you are one of these people, you may be surprised to find out what handfeeding...

  • Taking Care of a New Young Baby Bird
    Bringing a handfed baby bird home for the first time can be stressful for the bird and the owner. It can also be a very enjoyable time if you make sure ahead of time that you have all the equipment...

  • How to Keep Your Bird Safe at Home
    Birds are among the most fragile pets you can own. This comes as a surprise to some due to their long life spans. In the past, birds have been exploited because of their fragile nature. Miners would sometimes...

  • Caring for Lories and Lorikeets
    Raising lories and lorikeets demands a much different type of care than most other birds. The most notable difference is their tongue, which resembles a brush. This tongue is perfectly suited for...

  • How to Train Your Bird Simple Tricks
    Many people are surprised to find out just how intelligent most pet birds are. In addition to learning to talk, many bird are able to learn some pretty impressive tricks. Some birds will be better...

  • Healthy Bird Feeding Diet Plan
    To keep your new bird healthy and happy, careful consideration must be given to what type of diet to use. Many people are surprised to find out that feeding a pet bird takes more than just seeds and water. Many...

Bird Health Care

  • Caring for Sick Birds
    Caring for a sick pet can be an arduous task, but dealing with a sick bird is especially difficult. All too often, the illness becomes very serious before it is even noticed. An avian veterinarian should...

  • Bird Stress Illness Symptoms and Solutions
    Birds are more vulnerable to stress than any other pet you can own. Many seemingly healthy birds have dropped dead due to being overly stressed. You may have some potentially deadly stress causing elements...

  • Identifying Sick Bird Signs and Illness Symptoms
    When a person gets sick, even with a common cold, there are many physical symptoms that make it easy to tell they are ill, just by looking at them. You may think its just as easy with your pet bird, but...

Bird Supplies

  • Buying and Selecting a Bird Cage - Tips and Guide
    If you are a new bird owner, choosing the cage will be the most important decision you make, other than the bird itself. Choosing the right cage will go a long way in keeping your new bird happy and healthy....

  • Buying and Choosing Bird Toys - Tips and Guide
    Even the most well taken care of birds will eventually become unhappy if they dont have anything to occupy their active minds and strong beaks. Many birds will resort to pulling out their own feathers...

Bird Breed Facts and Info

  • Parakeet Bird Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    If youre considering buying a pet bird, a great choice for beginners is the parakeet. These birds are readily available and quite affordable if youre budget is limited. Also, the equipment required for...

  • Pionus Parrots Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    If youre in the market for a parrot, but for whatever reason, you need one thats a bit laid back and relatively quiet, you may want to take a look at the Pionus. Generally, Pionus parrots are very mild...

  • Lovebirds Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    Many people are under the assumption that lovebirds dont make good pets, especially if you dont buy them in pairs. It is true that a pair of bonded lovebirds should remain together, but a baby that is...

  • Macaws Parrot Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    Macaws are some of the largest and most colorful birds in the parrot family. They can get so big that their beaks are bigger than a mans hand. Its not a good idea to start with a macaw if you are...

  • Senegal Parrot Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    The Senegal parrot is very colorful and is known for being cuddly and playful. These birds are not the most vocal or the best talkers in the parrot family, but they are capable of learning twenty...

  • Cockatiel Bird Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    If you are new to owning and raising birds, a cockatiel may be just what you are looking for. These birds are friendly and are great for beginners since caring for them is not that difficult. Cockatiels...

  • Conure Parrot Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    If your looking for an outgoing little parrot that is playful and active, then you might want to consider a conure. These birds are small enough to fit in most spaces and big enough to satisfy people looking...

  • African Grey Parrot Facts, Behavior and Health Care Info
    If the main thing youre looking for in a new bird is a great talker, then youve found it in the African grey. There is not a better talker in the parrot family than these guys. There are African greys...