How to keep pet birds.
The price of parrot changes in big bounds in dependency with the species. You can obtain for example a budgie for fewer than $10. The price of the cockatiel changes between $25 and $35. An Amazonian parrot and grey parrot can be purchased for about $300 to $400 , cockatoo for $1000 and the cost [...]
[ad#blod-ad] To keep your aviary in good shape and to ensure the safety and well being of your birds, it is important to carry out regular inspections and a programme of general maintenance. Once a year, or at least every other year, you should retreat any wood on the aviary. Some of the new wood [...]
[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] Choosing a cage for your bird is not an easy thing to do. There are many types of various sizes. But if you take into consideration the characteristics of your birds, you could find the perfect cage for your bird: safe, comfortable and beautiful. One of the most important aspects of a bird cage [...]
[ad#blod-ad] The health of your bird is directly proportional to the food you give it. It is important that your bird has a balanced nutritional diet. Sometimes the birds die because they are poorly fed or because they get some diseases from the food. So get well informed on how to take care of your [...]
[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] 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 [...]