Pet Birds

The African Grey's reputation as an excellent talker makes it one of the most popular pet parrots. Technically, parrots don't talk; they mimic sounds and voices. The African Grey, however, appears...

Clipping a bird's outer wing feathers prevents them from being able to fly very far, and encourages domestic birds to stay close to home. Decide whether or not to clip a bird's wings with tips...

All birds create some dust or powder, but there are some bird species that create a lot more of it than others, and breathing this dust constantly is not healthy for you or your bird. Here are 3...

Losing a pet can be a traumatic experience. However, just like our human relatives leave ashes to be used to make diamonds, a pet's hair, fur, feathers, etc., can be used to make priceless pet...

Parrots may be entertaining pets, but they aren't sociable by nature. Unlike cats or dogs, they will not cuddle up to you. You can form a bond with these birds, though, and it can start when you...

Checking a bird's feathers, claws and overall cleanliness before taking it home as a pet is discussed in this free video .

Want a talking pet parrot? Before you go to the pet store, learn how to care for a parrot in this free video clip about giving parrot's treats.

Want a talking pet parrot? Before you go to the pet store, learn how to care for a parrot in this free video clip about trimming a parrot's feathers.

You must identify the gender of your cockatiels if you want to breed them or place two of the same gender in a cage so they won't breed. You can also give your birds appropriate names if you know...

Peacocks came from South Asia and Malaysia but quickly caught the eye of the Chinese and then Europeans, who first began keeping them as pets. The India Blue Peacock is more common to breed as it...