How to keep pet birds.
[ad#blod-ad] Finches are lively and colourful birds that are universally popular because they are easy to care for and reach a small size, usually 10- 15cm(4-6in). Because of their manageable size, it is quite acceptable to keep a pair of finches in a small indoor cage measuring about 60cm(24in) long and 30cm(12in) wide and deep, [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Canaries are among the most commonly kept birds in captivity. They range in size from 10 to 17cm (4-6.7in), depending on the variety. Such a size should not present many housing difficulties. In fact, a cage 40cm(16in) long is perfectly acceptable for one bird, although two birds would require a 50cm(20in) cage. A rectangular [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Cockatiels reach a size of about 32cm(12.5in) and will normally live for 10-14 years, although some birds have reached the age of 30. These are relatively hardy birds that you can keep indoors or outdoors, as long as you provide a suitable shelter in an outdoor environment. Cockatiels thrive on exercise and so need [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Lovebirds range in size from 13 to 15cm (4.5-6in), and for such comparatively small birds, they do have a relatively long lifespan of 10-15 years. As members of the parrot family, they are intelligent and have an inquisitive personality. Housing lovebirds presents no problems, for a typical aviary used for accommodating parakeets is more [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Parakeets vary in size quite dramatically, ranging from 14 to 40cm (12-16in), and the choice of species is equally wide. Housing parakeets should present no major problems – the majority of species will thrive outdoors in the fresh air, although you must make sure that the aviary provides ample room for flight and exercise [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Conures With a size range of 16-45cm(6.3-18in), conures can be classed as medium-sized parrots and, if well cared for, they will live up to 20 years or more in captivity. The most suitable housing conditions for these birds are within a large outside aviary. Compared to parakeets, conures are excessively noisy birds and most [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Because of their spectacular nest-building activities, weavers are among the most interesting small birds to keep in captivity. They are extremely spirited birds that will spend their lifetimes collecting materials to create their unique nests. Each species builds its own individual style of nest, and some can be absolutely incredible. Watching them build their [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Waxbills are delicate birds when first imported and you must take care not to allow them to become chilled. Once acclimatized, the more common species have proved to be quite hardy in an aviary that is well protected from any strong draughts and has a good, dry, snug shelter. During the winter, waxbills do [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Many people keep macaws as pets; some species live up to 60 years or more and can therefore provide a lifetime of companionship. Their considerable size of 30-100cm(12-39in) means that macaws demand a great deal of time, attention and space. They can either be housed in a spacious outside aviary, which will need to [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Being rather large parrots, approximately 30-67cm(12-27in), cockatoos do have a relatively long lifespan of 25-45 years, although some have lived considerably longer. The substantial size and strength of these birds does not make it easy to control their destructive and vociferous nature. If housed outside, they need a well-built, resilient aviary with mesh that [...]