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How to find a lost or escaped parrot
Naturally it is really important to try to ensure your parrot cannot slip out of a window or door in the first place, but also, even the most conscientious of parrot owners cannot mitigate against every possible eventuality or risk. If your parrot is lost or has flown out of your house, finding them quickly …
How to catch an escaped parrot
If your parrot has escaped the home, this is one of the most frightening scenarios any bird owner can face. A brightly colored domestic bird is at risk from many types of predators, is not well suited to the weather conditions we sometimes face here, and will have few innate survival skills. trained parrots for …
Why Do Birds Pluck Their Feathers?
Why Do Birds Pluck Their Feathers? In captivity, a plucking bird can be a sign of veterinary or environmental problems. It is also known as feather-picking. You might note your parrot chewing its feathers or going as far as damaging its own skin. Parrots can also pick at the feathers of their other bird companions. …
Pet Birds And Sickness
IN THIS ARTICLE Signs of Sickness Bird Droppings Ruffled Feathers and Weight Loss Eye Issues Reduced Appetite Open-Mouthed Breathing Dirty Feathers Tail Bobbing Changes in Vocalization Treatment and Prevention Pet Birds And Sickness. Many new bird owners may not know the symptoms of bird sickness, and birds are often good at hiding them. There are …
What to Feed Your Bird
What to Feed Your Bird; Seeds vs. Pellets What to Feed Your Bird. Ultimately you and your veterinarian should determine your bird’s individual dietary needs. For many birds, the diet will involve an assortment of foods that potentially includes both seeds and pellets. In addition to seeds and pellets, leafy greens, many other vegetables, some …
Choose a Healthy Baby Bird
Gael Lafond / Getty Images Those who decide to add a pet bird to their family often have their hearts set on a young baby. While baby birds are especially cute and captivating, prospective buyers should know how to distinguish healthy babies from those with potential health problems. While it’s true that many avian diseases …
How to Choose a Good Bird Breeder
How to Choose a Good Bird Breeder Choosing a good bird breeder is about more than getting the best price. It’s about buying from someone who has a genuine love for their birds; a love that is evident in the way that they are raised and cared for. Read on for helpful information that will lead …
How to Clip a Parrot’s Wings
Clip a Parrot’s Wings Wing clipping is controversial. It may stop your bird from flying out and escaping, but they can become injured by crash-landing when they can no longer fly properly. Think carefully first, and consider the alternatives that are recommended by bird trainers and behaviorists, including clicker training a bird to recall, so you …
How to Trim Parrot Claws
Trimming a parrot’s talons can be very difficult. Parrots may resist having their nails trimmed, so only attempt to trim your bird’s nails if you’ve bonded with your parrot. You will have to keep your parrot calm throughout the clipping process. Only trim a small portion of the nail to avoid cutting into the quick …
Teach a Hawk‐Headed Parrot to Speak
Hawk-headed parrots are unique birds and are popular among bird owners. They have the ability to raise the feathers on their head and neck to look bigger, much like a hawk.[1] Hawk-headed parrots are loyal, playful pets, and they can be trained to talk. You can teach your parrot to speak by talking and singing to …