Birds are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth, with behaviors that often captivate and amuse us. Among these behaviors, bird dancing stands out as particularly intriguing. You might have seen a video of a bird bobbing its head, flapping its wings rhythmically, or even performing what looks like an intricate dance routine. But … Read more
In the midst of our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to overlook the quiet tragedies happening around us. One such tragedy is the loss of bird species, a heartbreaking reality that has unfolded in our own lifetime. These birds, once soaring through the skies and singing their songs, have vanished forever. This article is a tribute … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of having a conversation with a bird? It might sound like something out of a fairy tale, but many birds possess the astonishing ability to mimic human speech. This talent isn’t just limited to a few species—there’s a surprising variety of feathered friends who can learn to talk. Let’s dive into … Read more
In the past five years, as I have continued to increase my knowledge about birds, and have become enriched by my contacts with other aviculturists, I have become fascinated with a subject which has rarely been addressed in the literature. That subject concerns how and why birds behave the way they do, and the ways … Read more
You may be thinking “Breeding is natural isn’t it?”. Or maybe one of your question would be, “What can possibly go wrong?”. I’m here to tell you, if you can think of it going wrong, it’s most likely a potential problem. Breeding cockatiels is often very simple but sometimes it just doesn’t succeed. Some things … Read more
Breeding is not a decision to be made lightly. If you haven’t read the article about deciding whether you should breed yet please do, otherwise, read on. Cockatiel breeding is not especially difficult but it will require time, commitment, and thought. First of all you need a pair of suitable birds, a male and a … Read more
The first thing that a breeder must have accomplished before attempting to breed is to have healthy, well exercised stock that has been fed a nutritionally balanced diet. Depending n the size of your breeding operation, it would be advisable to select a few breeders and have them checked by a good avian vet. Cultures, … Read more
I receive lots of calls and visits from pet bird owners. All of them with the same question, “My sweet bird is beginning to pluck feathers. What do I do?” The first thing I ask them is, “Have you had them examined by your avian veterinarian?” Most of the time, the answer is, “NO.” whenever … Read more
Psittacosis may not be the most common disease in your flock, but it is the one you need to be most aware of. This is because Psittacosis (or more technically Chlamydiosis or Chlamydia) is the one disease your birds may give to you, and unless recognised, it can be fatal! The Chlamydia organism, which is … Read more
As new food facts surface and more formulated diets become available for our birds, nutrition remains the most debated subject in birdkeeping and aviculture. Some still question the use of an all-pellet diet, and the need for a greater consumption of water for birds who are on a diet consisting of all dry foods (nuts, … Read more