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Determining the Sex of Your New Bird
Many people are not concerned with whether they have a male or female bird. After all, if you're not going to breed your bird, it doesn't really matter, right? Actually, it is important to know whether you have a female bird because you will need to...
Environmental Considerations
If you are new to bird ownership, it often seems like there is so much to worry about. After all, your parrot came into your home happy and healthy. Now, how do you make sure that he stays that way?
One of the first concerns of a new bird...
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...
Handfeeding Unweaned Birds
If you think that handfeeding means holding some seeds or pellets in your hand and convincing your bird to eat them, you are not alone. Quite a few other people think the same thing. However, handfeeding actually involves feeding a baby bird that is...
Health Concerns in Cockatiels
Birds need a diet that is balanced and full of nutrients and vitamins needed to live healthy. If a cockatiel does not get the proper nutrients it may lead to illness and disease in your loving pet. Diet is not the only way birds can become ill. ...
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...
Identifying Sick Birds
When you're sick everyone knows it just by glancing at you. Your red, runny nose, feverish eyes and downright listless attitude are surefire clues that you are ill. It should be just as easy to identify a sick bird, right?
Actually, by the...
Keeping a Cockatiel Healthy
We all want our cockatiels to enjoy happy and healthy lives. It will take some knowledge and a willingness to devote time to achieve this. There are several areas that will help to give them that great life and allow them to live to their fullest...
Perfect Cage for Cockatiels
All animals need adequate living space in order to have the best life possible. Limiting a cockatiel's living space can cause psychological and physical problems that can be easily avoided by buying the properly sized cage. Picking a cage that...
Reading Your Bird's Body Language
Understanding what your pets are telling you can be a real challenge, even if they can talk. After all, few parrots communicate their feelings with words, although at least one African gray has been known to loudly announce, 'I'm bored!' when he...
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?
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Signs of a Sick Cockatiel
Since cockatiels cannot tell us what is wrong with their health, owners need to understand the warning signs of a sick bird. It could be rather difficult to spot symptoms because often times they do not show until the problem as reached a serious...
Stop Birds from Biting
One of the biggest problems bird owners have with their pets is the tendency birds have to bite. Birds bite for a variety of reasons, which makes breaking this bad habit a bit of a challenge. Luckily, it is often possible to stop birds from biting....
Stress - The Silent Killer
One of the worst things you can do to your pet bird is to subject him to stress. Stress can literally kill a bird that would otherwise live a long and healthy life. How can you avoid stressing your bird and what can you do for him if he does become...
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...
Teach Your Bird to Talk
One of the most common reasons people have for buying a pet bird is the desire for a talking pet. Most people think of the talented African grey when they picture a talking bird, but quite a few different types of birds can actually learn to talk....
Teaching a Cockatiel Tricks
Most people purchase parrots and other exotic birds in hope that they will be able to sing, dance and perform some tricks. Cockatiels are capable of doing the same tricks that larger parrots are known to do. It will take some patience and...
The First Month - Acclimating Your Bird
Moving to a new home can be stressful for a bird, especially if the bird is a handfed baby. Luckily, if you spend some time setting everything up properly, it isn't too hard to help your bird make the adjustment to a new home.
The first thing...
Will the Egg Hatch and Other Breeding Questions
When you're new to bird breeding, you may feel as though all you have is questions. However, you also may think that you can't possibly ask some of the questions you have because more experienced breeders will think you are unintelligent. While your...
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