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Quite a few people think that handfeeding means holding some seeds or pellets in your hand and convincing your bird to eat them. Handfeeding actually involves feeding a soft diet to a baby bird that is not yet able to eat on its own. Continued… »

Considering that wild birds do quite well in the outdoors, it would seem that feeding a pet bird would be easy enough. Just toss some seeds in a bowl and give them some water and you’re done, right? Continued… »

A common reason that many people buy a pet bird is they want a pet that talks. While most people think of the African Grey when they picture a talking bird, quite a few different types of birds can actually learn to talk. Even some finch owners say their birds learned a few simple words but not all birds talk or talk as easily as other birds. Continued… »

Some bird are actually able to learn quite a few tricks though not all birds are able to perform elaborate tricks. That may surprise those who think that pet birds just sit in a cage or perch on someone’s shoulder and occasionally say something funny. Continued… »

Birds need to be groomed the same as dogs or cats do. You won’t be brushing his feathers but you will need to clip his wings, clip his toenails, and give him an occasional misting. Continued… »

Trying to interpret what your pets are telling you can be a real challenge, even if they can talk.  Few parrots communicate their feelings with words, although at least one African gray has been known to loudly announce, ‘I’m bored!’ when he were being neglected. Continued… »

New bird owners often find there is so much to worry about once they’ve brought their new parrot home. He comes home happy and healthy but how does a bird owner keep him that way? Continued… »

A biting tendency can be the biggest problem that a bird owner faces with their pet bird. Because birds bite for a variety of reasons, breaking this bad habit can become a bit of a challenge. Continued… »

Birds are intelligent creatures with active minds that can quickly grow unhappy if they are sitting in an empty cage with nothing to entertain them. Some bored birds become pluckers and pull out the majority of their feathers so it is important that you give birds toys to keep them happy and healthy. Continued… »