How to keep pet birds.
[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] In a softbill aviary, where birds may be flying high up or perched on the ground, it is a good idea to have two sets of dishes. Change the position of the dishes on the ground as often as possible, so that no single area of the aviary becomes irreparably damaged. There are two [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Once the chicks have arrived, make sure they have plenty of food. Young chicks eat vast amounts; in fact, you may need to double the amount of food you normally feed to your adult birds. If food becomes scarce, it is quite common for birds to kill their young or stop feeding them. The [...]
[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 [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Whydahs are ideal subjects for housing with weavers or birds of a similar size. Because whydahs are among the largest and more aggressive species of finches, do not house them with birds of smaller or weaker species, such as smaller waxbills. Keep them in a large well-planted aviary, since they must have adequate room [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Monitoring your birds feeding and drinking habits can provide useful pointers to their general health. If your birds are always eager to feed, you should have no problems, but if any of your birds suddenly goes off its food, this could very well be the first sign that something is wrong. If your bird [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Their scientific name is Eclectus roratus and their name depends on the subspecies. They can be called Vosmaeri or Yellow Sided, Blue Bellied or Dusky, or Red Sided, or Solomon Island Eclectus. They can be found in Australia, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. This bird species can grow between 40 and 50 cm (17 [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Once your bird is established in its new home, try to stick to a simple routine of regular feeding times, as this will offer your bird welcome stability. Most birds need feeding once a day, with the exception of seed eaters, whose full bowl can be left for up to a couple of days. [...]
[ad#blod-ad] If you are new to bird keeping, it can be very difficult to detect when a bird is ill. The signs that usually prove to be good indications are fluffed up feathers, slightly drooping wings, unwillingness to eat and general inactivity. As you become more experienced, you will be able to assess your bird’s [...]
[ad#blod-ad] Buntings vary in size from 12 to 20cm(4.75-8in), depending on the species. Most are not suitable for being caged indoors, as this type of lifestyle causes them to become overweight. The rainbow and lazuli buntings, however, are not hardy and must therefore be housed indoors as soon as the cold weather approaches, but they [...]