Pet Birds

How to Make Nesting Food for Finches

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Nesting finches tend to require more variety in their food than those who are not being used for breeding purposes. Mealworms or finch pellets alone may not fulfill the needs of birds when they have young in the nest. With a little creativity and ... more »

How to Pamper a Pet on a Small Budget

By Ryn Gargulinski

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You don’t need millions, or even hundreds, of dollars to treat your parakeet like a princess, your cat like a lordship or dog like a king. Some easy substitutions and a little creativity will insure you can pamper a pet with little money. The ... more »

How to Perform Avian Acupuncture

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Avian acupuncture, or the practice of applying acupuncture techniques to birds, has a long and rich tradition as old as many other traditional Chinese medicinal techniques. It has been used for many years in the West with much success. Birds have ... more »

How to Pick a Cat Friendly Bird

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If you already live with a cat but want to add a bird to your household, you might be met with some skepticism. Birds and cats have always been notorious enemies, but it doesn't have to be that way because a number of birds can co-exist with ... more »

How to Prepare a Bird for Shipping

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Shipping a bird is a convenient way to transport your pet if you're moving or to get birds to new owners if you're a breeder. Birds are used to confinement, so with a little preparation the shipping process shouldn't be too stressful for them. ... more »

How to Protect Pet Birds

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Owning a pet bird is not as easy as keeping it in its cage and going about your everyday routine. Birds use their beaks to explore their environment, putting just about anything into their mouths. It's therefore essential to make your home safe, ... more »

How to Raise Finches

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The colorful feathers, cheerful chirping and fast movement of finches can entertain and delight finch owners. As with opening your home to any pet, you must make special accommodations to ensure your pet is comfortable and able to thrive in the ... more »

How to Scope out a Pet Bird Club Event

By George Sommers

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Whether you're interested in getting a pet bird, have had one (or several) for years or just plain like birds, you can't go wrong checking out an amateur bird club event. Benefits abound for bird and bird buddy alike, not to mention bird buddy's ... more »

How to Select Birds

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Learning how to select the best birds for your home requires patience and research. Birds come in a variety of sizes and personalities and it's important to select the right one to ensure that everybody involved ends up happy. Choosing the right ... more »

How to Select Finches

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Finches can sing, dance or merely serve as an attractive pet that catches the attention of your guests. With so many different finch species to choose from, it is important to become familiar with the traits of each type to make sure you are ... more »

How to Set up a Cage for Finches

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If you plan to add finches to your pet family, it is important to properly set up a cage to house the birds. The finches will spend their whole lives in a cage. It is crucial to make sure that they have the space needed to thrive... more »

How to Ship a Live Bird

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The only warm-blooded animals that can be shipped via the United States Postal Service are live birds. You must follow certain rules and regulation guidelines. Here's how to do it... more »

How to Start An Aviary

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An aviary is a place to keep birds that offers more freedom than small cage confinement. Birds with similar temperaments and characteristics thrive in aviaries. Learn how to start an aviary and properly care for and nurture the birds you choose ... more »

How to Teach a Child to Care for a Bird

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When you get a child any kind of pet, you need to make sure he knows how to properly care for the animal. Pet birds require particular care from their owners, so you should teach your child how to care for his pet bird before you even buy it. ... more »

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