One potential cause for concern among some parrot owners is the fact that keeping a bird in your home necessitates certain constraints on the creature’s ability to live in a natural manner. One of the most obvious concessions that needs to be made is the restriction of the bird’s ability to fly. This can weigh on the minds of some parrot owners who would like to see their bird enjoy their life and exhibit their innate behaviors as much as possible. [Read more…] about Free Flight Parrot Training: Guide & Dangers For Your Bird
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Bird Banding (Leg Bands): Identification, Use & Reporting
Leg bands are one of the most common forms of avian identification. They are used in captive pet bird situations as well as in the wild by researchers to track bird populations and migratory habits. Understanding how to identify bird bands can help you to understand potential problems with a bird being sold (for example you might be able to identify if has been illegally captured). Let’s take a look at bird leg bands and what a bird enthusiast needs to know about these small and important objects. [Read more…] about Bird Banding (Leg Bands): Identification, Use & Reporting
Black Palm Cockatoo Guide: Lifespan, Prices, Health, Food
The Black Palm Cockatoo is the largest of the Australian cockatoos. They are extremely intelligent birds that possess a large and very powerful beak. These parrots are not known to be very affectionate, so if you are searching for a cuddly cockatoo this bird is probably not for you. [Read more…] about Black Palm Cockatoo Guide: Lifespan, Prices, Health, Food
Triton Cockatoo Care Guide: Training, Personality, Prices, Lifespan
The Triton Cockatoo is a large and beautiful bird that can make a good pet in the right circumstances. Its intelligence and affectionate nature is tempered by the bird’s propensity for screaming and becoming overly attached to its owner. It can be a needy bird, but a human caretaker who fully understands these potential issues will find that a Triton can make a great companion. [Read more…] about Triton Cockatoo Care Guide: Training, Personality, Prices, Lifespan
Microchipping Pet Birds: How it’s done and the costs involved
One of the technological advances that have impacted pet owners is the introduction of microchipping as a method of permanent identification for animal family members. Microchips are not easily removed as are collars or other external means of identification, making them a viable option for a variety of different types of pets. Pet birds are no exception and more owners are choosing to have their exotic pet birds microchipped. Let’s take a look at what microchipping entails, what protection it offers, and whether it is a good choice for your particular bird. [Read more…] about Microchipping Pet Birds: How it’s done and the costs involved
Why You Shouldn’t Use Bird Cage Bedding or Litter
Keeping your bird cage clean is one of the obligations that come with owning a pet bird. There are a number of reasons for keeping up on this chore. The most important is to maintain your bird’s health. Lack of cleaning and exposing the human inhabitants of the home to excessive dust from bird droppings can pose respiratory problems for everyone in the household. You also want your bird cage to be presentable from an esthetic point-of-view, and a cage full of old food and bird droppings does not present a pretty picture. [Read more…] about Why You Shouldn’t Use Bird Cage Bedding or Litter