One similarity between caged birds and tiny tots is that both groups are pets of those who care for them. Another similarity is that both need toys as much as they need food and drink. bird toys may not be of as wide a variety as baby toys, but bird toys are beautiful, and [...]
Can Your Bird Scream Like Willie the Parrot ?
We all know the story of the heroic Willie the parrot. To have a pet parrot save the life of a choking baby is just heartwarming. Who would thought that a parrot could save a human life? While we all want our birds to have the intelligence of Willie the parrot, the sad truth [...]
How To Keep Your Pet Bird Safe In A World Of Hidden Dangers
Regardless of the fact that many birds can potentially outlive their owners, We need to remember just how fragile birds are when compared to many of the other types of pets we could own. An interesting fact that demonstrates the fragility level of birds is how miners used to actually exploit this weakness in [...]
Win the Squirrel War With Squirrel-proof Bird Feeders
If you have squirrel problems, a squirrel-proof bird feeder may be your best solution. There are several species of ground squirrels and tree squirrels in North America that can create problems for bird enthusiasts. The Fox Squirrel and the Eastern and Western Gray Squirrels are species of tree squirrels that are most commonly involved [...]
How To Select The Right Parrot!
Pet parrots are very common today in family households. People are drawn to their lovable nature, their curious facial expressions and of course their amazing ability to talk. Before making a choice to buy a parrot you first need to find out all there is to know about them.
Are parrots clean animals? All [...]
Choosing a Pet bird, Proper Bird Care and right Bird Cages
Many of us might have noticed that birds are most active in the morning and evenings. They are either searching for or eating food, or are talking to each other. There daily routine is very similar to that of humans and other creatures, and that’s precisely the reason why birds are very popular as [...]
General Information on Bird Flu
Bird flu is a disease caused by type “A” influenza viruses.
Wild birds are a natural reservoir of type A of flu virus, but they are not affected by it. They can infect domestic birds such as chicken or turkey, which get ill and die.
Birds get infected if they get in contact with secretions or [...]
Do The Risk Of Bird Flu Outbreak Hover Over Australia Also?
The pattern of working of the avian influenza is like that of touring of a cricket/hockey team…one country after another. Everywhere it meets with success in some degrees.
Avian influenza, popularly known as bird flu did not spare the vast continent of Australia either. Could it be the migratory birds that have done the trick? [...]
The Basics Of Parrot Adoption
Parrots are just about one of the most charming species of animals on the planet. You can actually talk to them. Who cares if they are programmed to speak certain words? At least it is much more amusing to spend time watching TV alone at home with a cheery and chirping voice to [...]
How to Keep your Birds Happy & Healthy
Birds are a gift of nature to us. They are beautiful and joyful pets of on earth. They make our surroundings and our environment look beautiful by their lovely shapes and colors. By watching birds in your garden or in your balcony you can learn about their behavior and carefully observe how they are [...]