Many bird owners have contemplated the purchase of a dog or cat. Others already have mixed pet households. Having both dogs and birds in the same household, raises the issue of the safety of the birds. I am a dog trainer, and while I hate to burst anyone’s bubble, I can assure you that there … Read more
“I believe I can fly“, a tune a friend sings to my African Grey keeps running through my head. I can fly and I do and I usually take Siva, my Umbrella Cockatoo with me. It sounds easy, and it is, well kind of easy, sometimes, but it didn’t all happen in one day. This … Read more
Every caring bird breeder and pet store wants to find the perfect homes for their birds. This is the hardest part, trying to find the best possible family for your cherished babies. I love each and everyone of my babies and selling them is the most difficult part. The emotional attachment makes the separation hard, … Read more
Our family consists of my wife Carol, me and six birds, a green cheeked conure, Pistachio, a dusky conure named Orville and four umbrella cockatoos, Ashley, Murphy, BeBe and Mickie. Unlike the conures, which we purchased as babies, all four umbrellas were adopted as older birds. They came to us, each with his own problems, … Read more
Owning a bird is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. But like all things that are worth doing, it is worth doing well. Birds are very special beings. They are blessed with a high level of intelligence and capable of enriching their owner’s lives in hundreds of ways. The owner who … Read more
Anyone who owns a bird has probably used some sort of disinfectant at one time, either for cleaning the cage, washing the dishes, or cleaning up around the bird’s living area. Many people think that if a product just says on the label that it “kills germs” it’s doing a good job of protecting their … Read more
One of the most important items a responsible bird owner should have is a special First Aid Kit just for your bird. Having a well stocked avian First Aid kit handy can prepare you to handle minor emergencies yourself or enable you to stabilize your bird’s condition while getting your bird to your avian veterinarian. … Read more
Acquiring a new bird is a major investment emotionally as well as monetarally. So if you are buying a bird from a distant source, from someone you have never met, you want to ensure that everything goes well for you. There are many ethical aviaries and brokers who sell and ship wonderful birds to new … Read more
Sprouting seeds, beans, peas and grains are a natural and healthy way to provide nutrition to your birds. In addition to being an excellent source of amino acids found in living plants, they provide variety in the diet (texture, color and taste) and can become favorites of many birds.Sprouting is easy to do, once you’ve … Read more
There are literally hundreds of disinfectants out on the market now. So–which disinfectant do you pick? I will offer an overview of the different classes of disinfectants, their uses, drawbacks and strong points, and an idea of approximate costs for each class. If you are still in doubt after reading this article, do not hesitate … Read more