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 Cages - Prison or Sanctuary? by RonaLeigh Wheelwright Many bird owners do not keep their bird in a cage because they believe that it is cruel to do so. Somehow they equate the bird's cage to a prison. Cages should be set up as a sanctuary for the bird, a roomy safe haven and place for rest and independent entertainment. The type and set-up, general environment around the cage, and their own attitude determines whether or not this is true. |
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 How To Care For Your New Bird
by RonaLeigh Wheelwright
Whether this is your first bird or your last addition, there are a few things you should know about the care of your bird. What do you feed a parrot? Three ways to bathe your bird. Does grooming include wing clipping? What sized cage should I get for my bird? This article includes tips for your birds diet, cage lighting, toys and more.
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 Caring For Your New Canaryby Jennifer Pittenger
Canaries, prized for their beautiful song and lovely colors, are a type of finch, and are soft billed. Although males are most often the singers, occasionally a hen will do a little singing. Except under rare circumstances, plumage is not an indication of gender; generally, if the bird sings it is considered a male, or singer; if it merely tweets and peeps it is considered a female, or hen. |
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 Understanding Parrot Behavior by Looking Through Their Eyesby RonaLeigh Wheelwright
It is easier to understand parrot behavior if you look at the situation from the parrots point-of-view. Five important things to consider when looking at parrot behavior are that parrots are flock animals and are preyed upon in the wild, are often sleep deprived and bored in human households and use verbal, as well as, body language to communicate.
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FUN BIRD FACTS
These amazing bird facts are sure to inspire interest and appreciation for your pet -- as well as a few laughs.
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 How To Behave Around Your New Birdby RonaLeigh Wheelwright
New pets, including parrots, are like new exercise equipment. At first a new exercise bike is used daily with great passion. As time goes by, the bike gets used less until eventually the bike ends up in the garage to collect dust! Unfortunately, many birds are purchased under the same conditions; the new owners bring the bird home, lavishing it with toys, food, attention, and a beautiful cage. After a while, the owners become less interested in the bird, get tired of the maintenance and/or frustrated with annoying behavior. This article reviews the responsibilities of a bird owner, including a few rules to keep in mind to help yourself become a better foster parent to your new bird.
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 Toxic and Safe Plants and Foods
by Monica Sudds This newsletter contains information on plants published in the June, 1997 Wasatch Avian Education Society newsletter. It is Titled "Toxic, Harmful and Safe Plants and Foods" and was prepared by Monica Sudds, a Certified Avian Specialist.
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CARING FOR YOUR CANARY DURING THE MOLT
BY NANCY LITTLEFIELD
The annual molt can be a stressful time for your canary
Within a five to six week period they replace every feather
on their body. Usually their song will become short chirps,
then as the molt deepens, nothing at all.
Within a five to six week period they replace every feather
on their body. Usually their song will become short chirps,
then as the molt deepens, nothing at all.
