Posts Tagged ‘New Bird’

Taming a Pet Bird


[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 [...]

Introducing New Birds

[ad#blod-ad] Try to avoid disturbance during first few days by introducing it to one new thing at a time. If you have any pets, acquaint them very gradually. A common problem is with cats. You may not keep a cat yourself, but any local cats will soon become aware of the new bird in the [...]

Acclimatizing Your Pet Bird

[ad#blod-ad] First find out what conditions the bird has been kept in for the previous few months. Has the bird been kept inside or outside? If it has been housed inside, establish the temperature at which it has been kept. If it has been kept outside, find out whether the aviary was completely out in [...]

Keeping Your Pet Bird Safe

[ad#blod-ad] There are many things to consider when you own a pet bird, and keeping your bird safe and out of harms way should be at the top of your list. Most birds are able to outlive their owners, but they are still fragile little creatures and need to be taken special care of. You [...]

Bringing Home your Pet Bird

[ad#blod-ad] Getting a bird as a pet can be an amazing experience, but it can also seem a bit overwhelming at times. Not just for you, but for your new bird too. Birds are very smart and emotional, and they might become attached to their previous owner. Luckily there are some easy things you can [...]