Purchasing A First Bird Companion

Congratulations! You have decided on a species, deciding factors as your lifestyle, time available, and financial investment. You have researched fully and thoroughly, reading, talking with other bird owners, etc. and feel confident in this life-changing, mega move.Where do I buy a bird? From whom, or what? This article deals with the two top ideal … Read more

Unwanted Birds: A Growing Problem

Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of unwanted birds who are being sold, given up for adoption or abandoned by their owners.This has been a common problem with dogs and cats. But until recently, it has not been a major issue with birds. Unfortunately, the situation may … Read more

Chlamydiosis (Parrot Fever) In Birds: Part I

Chlamydiosis is a very important and challenging disease of birds because it can be difficult to diagnose and treat, causes significant morbidity and mortality in birds, and is transmissable to humans. Illness caused by chlamydiosis can range from a life threatening system disease to an inapparent infection in a bird. The disease is caused by: Chlamydia … Read more

The Responsible Breeding Of Cockatiels Part II: Incubation

You have made the decision to breed your cockatiels. You understand that breeding pairs that are too young can cause problems because the parent bird is still using her body’s calcium supply for growing bones and other metabolic processes. The inbreeding of related pairs cause heartache, needless suffering and gross deformities in offspring. Breeding birds … Read more

Seizures In Pet Birds

A seizure is a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness and control of motor function. It is caused by a paroxysmal, uncontrolled transient electrical discharge in the brain. Seizures may be mild to severe, partial or generalized, frequent or infrequent.When a seizure occurs, a bird may vocalize, lose consciousness, fall off its perch, flap its wings … Read more

Breeding Indian Ringnecks

I’ve been breeding Indian Ringnecks for 13 years, and I find them a very easy bird to breed…they are normally excellent eaters, eating anything and everything you give them. They love fresh vegies and fruit and devour them…even orange peels seem to disappear! Give them a Pomegranate and try to find any of it later, … Read more