No matter how sweet and domesticated a bird may be most of the time, every parrot will have moments when he or she is frightened or moody and prefers not…
The affects old age has on a cockatiel has much to do with long-term nutrition and care, lifestyle, and breeding. Some birds may hardly slow down at all, while others…
Most birds have a “sweet beak,” there’s no doubt about that. They often love fruit, sweet potatoes, and baked goodies. Once you’ve shared one sweet snack with your bird, he’s…
Cockatiels and parakeets (budgies) are popular small birds among pet owners. It’s not uncommon for a person to share their home with both species. The birds have similar needs and…
When the weather is warm and beautiful, you naturally want your bird to be able to enjoy it with you. Because birds are capable of flight (even if clipped!) and…
Birds’ ability to fly has long been seen as a complication to keeping them as pets. For many years, the prevailing advice has been to clip a pet bird’s flight…
Budgies are popular pets for first-time bird owners. Their small size, cheerful personality, relatively inexpensive care requirements, and common appearance in pet stores makes them accessible and unintimidating. They are…
Building the trust of a frightened bird or animal takes patience. Sometimes it can take days or even weeks of incremental steps. Sometimes, however, all a bird needs is one…
Learning to understand your bird’s body language is one of the most important parts of becoming a bird owner. The better you understand your bird, the smoother your relationship will…
Bringing a new bird into your home is a momentous event that demands careful preparation. Your bird will be a part of the family for many years to come. She…
