How to keep pet birds.
[ad#blod-ad] Before you begin any building work, make sure you know exactly where the electricity cables and water and sewage pipes are, so that you do not dig through any of them. If in doubt, go over the plans of your house and garden. If the aviary is to stand on the edge of your [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Siting an aviary will require careful thought as there is nothing more annoying than having to move an aviary after it has been built. If you are designing a new garden, build in the aviary requirements at a very early stage, taking into account servicing and expansion. Remember to choose a site with plenty [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Compatibility will be a major consideration if you want to build up a mixed collection of species. It will have a considerable bearing on the size of the aviary, as it is only possible to mix certain species if the aviary is large enough. Time is another essential factor when deciding on the size [...]
[ad#blod-ad] As with many aspects of successful birdkeeping, taming your bird requires a great deal of patience; do not expect results within a few days. Try starting off by offering the bird little titbits of its favourite food through the cage, but do not be alarmed if it initially backs away from your hand, because [...]
[ad#blod-ad] The first step before hopping on the plane or any other type of transportation (car, family vehicle, motor home, travel trailer, commercial airliner, vacation cottage), is to buy a travel cage that fits your bird. You need to acquire it at least two weeks in advance so that the bird gets used to it. [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Did you know that there are over 9000 bird species in the world? Out of these 9000, almost 330 are parrots, very popular among pet owners. If you are thinking of adopting a bird to be your pet, here are a few tips on how to choose one. 1. Adopt a baby parrot If [...]
[ad#blod-ad] There comes a time when every family feels the need to adopt a pet. Most of the times, it is the child that insists on getting a pet to have as a friend and have fun with. In other cases, the mother or the father suggests that they should get a pet so that [...]
[ad#blod-ad] The most important thing to remember when setting up an aviary for your birds is not to be too impatient. The time you spend visiting other collections, planning your own aviary and researching the species you wish to keep will ultimately reduce the chances of you making disappointing and expensive mistakes. There are many [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Be sure to buy your stock from a well-known source, either a reputable breeder or someone who has been recommended to you. The time spent selecting good stock and paying that little extra is well worth it, because it will save you so many problems later on.Be sure that the stock is unrelated. Do [...]
[ad#blod-ad] If tempting your bird back with food and an open cage or aviary door fails, another option is to attempt to catch your bird by using a trap. A good one to try is a cat trap; this is usually about 75cm(30in) long and made of wire mesh. Ideally, the bird will walk into [...]