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…

In their natural environment, birds are very active during daylight hours, searching for food, nesting, and raising young. This instinct for busyness is still present in pet birds and needs…

Trick training is a great way to spend time with your bird and strengthen your bond with her. Birds are active, intelligent creatures that thrive when they’re given a way…

Birds in their natural habitat are light sleepers, and they tend to get their rest in short stretches of sleep interrupted by rustling sounds, weather, or a nearby flock member.…

Many living creatures sleep lying down with their eyes closed. But then there are the few that sleep standing up, hanging upside-down, floating on the water, or with their eyes…

When is a cockatiel old enough to be separated from his parents or eat on his own? Is this the best time to introduce him to a new home? Is…

One of the biggest drawbacks to living with a bird is that they are generally much less conscious of where they defecate than a dog or cat might be. When…

Where to set up a bird’s main living space is a central question every bird owner must consider. You want a place where your bird can feel like part of…

No scientific research has been done to show whether a bird can develop ADHD, but it should be kept in mind that birds’ brains function differently than those of humans. If your parrot has the above symptoms, he is probably just being a bird.