Make A Wanted Poster For Tweety

Time is critical when a bird is first lost or stolen. You want to act as quickly as possible, to get the word out and hopefully recover your bird. So BE PREPARED! Gather the information you will need and be ready in case such an event should occur. You will need to inform the unlettered … Read more

Feeding Our Birds Part II: A Healthy Diet

In our article Feeding Our Birds – Part I Nutritional Needs, we discussed both our research and experiences concerning a healthy diet for our avian friends. We have found that there is still much to be learned about a bird’s nutritional needs. Scientific information is just beginning to become available. Aviculturists are also realising that various … Read more

When Minutes Count: A Disaster Plan

With winter once again about upon us up here in Oregon, I am reminded of a few years ago – the terrible flooding we went through, and the many other states that went throught the same and other disasters. If it becomes necessary to evacuate, minutes and seconds count…..what can you do to help your … Read more

No Business Like Show Business

Mention the words “bird show” and most aviculturists think of bird expos or marts where birds and related items are sold. However, these are fairly recent developments in the world of aviculture. For many years, indeed, centuries in some cases, birds have been exhibited for the purpose of improving birds by selective breeding. While most … Read more

Parrot Limmericks

My ‘too is a pretty white cloud, Whose antics make me quite proud. That son of a gun Is so full of fun. But boy, is he ever so loud.Our conures were always so good, Until they encountered some wood. Then with a will, Each used his bill, To destroy whatever he could. There once … Read more

Disorders Of The Upper Digestive Tract

Disorders of the upper respiratory system may be inherited, may be caused by early growth conditions, or may be the result of a disease or dietary deficiency. Knowing more about these problems will help, both in recognizing them and in taking corrective action. The upper respiratory system is divided into the beak and orapharynx. The … Read more

A New Cage And Aviary Disinfectant

Birdkeeper’s are caught in a dilemma – if you disinfect aviaries and cages you put your birds at risk from chemical poisoning, or if you don’t thoroughly disinfect you put your birds at risk from disease. The problem is serious. Avian veterinarians tell us that at least 75% of all bird deaths are premature and … Read more

Conner Conure’s Pumpkin Adventure

“Happy Halloween!” said his Mom as she uncovered Conner Conure’s cage. “Today is special, Conner. A day set aside to have fun. We will share sweet treats today and make sweet memories.” Hmmmmm”, thought Conner in reply, cocking his head and white rimmed eye at Mom.Conner watched with big eyes as Mom got down his … Read more