When our pet cats and dogs become sexually mature, we can prevent them from mating and breeding by having...
Bird Husbandry
UNDERSTANDING Text and Photographs by Verna Shannan In order to understand your pet bird is it useful to know a little...
Why introduce a new bird? Birds are flock animals and their behavior is geared to interaction within a...
When you take on the responsibility of owning a parrot, it is like adopting a child. This is especially...
The unique respiratory system of birds is affected by many different physical and environmental conditions. Aerosol Inhalants The functions of the...
SPRINGTIME DANGERS FOR CAGE AND AVIARY BIRDS All pet birds benefit from weekly exposure to fresh air and sunshine. Many...
PROBLEMS OF BUYING AN UNWEANED BIRD During the spring and summer, we have many clients coming to the surgery because...
Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly...
WHEN AND WHY DO WE TRIM BIRDS’ BEAKS AND CLAWS? Birds’ beaks and claws grow like our finger nails. However,...
WHY To check for diseases in new birds To protect your existing birds from being infected with new diseases To allow time...
There are a wide variety of toys and cage furnishings available for pet birds. However, not all of them...
Routinely, in my avian practice, I encounter many problems associated with pet parrots that have inappropriately clipped or unclipped...
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO WORM MY PET BIRD OR TREAT IT FOR MITES AND LICE? I often have...
The home can be a very dangerous place for a pet parrot. Parrots are inquisitive and curious and they...
Don’t think of a bird’s cage as a prison. A cage is a safe place and a refuge for...
