Of Purrs and Birds
The wild housecat slinks across the living room, eyes bright and tail twitching. Across the …
Selecting the Right Bird for You
Now that you have found a breeder or pet store to purchase a bird from, …
Introduction to Ringneck Parakeets
Fast becoming the most widely distributed of all the parakeet species, Ringneck parakeets are well …
Joan & Charmaine’s Blood Feather Emergency
Losing and replacing old feathers is a normal process in birds. However, when new long …
Summer Hazards & Precautions
Summer brings heat, vacations and the desire to spend more time outdoors. It is also …
Introduction to Quaker Parakeets
Until recently, choosing a Quaker parakeet as an avian pet was given only fleeting consideration …
Cage Liners: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
At one time or another all of us have pondered the question of what is …
Once Bitten… Twice Shy
A parrot’s beak is made of keratin, just like human fingernails. It has two basic …
Weigh Your Bird Regularly!!
For birds in the wild, masking illness is a means of self preservation. A sick …
The Model Aviculture Program or MAP
What is MAP? The Model Aviculture Program or MAP is a voluntary aviary inspection and …