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.Â
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.Â
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!Â
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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What if I Told You Chop Was Starving Your Bird?
Catherine wanted me to make it clear that we feel it’s okay if you want to take the time and energy to supplement a commercial bird food diet with a…
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The Danger of Dual Caloric Drains on Your Bird’s Metabolism
Editor's note: The image above is our 20-year-old African Ringneck Keto. He looks miserable and you can see a slight degradation of his movements during the molt. He always bounces…
Where Can I Find Bird-safe Glue and Bird-safe Pans?
Pet birds are delightful companions that bring joy and companionship to many people. However, keeping a pet bird comes with a responsibility to ensure that they are kept safe and healthy…
Budgies in a cage
Do My Keets & Tiels Feel Depressed in Their Life of Captivity?
Captivity is a relative term. I’m not relegated to my home but I still have to pay rent, go to work, pay taxes and perform all those duties that enable me to be a good neighbor and good citizen of the world.
If captivity is all that you know it really captive? We have four budgies, all rescues. We really don’t have the background on any of them but we’ve kept them flighted thus they don’t leave the cage.
