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How to Fix Birds Not Getting Along
So your birds fight? Or you want to combine birds into one cage? There is one main reason that birds will fight or not get along: resources. They defend them, they fight to get them and they’re always looking for them. The hardest part of this, is recognising what those resources are. The obvious ones…
Read MoreChoosing a New Bird
So You Want To Buy a New Bird? Selecting the right breed of bird to fit into your family is essential and it is helpful if you do your research. There are certain traits that are common for certain types of birds, which you should know about and consider before you take what could potentially…
Read MoreKeeping Your Birds Safe Around Dogs and Cats
Can dogs, cats and birds all live together? Photos and videos of birds with other pets tend to start wars on social media. There are many people that swear their dogs and/or cats are best friends with their birds but there are just as many tragic stories where those friendships end in disaster. It’s a…
Read MoreDo All Of Your Birds Get Along?
I’m finding this post hard to write. I messed up and got bit, a nasty evil little knick on my middle knuckle. I’m a bleeder. So think half a box of bandaids, which seems ridiculous for such a small cut. Ever tried to type with fingers that won’t bend due to bandaids? I’m giving autocorrect…
Read MoreAn Easy Foliage To Use With Pet Birds
Having seen photos in recent blog posts or on facebook a few people have been asking about the foliage in my cages? What exactly is it? What do the birds do with it? What do I do to prepare it before I give it to them? Galah/Rosebreasted Cockatoo: Morgy is waddling around on top of…
Read MoreTips For Birdsitting
Well it hasn’t been quiet at my house lately because we’ve had some visitors staying with us while their human left the country. Three extra birds don’t sound like much in theory but noise wise – it adds up. The birds’ owner was quite keen to see how her birds reacted around other birds. In…
Read MoreAre Big Beaks Or Little Beaks More Dangerous?
My house hasn’t been the calmest, quietest place lately. I’ve been catching up on a lot of jobs that have needed to be done, many of which are outside of my abilities and have required the assistance of some handy workmen. This has meant my birds have seen more strangers than usual. It’s always interesting…
Read MoreWhat Is Yours Is Actually Mine
I recently bought a new pair of sneakers. They are purple and I absolutely LOVE them. Ok you’re all going to think I’m weird. Who gets that excited over sneakers? The thing is – I’ve been wearing the same pair of sneakers for over 20 years. If you do the maths you will realize that…
Read MoreThe Importance of Quarantine and Screening Tests For New Birds
A family went to a pet store and bought a bird. A cute little parrot that instantaneously became part of their family. A few weeks later, it was at an avian vet, in intensive care. The family was heartbroken when it couldn’t be saved. Turns out the bird had been hiding an illness the whole…
Read MoreReflecting On Life With Parrots
At the start of each year, I tend to reflect on the past. This year I’m asking the question: If you could go back in time to when you got your first bird, what is the one thing that you would tell yourself or wish that you’d known? I used to think the answer to…
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