Grooming Birds

How to Bathe a Bird

By eHow Pets Editor

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Birds in the wild bathe themselves in streams, puddles and rain. Since pet birds don't have access to natural freshwater baths, you must bathe them in order to keep them clean, remove excess oils and moisturize. Indoor birds can get especially ... more »

How to Groom a Parrot

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Grooming your parrot helps keep him healthy and beautiful... more »

How to Make a Bird Dust Bath

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Dust is used as a cleaning agent for birds and animals whose feathers or fur are protected from water by a thin later of natural oil. Due to its silt-like consistency, dust is an effective cleaner in situations where water is useless. ... more »

How to Trim the Wings of a Lovebird

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Keeping the flight feathers of pet lovebirds trimmed is an important safety precaution. With only the primary feathers trimmed, your lovebird can glide and land safely; however, it cannot reach the height or distance that would allow it to escape ... more »

How to Clip a Parrot's Wings

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Clipping a parrot's wings is not an act of cruelty but of love for the bird. There are many reasons to consider clipping your bird's wings. The main reason is to prevent them from being able to fly high or fast. The dangers around the house are ... more »

How to Cope With a Molting Parrot

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Bird lovers enjoy the companionship of parrots. However, they can also be frustrating to care for because they have such complex needs. Caring for a pet parrot is time consuming, especially when they begin to molt. Trying to cope with a molting ... more »

How to Trim a Bird's Wings

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Trimming a bird's wings allows him to flutter to the ground safely'but not fly out the window... more »

How to Clean a Birdcage

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Cleaning your bird's cage can be relatively fast and easy if you maintain a regular cleaning schedule. That way, the mess never gets out of control... more »

How to clip a bird's wings

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How to clip your birds wings. It does not hurt and they grow back. Reccomended during the training process... more »

How to Prevent your Pet Parrot from Feather Picking

By George Sommers

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When a bird develops a feather picking habit, it's hearbreaking for the owner watching his once-beautiful pet mutilating itself. It's a difficult, but not impossible situation to remedy... more »

How to Trim a Bird's Beak

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Most pet birds' beaks remain in good condition without trimming if the birds have an appropriate diet. However, "hookbills," such as parrots and cockatoos, are likely to require beak care when kept in captivity... more »

How to Trim a Bird's Nails

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Because numerous problems can arise from your bird's nails growing excessively sharp and long, don't put off periodic nail clipping sessions. Here's how to avoid claw complications for your bird and yourself... more »

How to Trim Your Pet Bird's Wings

By Civita Dyer

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If you know how to trim your pet bird's wings, you can eliminate the possibility that he will escape your home. It is very simple to do. Plus, it's painless for your pet bird. You are only hampering his ability to fly upwards, not his ability to ... more »

How to Find Bird's Nest with eggs

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Eggs in the nest can be found in the woods or in the forest. But the question is, why are you looking for it anyway? Well, some individuals likes adventure and birds hunting. So why not give them an idea where to find one even if they know ... more »

How to keep quail as pets

By axol123

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want to keep pet birds but want something different try keeping quails.. more »

How to Remove Your Pet Bird's Pin Feathers

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Pin feathers resemble a feather shaft and occur when birds grow in new feathers. The outer shaft eventually peels away, leaving a new feather. In pairs, birds will often help each other trim away the uncomfortable sheath. Single birds may need ... more »

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