The Hardest Part to Keeping 10 Birds is Clean Up
The easiest way to combat the mess is to be proactive in everything you do from inside the birdcage to paper or coverings on the floor.
How Do I Stop Roaches Where I Board My Bird?
How Do I Stop Roaches Where I Board My Bird?
Scott S. is concerned,
I board my bird with a friend, who has two conures of her own.
For the past few months she has had an issue with roaches in a room dedicated solely to the birds.
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How Often Do You Inspect Your Birds Beak?
It is a sad reality that pet birds frequently suffer from beak problems, which can severely impede their daily activities.
Whether it be difficulties in eating or struggling to climb and play with toys, an unhealthy or painful beak poses significant challenges.
In an Emergency is Canned Heat Safe for My Amazon Parrot?
In an Emergency is Canned Heat Safe for My Amazon Parrot?
Hi Jan,
The fuel burns (under brands like Sterno) quite cleanly but still may produce a little bit of carbon monoxide.
There are indoor and outdoor varieties, make sure you use the indoor variety.
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How Close Should a Light Be to the Birdcage?
Editors note: this is a related 2-part answer.
The question is how close should a light be to the birdcage?
Catherine Tobsing wrote:
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Is Newspaper Safe for Your Pet Bird?
Is Newspaper Safe for Your Pet Bird?
Read this article from the University of Wisconsin to Find Out We prefer to keep newspaper in sheets but if you have a shredder ~ go for it
21 Awesome Bird Supplements from Nekton
Learn About Awesome Pet Bird Supplements from Nekton
Nekton Relax for Birds
is a product designed to help alleviate stress in parrots and other birds.
Stress can have various negative effects on birds, including behavioral issues, health problems, and a reduced quality of life. Here’s how Nekton Relax can assist in managing parrot stress:
How Do I Cope with a 1 Eye 1 Wing and Diabetic Red-lored Amazons?
I have a red lored Amazon who can’t fly as she was caught in Mexico as a baby and they broke one of her wings in the shoulder area.
A truly horrible thing for people to do to them to keep them safe?
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Why do pet bird keepers allow poop to drop in food dishes?
Why Do Pet Bird Keepers Allow Poop to Drop in Food Dishes?
Marla S. Relates
Hi, your toys, treats, and perch setup is nice. Not overcrowded and laid out nicely. One comment though.
As a Lovebird Mom for over nine years now It baffles me to this day to see other bird parents place their bird’s open food and water dishes on the cage floor!
This is in the direct path of the bird’s droppings!
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The Effects of Zinc on Parrots Should Not Be Underestimated
More than you ever wanted to know!
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