Firstly the question needs to be asked, “What kind of pet bird?”
The basic needs of pet birds are determined by their individual species and include the following essential requirements as outlined in the provided sources: (more…)
Sandra B. relates
I just lost my Goffin Cockatoo, Casper of 24 years this last month.
I am devastated. He had started having seizures a few years ago and they had progressively gotten worse but he was then hospitalized at my Avian vet for Arteriosclerosis.
We need to provide reasons for you to spend time on our website and eventually have the trust to shop with us. While looking at our website recently, placing myself in your position, I found myself looking at many products that didn’t necessarily explain themselves well.
Some signs that a pet bird is not healthy include:
General Physical Appearance:
Ruffled or unkempt feathers, changes in vocalization, fluffed feathers, reduced appetite, weakness, drooping wings, distended abdomen, listlessness, inactivity, depression, reluctance to move, sleeping more than usual.
Sometime between 6:30 and 7 AM every morning I briefly awake to take a pee, quench my morning mouth with a swig of sugar-free ginger ale, and uncover 4 bird cages – not necessarily in that order.
I took my adopted old cockatiel to the vet and asked about his inability to eat virtually all foods, including common seeds given as treats or a basic diet, depending upon the owner’s philosophy of feeding.
Caring for a pet bird involves more than just providing food and water.
These feathered friends require specialized attention and care to ensure they live healthy, happy lives.
Introduction: A Tale of Feathers and Friendship
Imagine a sunny morning on the south side of Chicago, where the unexpected chatter of Quaker parrots fills the air, bringing a smile to the faces of passersby.
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Mary wrote
Hi, I have a picky Indian Ringneck, she doesn’t like seeds or pellets please help.
Gloria relates;
Hello
Thank you for your column as I read each Sunday.
My budgie recently had “laryngitis” is what the vet said.
