How to keep pet birds.
[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] Nail clipping is a delicate procedure and can be dangerous. Before you make your first attempt, ask a veterinarian or an experienced birdkeeper to show you how to carry out the procedure correctly. Once you have caught your bird, it is a good idea to have someone else hold it as you clip the [...]
[ad#blod-ad] It is always a good idea to have a few practical health aids standing by. These should include an antiseptic spray in case your bird injures itself, a hospital cage, another cage set up in a quiet part of your house where you can transfer any of your outdoor birds throughout the winter, and [...]
[ad#blod-ad] For whatever reason you wish to keep birds, whether as a pet, for display or because you are interested in breeding, never rush into buying them. Visit several pet stores and bird farms first to determine what type of bird you wish to keep and whether it is practical for you to keep it. [...]
[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 [...]