Companion Birds

Identifying & Obtaining the Right Bird for You:

Understanding Parrots: Why Parrots Do What They Do

Question: Our Parrot seems to do EXACTLY what he is NOT supposed to … is he trying to wind us up?

Answer: No, he or she does what comes naturally, but there are things you can do ... Click here to find out what to expect from a new pet parrot and what you can do to deal with it

The Parrot's Bill of Rights ... So You Want a Parrot as Pet? ... Choosing The Right Bird for Your Lifestyle ... Sources for Procuring Birds ... New Bird in your House - Information on adopting a previously owned bird or bringing in a hand-fed chick. Advice on optimal set up & integration into your family ... New Bird Testing (Disease / Sexing) and Well-Bird Exam / Avian Vets Locator ... Why Quarantine your New Bird? ... Pet Identification

Bird Rescue as a Business - Before re-homing your birds or donating money - you may want to read this.

The Three Elements Needed for a Happy & Healthy Pet Bird

Housing Birds

Creating a Fun & Safe Environment / Keeping your Pet Safe at Home / Stopping Destructive Behaviorg Your Home & Bird Safety & Welfare:

Redirecting Negative Behaviors in your Petbird for some excellent tips and tricks ... Bird Proof Your Home to Protect Your Furniture & Keep your Bird Safe ... Foraging: The Way To Keep Your Parrot Mentally Stimulated and Happy ... Top Bird Killers ... Toxicities ... Toy Safety

Bird Nutrition

Bird Behavior & Training:

• Pet parrots generally present challenges, such as excessive chewing - especially at certain stages in their life. They do discover their beaks as method of "disciplining us" once they are out of the "baby stage" and they can generally be somewhat naughty, and it really is important to learn to understand them and to guide their behavior before an undesirable behavior has been established. Undisciplined parrots will chew on electric wiring potentially causing house fires. They regard anything in your home as a "toy" that can be explored and chewed on; destroying items that you may hold dear or are simply valuable. Even a young bird that has not been neglected and abused requires proper guidance; this becomes even more challenging when it involves a rescued bird that may require rehabilitation.
  
  
  • Web Resources: I put together web resources for you to help you understand your pet bird and properly direct him. Please visit this website for valuable tips on parrot behavior and training. The following web resources will also be helpful: New Bird in your House: Optimal set up & integration into your family ... Taming your Parrot / Bird ... Bonding With & Training Your Bird ... Keeping Your Parrot Occupied / Redirecting Negative Behavior into Desirable Activites ... Overcoming Behavioral Problems, such as Feather Plucking, Biting, Noise & Instructions to Potty Train your Bird / General Training Methods ... Training your Parrot: Teach your Parrot to Talk
  
  
  • If you are, as I am, a visual learner and prefer step-by-step instructions to train your pet, I recommend:
    
    • the Parrot Training Course to teach your parrot to:
      • Stop Biting
      • Perform Tricks &
      • Tame ANY SIZE bird you could possibly own
    • and/or try the "Teach Your Parrot to Talk" Training Course.

Special-abled (Handicapped Birds)

Bird Grooming & Feather Clipping

Bird Products:

Cages / Aviaries, Bird Gyms:

• Cages for: Parakeets, Finches, Canaries and like-sized Small Birds ... Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Small Conures & like-sized Birds ... Medium to Large-size Birds / Parrots
• Breeder Cages ... Bird Flights & Aviaries ... Aviary Photos / Indoor Set-ups ... Cage Accessories
• Perches ... Bird Gyms / Stands (for photos & tips how to set up playgrounds click here) ... Cage Covers & Seed Guards

Bird Toys: Shredding Toys & Preening Toys ... Wooden Toys ... Acrylic Toys (long-lasting fun) ... Snuggle & Companion Toys ... Activity Centers ... Treat & Popsicle Dispensers

Avian Emergency Care

Emergency Preparations

How to Prepare for and Survive a Flood ... Water Emergency Treatment ... Emergency Preparations: It's COLD Outside! Tips to help you through power outages and during severe weather conditions

Toxicities - Toxins in Food & Environment:

First Aid Instructions

Traveling with Your Pet/ Shipping your Pets / Advertising Sources

Tips for a stress-free travel experience for your pet bird ... Pet-friendly Accommodations ... Useful Travel Information (Vet Finders, Boarding Kennels, Pet Sitters, Import/Export Regulations, Airline Polices & Regulations) ... Transportation / Pet-Shipping Services

Free Advertising Sources

Lost & Found / Pet Grievance