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What Are The Difference Between Finches and Canaries?

Mitch Rezman
June 15, 2022
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Nutrition / Canaries / Finches
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The zebra finch and canary are the most popular birds kept by pet owners, after budgies and cockatiels.

They both also have a long history in captivity, as does the society finch.

Let’s take a look at how these birds are alike and how they differ.

Similarities

If you’re considering adding a finch or a canary to your family, you might be surprised to find that a canary is a finch. So you are only choosing among finches, really.

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I Want to Own a Pet. Should I Buy Parrots?

Mitch Rezman
June 15, 2022
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Feather Plucking
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With all due respect, the question answers itself. There are a 350 species of parrots and about 372 species of parakeets As opposed to there only being one species of dog.

Further, the individual who acquires a single parrot can be considered a pet owner or companion, our term is “pet bird keeper” Once a second parrot is introduced the aforementioned individual becomes a zookeeper.

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How Do I Prevent My Bird From Getting Hurt on Exposed Wires?

Mitch Rezman
May 19, 2022
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Habitats for caged birds
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A week doesn’t go by that we are asked “how do I keep my bird from getting hurt on exposed wires”? Here are some visuals to get you started.

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Am I Doing the Right Things With My New African Grey Parrot?

Kristie C. relates,

I am a new bird owner and fell head over heels for the new member of my family, an African Gray named Kesha! She has already brought me a lot of love and LOTS of laughter! I just want to make sure I am doing the same for her. She is flighted. I let her out for a good 4 to 6 hours a day.

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Avian Observations of the Honorable Jill Rose Quinn

Mitch Rezman
May 12, 2022
The Traveling Bird / Wild Bird & Wildlife
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Kaui Hawaii - 12/2021 Common Myna birds Chicken in the rain on the street Sparrow

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Is There a Good Way to Handle A Broody Older Macaw?

Mitch Rezman
May 6, 2022
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Lighting / Veterinarian Related
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Kim M. requests advice,

I have been reading your emails for quite some time. I finally need some advice.

I have a 28-year-old Blue and Gold McCaw. She has been fairly happy over the years. She was my son’s bird until he got married and didn’t take her with him. Now she has to deal with me and misses my son very much but now has resigned to the fact I have to be her person.

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How This Couple Treats Their DYH Amazon Parrots Heart Disease

Mitch Rezman
May 6, 2022
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Behavior / Exercising birds / Veterinarian Related
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Patricia McP relates

My 38 year old DYH Amazon just had an echocardiogram done by Dr. Fitzgerald, an avian cardiologist specialist. It was a beneficial exam that helped us adjust Pancho’s meds. Pancho has the typical Amazon heart disease, but it doesn’t mean the end if you take special care and take advantage of all the modern technology available.

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Chop for Birds – Feedback We Get on the Topic

Mitch Rezman
May 6, 2022
Feeding Exotic Birds / Feeding Pet Birds
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Jeffery D. observes

I think people need to know their birds need a good healthy pellet food and if people eat these fruits and vegetables then offer the bird some from time to time I suggest Roudybush if your bird is eating the food they need nothing else although I do offer my birds treats (more…)

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How Do I Protect My Amazon Companion From the Avian Flu?

Nora C. has concerns about the effects of avian flu on her pet Amazon parrot.

I’ve seen articles in my local paper about Avian Flu in some counties in Michigan. What do I need to do to protect my Amazon companion?

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