Pet Birds
Exotic pet birds can make great companions and wonderful pets.
But before you adopt a bird, you must be able to commit to taking care of your new friend.
Pet birds need approriate houseing, nutritious food and lots of toys to be their happiest and healthiest.
Here's some tips to get you started:
How to Choose a Reputable Bird Breeder
So, you want to buy a bird. All you have to do is find a breeder and give him or her the money, right? Actually, there are some very disreputable bird breeders out there. To be sure you get a healthy, well adjusted bird, you will need to be sure you...
Feeding Your Bird
Feeding a bird is easy. After all, you just toss some seeds in a bowl and give them some water and you're done, right? Actually, if you want a healthy bird, you will need to do a bit more than that. There are quite a few different bird diets you can...
Grooming Your Bird
If you own a dog or a cat, you probably knew that you would have to spend some time grooming your new pet. However, did you know that birds need to be groomed, too? Of course, you won't be brushing his feathers, but you will need to clip his...
Selecting a Cage for Your Bird
A cage is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will need to buy for your new bird. The proper cage can help your bird stay healthy and safe. However, there are so many different types of cages. How do you choose the right one?
Teach Your Bird Simple Tricks
While most people think of pet birds as animals that just sit in the cage or perch on someone's shoulder and say the occasional funny phrase, some birds can actually learn quite a few interesting and entertaining tricks. While not all birds are able...
Cockatiel Bird Toys
There are many different types of bird toys to fit the needs of cockatiels. It is important to have toys readily available to your bird, so that it may exercise its brain and beak. The amount of manufacturers that make bird toys has skyrocketed...
Cockatiel Grooming Practices
Cockatiels are masters at keeping their feathers looking clean and crisp. Watching your bird groom itself can be amusing because of the awkward positions they are forced to do. It is amazing to hear them run their beak through the feathers,...
Cockatiels in the Wild
There are many differences in the cockatiels we have from domestic breeding and those that wild in the wild lands of Australia. Cockatiels both captive and native are adaptable to their surroundings. Native birds are always on the move and never...
Color Mutations on Cockatiels Part 2
Color Mutations in cockatiels occur in 3 areas of the body. It can affect the color of the overall body, the color of the face marking, and can changed the pattern on feathers and the body. These types of mutations make cockatiels look much...
Color Variations in Cockatiels
Cockatiels do not have the bright vivid colors that other parrots boast. However, cockatiels have several color mutations that give each of them a unique look. Color mutations occur on three aspects of a cockatiel, which include the overall color...
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