Some time towards the end of July 1996, I was working late on my computer and heard on the TV that a “spot” was coming up shortly regarding a woman who was rescuing birds. My ears pricked up; I shoved a tape in the VCR and managed to tape the spot. What I saw was … Read more

‘Cotton Candy’, ‘Pink or White Clouds’, ‘Bundles of Fluff’ – How does one describe a species of birds which seem to have come to us straight from Heaven? White, pink or black with magnificent erectable crests, COCKATOOS are the affectionate and softer cousins of the vibrantly colored, magnificent Macaws. Cockatoos are native to Australia and … Read more

Feather plucking or shredding is as frustrating for the bird owner as it is for the companion bird. There is nothing more dreadful than returning home to find the bottom of your bird’s cage filled with feathers. The guilt that pet bird owners feel is not unique. The unanswered question….”Why is my bird doing this?” … Read more

I have been using a bountiful weaning concept combined with intensive socializing on my African Grey babies for many years. I believe these techniques are instrumental in producing babies that are well behaved, social, independent, curious and unafraid. It is the encouragement of these much desired traits that enables birds to become good companions, resulting … Read more

Wouldn’t it be nice if all species of birds could be visually sexed? Unfortunately, nature was unconcerned about us humans when many of the bird species evolved. A bird’s sex is often a well kept secret, known only to the bird and perhaps others of it’s own species. Some species’ genders are easily identified. Male … Read more

Grains are a blessing for bird owners. They are that rare combination of a nutritious food which birds also love to eat! There are many varieties of grains, each providing somewhat different nutritional values. As a group they are low in fat and packed with proteins, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. And prepared properly, birds … Read more

There are many loosely defined terms describing pairs of birds. However, the meaning of these terms becomes very important when buying or selling birds, especially for breeding purposes. Confusion as to the meaning of these terms can lead to a buyer purchasing the wrong pair of birds.Pairs fall into three main groupings: Pairs, Bonded and … Read more

Are you tired of changing your bird’s water constantly? Do your birds make soup out of their water? Do your birds use their water dish as a swimming pool? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, then switching to water bottles may be the answer for you. Water bottles give bird owners … Read more

Sprouting seeds, beans, peas and grains are a natural and healthy way to provide nutrition to your birds. In addition to being an excellent source of amino acids found in living plants, they provide variety in the diet (texture, color and taste) and can become favorites of many birds.Sprouting is easy to do, once you’ve … Read more

One of the most important items a responsible bird owner should have is a special First Aid Kit just for your bird. Having a well stocked avian First Aid kit handy can prepare you to handle minor emergencies yourself or enable you to stabilize your bird’s condition while getting your bird to your avian veterinarian. … Read more