Birds Videos

Bird toys can easily be homemade from plastic objects, such as shower curtain rings, balloon weights, costume jewelry bells. String together a variety of interesting objects for a bird with help...

Sticks used as bird toys or perches should always be disinfected by stripping down the bark, scrubbing the wood with a steel wool, soaking it in water and letting it air dry in the sun. Create...

Encouraging a pet bird to create a nest involves setting up a hospitable environment, such as a store-bought or handmade nesting box and perch. Supply a safe place for pet birds to nest with help...

Bird perches can be made from dowel rods, sanitized sticks and a variety of other materials, and they should be placed in convenient locations throughout the bird's cage. Make sure pet birds have...

Building a bird habitat depends on the species and size of the bird, but generally there needs to be perches throughout, food bowls, water bowls and visual stimulation. Create the best possible...

Parrots are not indigenous to the United States, Quaker parrots are illegal and cockatiels are from Australia. Learn about where a variety of birds originated and where they can survive with help...

Parrot food should be limited to a solid-colored pellet, and should definitely not be focused on seeds. Discover how seeds are fine as a treat for parrots with help from the president of a bird...

Techniques for training a parrot are largely based on whether or not the bird is wild or tame, because a wild bird will take longer to train. Find out how tame birds require a great deal of...

A cockatiel's cage is typically 20-by-20-by-24 inches, with the spacing between the bars being a minimum of 1/2 inch or 5/8 inches. Learn about why a bigger cage would be even better for a...

Hummingbird food can be made simply by boiling 4 cups of water for five minutes, adding 1 cup of sugar and waiting for it to dissolve. Create a batch of hummingbird food with tips from a pet store...

A bird that sleeps the way a bat does is the hanging parrot, who sleeps while perched upside-down on a branch. Discover the way birds sleep with tips from a pet store employee in this free video...

A bird that mates in the air is the falcon, which flies to the highest height it can and mates while falling down to the ground. Explore the mating habits of various birds with tips from a pet...

Taking care of birds is relatively simple when using all of the proper supplies, which includes a cage, food and water bowls, perches, toys and fresh bedding. Care for a pet bird with tips from a...

Catching a pet bird that has flown out of its cage can be done using nets, a towel or simply by leaving its cage open for when it returns. Discover ways to recapture a bird with tips from a pet...

Teaching a bird to talk is done through repetition, whether from the owner's voice or the voice on a recorded tape. Teach birds one simple word or phrase at a time with tips from a pet store...

Adopting a bird for free is sometimes possible by looking on Craiglist or by going to the local Humane Society, but there is usually a nominal adoption fee. Cut costs by buying second-hand cages...

If someone finds an injured bird, the most important thing is trying to assess whether the injuries are serious or if the bird will recover soon. Take care of an injured bird with tips from a...

Efficiency is key when trimming a bird's nails because birds can be very stressful. Trim a bird's nails with tips from a chief veterinarian in this free pet-care video.

If a pet bird is getting proper food and the proper amount of chewing material, then the bird won't need to have its beak trimmed. Trim a bird's beak with tips from a chief veterinarian in this...

More than 300 different species of parrots come from all over the world, such as Africa, Australia and South America. Learn about the different species of parrots with tips from a bird caretaker...

Parrots get their food in the wild from seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables in their native habitat. Find how where parrots get their food with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Types of talking parrots include double yellow-headed Amazons, macaws and African grays. Discover types of talking parrots with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Perches for cockatiels should be made from natural wood and in different sizes to maintain the health of the bird's feet. Explore different perches for cockatiels with tips from a bird caretaker...

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...

If your bird is lost or flies away, search for the bird nearby, put out fliers and talk to neighbors and friends. Get advice about escaped birds from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

To treat a sick parrot, observe signs of illness like weight loss or odd behavior before bringing the animal to an avian specialist or veterinarian. Take care of a sick parrot with tips from a...

Making your own bird toys saves money, recycles old materials and keeps birds occupied and engaged. Make homemade bird toys with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Plywood nest boxes for lovebirds have two entrances and can be enclosed for outdoor use. Build next boxes for lovebirds with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Taking care of a bird requires providing food, shelter, housing and proper medical care. Care for a bird with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Parrots and parakeets can live together with the proper socialization and training. Find out about bird socialization with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Parrots who eat a variety of foods, including pellets, seeds, fruits, vegetables and proteins, often lead stronger and healthier lives. Find out what parrots eat with tips from a bird caretaker in...

Young barn owls and raptors eat what their parents bring them, which usually consists of small rodents, insects or frogs. Find out what owls and raptors eat with tips from a bird caretaker in this...

Training parrots requires positive association by rewarding good behavior like stepping up. Train a parrot with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Teaching your bird to talk requires talking to the bird with repetition of words or phrases the bird likes to mimic. Teach a bird to talk with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

DNA sampling is the most accurate way to tell a female parrot from a male parrot, though some birds' genders are determined by coloration or behavioral patterns. Differentiate a female from a male...

Adopting a bird for free is possible at bird re-homing centers and bird rescue facilities across the country. Adopt a bird at no charge with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Parrots talk by manipulating air across air sacs throughout their bodies. Learn how parrots talk with tips from a bird caretaker in this free video on birds.

Proper pet bird hygiene is important for the safety of the child and the bird. Teach a child proper pet bird hygiene and handling with tips from a pet store owner in this free pet video.

Parakeets are the best pet bird for a child because they are hardy, docile and easy to care for. Learn why parakeets make great pets for children with tips from a pet store owner in this free pet...

Taming a pet bird requires repetition and time for the child and bird to get accustomed to each other. Show a child how to handle a pet parakeet with tips from a pet store owner in this free pet...

The best bird cage for a child's pet bird will be the right size, easy to clean and a large door. Learn how to pick the best bird cage for a pet bird with tips from a pet store owner in this free...

Pet bird supplies include a bird cage, quality bird food and toys. Get supplies for a pet bird with tips from a pet store owner in this free pet video.

Pigeons and doves are both common names that cause confusion, as the rock dove is the same as a common pigeon, but there are many different species of doves. Identify a bird by its scientific name...

Pigeons should never be fed any man-made or processed foods, and only a good-quality bird seed, bread and maybe fresh fruit and vegetables should be given to them. Find out what to feed wild...

Buying a cockatiel first requires deciding if the bird should be primarily attractive or primarily friendly, and then visit a local pet store to find a healthy, active cockatiel specimen. Purchase...

Taming a cockatiel involves teaching it to step up on a finger when ordered, to stop biting using the blowing and bouncing technique and to make sure they know that they owner is in charge. Tame a...

Teaching a pet cockatiel to talk is simple by repeating a phrase over and over, showing emotion when saying the desired phrase and rewarding the bird after it repeats the phrase. Get a cockatiel...

When finding a cage for a cockatiel, consider the size of the cage, where bigger is usually better, find an appropriate bar spacing and look for one with built-in food and water bowls. Find the...

Perches for cockatiels vary in size and material, as some are made of calcium, wood, cement or rope, each serving a different function. Make sure a cockatiel perch is the right size with...

Parrots and parakeets should not live together in the same cage, as many birds are conducive to fighting, and birds can do major damage to each other by chewing each other's feet and plucking out...