Breeding Quakers – Tips for Beginners
I think everyone has a fleeting thought on breeding birds once they have had pet …
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Anting in Birds — Medical or Behavioral?
Ever since my Avian Veterinarian, Dr. Rolfe, returned from a seminar, I’ve been on a …
Normal and Abnormal Bacterial Organisms of Birds
Birds have a population of bacteria known as ‘normal microbial flora’ which colonizes the skin …
Kitchen Physician X – Safe Cleaning & Pest Control
Most parrot owners are well aware of the common hazards that endanger our parrots, such …
A Swinging Affair – Swings for Birds
Have you ever seen a bird swinging away on a swing while emitting sounds of …
Breeding African Greys – Part III
This is the third in a series of articles I have written on breeding Greys. …
Kitchen Physician XI – Edible Flowers For Parrots
Edible flowers delight the eye as well as the palate and are becoming quite popular …
Egg Binding In Breeding and Pet Birds
Egg binding, or the obstruction of the uterus or oviduct by an egg, is a …
Blue Crown Conures – Exceptional Pets
Blue Crown Conures (Aratinga acuticaudata) are in the Artinga family of Conures. Other common names …
Stress in African Greys and Other Birds
Stress can cause major behavioral problems with any bird, but it is of even more …