The Kitchen Physician – Let Food Be Your Medicine
“Let your food be your medicine” said Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, who compiled a …
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Weigh Your Bird Regularly!!
For birds in the wild, masking illness is a means of self preservation. A sick …
Galvanized Wire and Zinc
Many bird owners have wondered about building their own cage at one time or another. …
Once Bitten… Twice Shy
A parrot’s beak is made of keratin, just like human fingernails. It has two basic …
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 …
Building a Good Avian Library
Caring bird owners quickly recognize the need for a home library which contains information on …
Bird Noise – Sound of Music or Torture Alley
One of the most frequently asked questions from new prospective bird owners is “How much …