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] 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] 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] Before transferring your bird from the carrying bow to the cage, there are a few simple rules to follow. In an indoor environment, make sure that all the windows and doors are shut before you take the bird out of the box and into the cage. If the bird is to be kept on [...]
[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] 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] It is absolutely essential to obtain the correct size of perch and fix it in the correct position. You can determine the correct size of perch by looking at the bird’s feet. When it is sitting on the perch, its toenails should reach all the way round and almost touch each other. Nail the [...]
[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 [...]