Once Bitten… Twice Shy
A parrot’s beak is made of keratin, just like human fingernails. It has two basic …
Old Magazine
The A – Zinc of Zinc Poisoning
Zinc is extremely toxic to birds. Although a bird requires a certain amount of zinc …
Cage Liners: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
At one time or another all of us have pondered the question of what is …
Avian Nutrition
Proper and adequate avian nutrition combined with good husbandry is probably the single most important …
Introduction to Quaker Parakeets
Until recently, choosing a Quaker parakeet as an avian pet was given only fleeting consideration …
Signs of Illness
Instinctually, birds will hide signs of illness to prevent from appearing weak. A weak bird …
Summer Hazards & Precautions
Summer brings heat, vacations and the desire to spend more time outdoors. It is also …
Joan & Charmaine’s Blood Feather Emergency
Losing and replacing old feathers is a normal process in birds. However, when new long …
Roller Skating -Training & Success
Siva was a relatively new member of the household when I purchased Jennifer Warshaw’s book, …
