Many people are surprised to learn how expensive it is to properly maintain a bird. While the cost of owning a small bird is relatively inexpensive, the cost of owning a medium to large parrot usually exceeds that of owning either a cat or dog. Birds are more expensive to care for than most fish,…
Budgies are hardy little parrots that can live for ten years if given proper care. One of the most important factors in determining your Budgie’s health and longevity is the quality of nutrition your bird receives. Not so long ago, parrot owners were advised to feed their birds a diet consisting almost entirely of seeds….
Few things are more charming than a parrot that greets its owner with a hearty “Hello” or that sings a few bars of a favorite song. One of the traits that draw us to the parrot is its gift for mimicry. No other pet has the ability to speak to us using our own words….
Anyone interested in purchasing a bird has a number of options. Some people head to their local pet store or a bird specialty shop and choose from the birds available. Others may glean the classifieds or contact a bird rescue organization, hopeful to adopt a bird in need. An individual might even be fortunate enough…
Providing quality care goes a long way to prevent most of the common health problems in parrots. Feed your bird a healthy diet of pellets, seeds, grains, nuts, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Make sure that clean water is available at all times. Provide full spectrum lighting and a vitamin and mineral supplement as needed….
Adopting an African Grey is an enormous responsibility that should never be taken lightly or done on a whim. It is important to first do some research on parrots to determine if a bird is the right pet for you. Once you conclude that you have the time, commitment, space, and financial resources for a…
Birds require more than a spacious cage, a fresh and varied diet, and clean water to thrive. They also need mental stimulation and physical exercise to stay healthy. More and more research indicates that parrots have intellectual capabilities comparable to those of a human toddler. Anyone who has spent time around parrots knows that they…
Adopting an African Grey is an enormous responsibility that should never be taken lightly or done on a whim. It is important to first do some research on parrots to determine if a bird is the right pet for you. Once you conclude that you have the time, commitment, space, and financial resources for a…
The Finch, belonging to the Fringillidae family is a passerine bird. This songbird is endemic to the regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Neotropics, and Palaeartic, besides the Hawaiian Islands. It is a seed-eating vertebrate that grows in a small as well as medium size profile. Different species of this group have different sizes and structures….
A Bird, belonging to the class Aves, is a two-legged egg-laying, and warm-blooded vertebrate. The characteristics of a bird can be explained as winged, feathery, lightweight, and flying animals. It has a beak but no teeth, and it lays hard-shelled eggs. The bird has a high metabolism, a strong skeleton, and a four-chambered heart. Every…
Even though the above categories fall in the pet bird group, basically very few are bred as a pet bird. Some of the very, commonly found species are: African Gray Parrot The African gray parrot is a highly intelligent and social bird, which interacts easily with the human companions. It grows in a medium-size and…
Companion parrot All the parrots that are basically kept as a pet is termed Companion parrots. These parrots have a good relationship with the humans around them. They interact well and are considered the best type of pets. Some of the members of this species regularly kept as pets are African Grays, Amazons, hawk-headed Parrots,…