Pet Birds

The type of food that you feed your pet bird today will affect its health later in life. Make sure your parrot is getting the right mix of seed, pellet and fresh foods.

Dec 12, 2009 - Janine Logue

The layout of a bird cage can affect the health and well being of the pet bird or parrot that lives in that cage. Make sure that your parrot cage has everything it needs.

Dec 11, 2009 - Janine Logue

Parrot and pet bird toys are expensive; making your own toys can help greatly reduce the cost.

Dec 8, 2009 - Janine Logue

When deciding on a parrot or pet bird cage, it is important to look at the overall size, the bar thickness, the bar spacing and whether or not there is a play area.

Dec 7, 2009 - Janine Logue

Zebra finches breed easily in captivity. The birds' caretakers should know what to expect from breeding finches, and how to deal with eggs, wanted or unwanted.

Dec 2, 2009 - Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

There are so many birds available from big pet stores it can be confusing to know which types make the best pets. For starters, try these easy to care for finches.

Nov 13, 2009 - Angela England

African grey parrots are the blabbermouths of the pet bird world. Recognized as the most skillful of talking parrots, the grey is sensitive and thrives on attention.

Nov 10, 2009 - Annette Mardis

Pet birds need plenty of toys to stay happy and healthy, but you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for them. Making your own bird toys will help you save money.

Oct 29, 2009 - Janine Logue

African Grey Parrots and Mynah Birds are amongst the largest pet birds that can be trained to talk relatively easily.

Oct 27, 2009 - Ian Dutton

Bird toys come in a variety of materials. Plastic toys or wood toys, which is appropriate for your parrot and why?

Oct 27, 2009 - Janine Logue

Apartment life doesn't have to prohibit you from owning a pet parrot. Many species are suitable because of their small size and low sound level.

Oct 26, 2009 - Arthi Aravind

Feather plucking in pet birds is usually a symptom of an underlying problem. Figuring out what that problem is and treating it is the best way to stop plucking behavior.

Oct 21, 2009 - Janine Logue

From finches to parrots, exotic pet birds need fresh clean water at all times. Here's what to do when traveling or illness makes taking adequate fluids a problem.

Oct 19, 2009 - Mary Earhart

When choosing a new bird perch, take in to account the size and type of perches your bird already has. Perches can affect a birds health in unexpected way.

Oct 12, 2009 - Janine Logue

Buying a pet macaw is a lifelong commitment. Macaws are intelligent, loyal and rewarding companions that benefit from a watchful eye to train them well.

Oct 10, 2009 - Ian Dutton

From feather plucking to calcium deficiencies many of the common health problems of African Grey parrots can be resolved with the proper amount of full spectrum lighting.

Oct 7, 2009 - Janine Logue

The African Grey is an ideal pet parrot for some, but it is not the bird for everyone. When cared for properly, these sensitive birds make wonderful companions.

Oct 4, 2009 - Jayne Pupek

There are four basic categories that you should research in order to ensure that you are choosing a pet bird who you take care of and love for years to come.

Sep 23, 2009 - Janine Logue

Caring for a pet cockatoo can be something of a balancing act but a well-trained one makes a great companion.

Sep 3, 2009 - Ian Dutton

Parrots, cockatoos, and other domesticated birds can eat most of what humans eat, but not all human foods are safe.

Aug 31, 2009 - Deborah Aldridge

Bred since the 1850s the Faverolle is a docile, congenial chicken that makes an ideal pet. Beautifully feathered, they are a delight to own.

Aug 12, 2009 - Allene Reynolds

Parakeets are relatively inexpensive and easier to look after than parrots. There is a wide choice available.

Aug 10, 2009 - Ian Dutton

Friendly, docile and good-natured, the cockatiel is an excellent choice for anyone new to bird-keeping. It is also easier to look after than some of the larger pet birds.

Jul 30, 2009 - Ian Dutton

The average back garden may appear safe place for animals, but chicken keepers should be aware that some common garden plants can be potentially lethal.

Jul 21, 2009 - Pam Griffin

Canaries make wonderful pets and while they are easy to care for, there are a few things canary owners can do to ensure that their birds remain healthy for a long time.

Jul 14, 2009 - Marie Miley-Russell