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How Much Should My Birds Weigh?

Mitch Rezman
May 18, 2016
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Nutrition / Veterinarian Related
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Average Bird Weights

Healthy adult cockatiels usually weigh 78 to 125 grams. Birds should always be weighed in grams, which is a metric measurement. (There are approximately 28 grams in an ounce.) It is important that a bird is weighed on an accurate gram scale. Electronic scales are available for purchase from bird-supply companies and office-supply retailers. These can be modified by installing a lightweight perch to facilitate weighing birds.

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Why Are Brand Name Bird Cages Better?

Mitch Rezman
May 17, 2016
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Website Shopping
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Editorial No Name Cages - Whose makin' em? As we struggle with higher gas prices, seek to cut back on summer vacations & find ways to save money on pet…

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Using Weight to Diagnose Bird Illness

Mitch Rezman
May 17, 2016
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Flight
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Weighing your bird weekly is the best way to detect illness early. Birds are great at hiding illness and rapid weight change is a positive indicator that your bird needs…

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Bird Cage Bar Spacing & Perch Diameter

Mitch Rezman
May 17, 2016
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Website Shopping
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Windy City Parrot recommends
the following birdcage bar spacing and perch diameters.

Every website has recommended cage sizes. We can’t recommend what size cage to buy. We don’t know your needs. We don’t know how much room you have. We don’t know how much social time your bird experiences.

You may have many small birds you seek to house together. Our point? Choose the size cage that’s right for you and your bird. Just make sure the bar spacing is appropriate.

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Bird & Parrot Cage Buying FAQ’s

Mitch Rezman
May 17, 2016
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments
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The WindyCityParrot.com FAQ’s of Cage Buying

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Avian Respiratory System

Mitch Rezman
May 17, 2016
Bird & Parrot Care / Veterinarian Related
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AVIAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Birds possess a very unique and efficient respiratory system. They lack a diaphragm, have non-expandable lungs and a system of air sacs that extend into many of their bones. Vocalization is by means of a syrinx, not a larynx as in mammals.

Anatomy
The nostrils or nares are usually located at the base of the beak. In psittacines (parrots) they are located within the area of the cere. Amazons have a structure known as an operculum inside the nare which helps prevent inhalation of foreign bodies. In most birds, the nares are readily visible, while in certain birds-such as crows-they are covered by feathers.

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African Gray Parrot sits on cage and looks down. Playful and affectionate bird able to talk. loving and friendly social companion bird. stunning dusty-gray color and looks quite similar to a pigeon

What Is Wrought Iron? Why Are Bird Cages Made From It?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Wrought iron is a very pure form of commercial iron, having a very small carbon content. It is tough, malleable, ductile and can be easily welded. However, it is too soft to make blades and swords. When formed into bars, it is known as “bar iron”. Wrought iron has been used for thousands of years, and represents the “iron” that is referred to throughout history.

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Average Weights of Common Pet Birds

Mitch Rezman
May 17, 2016
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Veterinarian Related
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AVERAGE WEIGHTS OF COMMON PET BIRDS Get a great bird scale IMPORTANT NOTE about bird weights In most cases the weights are those of captive birds. There can be extreme…

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Flight Suit Sizing

Size Chart – 2 (by suit size)

Adults; Younger (less than 5 months old), immature or lean
birds MAY be better served by the next smaller size in each category.(PLEASE chose carefully, Flight Suits, Leashes, Harnesses are not accepted for return or exchange)
Petite – fits most Parrotlets, American Parakeets, Smaller Lovebirds and similar

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