Category:Birds

If you have a pet bird, a cage is not the only thing you need. Birds need more than that to keep them clean and healthy. Items such as cage covers, cage liners, cage aprons and bird seed guards are necessary to keep your bird happy and in good health. A number of sources of …
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Taking care of a baby parrot is just like taking care of a young child. There are several do’s and don’ts that you have to put in mind. But because of your hobby, anything can be learned. Buying a baby parrot from a pet shop requires you to also buy a carrier. You cannot hold …
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Ideally, parakeets should be able to have at least one bird-safe room in your home where they can fly around.  But even so, a large metal parakeet cage is essential. Get the largest parakeet cage possible, as the birds will think of it as their house. When inside they will want to move around, climb …
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Parakeet cages can be expensive when you purchase them from the pet store. If you’re looking for a cheaper option to house your pair of parakeets, consider constructing a cage yourself. This cage can be constructed in the size and style you desire. Start with an inexpensive piece of furniture and some materials available at …
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When trying to hatch eggs such as chicken eggs either out of an incubator or by means of natural process, the best thing to do is intervene every so many days to check in on eggs to make sure they are either going to hatch or they are going to go bad. How to tell …
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If you want a new home for your bird, the best option is a stainless bird cage. A stainless bird cage gives you the ease of cleaning. It is durable and stylish. Stainless bird cages come in different colors as well as different designs. The colors available will surely match your room. Cleaning a bird’s …
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There is a reason why the parrot accompanies even the cunning pirate – because these birds are smart enough to entertain even the most discriminating pet owners. The parrot is for you if you are looking for a pet that is not simply cute and cuddly, but also elegant, beautiful, and easy to train for …
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You and your parrot are best friends. Why not make your own bird toys? This is an inexpensive way to bond with your beloved bird. Material for bird toys can be easily acquired from dollar stores. Straws, yarn, tongue depressors, buttons, beads, glue and small mirrors can all be utilized in making your bird toys. …
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It is very easy to build a modest parakeet cage with a few common tools and a few dollars worth of materials that are available at any home improvement or hardware store.  Because a parakeet is a very small bird, a parakeet cage need not involve any heavy structural elements. You will need the following …
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The first step is to determine exactly how large of a birdcage is required for your type of bird.  You can obtain this information from a pet store or on the internet.  The measurements used in this article are for building a large birdcage that is 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches. Materials: …
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