Pet Birds

PR Web (press release)Stainless Steel Bird Cage Sales Rise Despite the Economy according to Avian ...PR Web (press release)Stainless steel bird cages, while quite expensive, will out last powder-coated wrought iron bird cages hands down. It's said that powder coated cages ...and more »  

Canaries don’t climb for exercise as parrots do. They need to fly. I wouldn’t recommend purchasing a canary from an outdoor aviary. Mosquitoes carry canary pox and easily transmit the canary pox to canaries.  

Last month, my boyfriend moved in, and with him came his pet African Grey parrot. The bird calls his ex-girlfriend's name all the time and says things like, "Michael, I love you," in his girlfriend's voice. I want to kill this bird. And now she's asking to visit the bird. I'd rather just give the bird to her, but my boyfriend refuses. He says he loves "Rufus" and will never part with him.  

tags: safety tips, holidays, christmas, hanukkah, kwanzaa, new year's day, pets, birds, parrots Elektra. Female Solomon Islands Eclectus parrot, Eclectus roratus solomonensis, April 2008. Image: GrrlScientist 2008 [larger view]. This message was emailed to me, and I am posting it here as a public service. With the Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and the New Year's holidays upon us, we are all busy planning our family gatherings, gift...  

You've read about my own cage cleaning tricks -- now I (and other readers) want to hear about yours! All bird owners have their own routine and way of doing things, but some struggle with cage cleaning more than others. Follow this link to Share Your Cage Cleaning Tips with other bird owners, and find out about the techniques that they are using to keep their parrots' cages nice and clean. Share Your Bird Cage Cleaning Tips! originally...  

When deciding on a parrot or pet bird cage, it is important to look at the overall size, the bar thickness, the bar spacing and whether or not there is a play area.  

What could be a better feature for Christmas day than an African Grey Parrot doing a stellar Santa Claus impersonation? Have a look at Einstein the Parrot's Christmas Greeting and enjoy the holiday with your own flock. May this Christmas be the best one yet for you, your birds, and the rest of your family! Funny Bird Friday: Einstein Imitates Santa originally appeared on About.com Pet Birds on Friday, December 25th, 2009 at 07:05:49.Permalink...  

Cats may be Contracting H1N1 Virus from OwnersZootoo.comAnd though pet birds have been susceptible to other strains of the flu, there have been no confirmed cases of H1N1 in those animals. ...Second Cat Dies From Swine FluPetPeoplesPlace.comSecond Oregon cat dies after catching swine flu from its ownerOregonLive.comSecond Oregon cat dies from H1N1 (Swine flu) infectionExaminer.comall 15 news articles »  

Is your bird feeling a bit "under the weather?" Would you really even know if he was? As bird owners, we bear the responsibility of making sure our pets stay healthy. In order to fulfill this obligation, we must learn to identify common signs and symptoms of illness. For some tips on recognizing early signs of illness in your parrot, check out this article on Symptoms of Illness in Pet Birds. Protect your bird by learning to recognize when it...  

Sometimes our birds love us, and sometimes we do little things that drive them up the wall... literally. Thankfully, in the end, our pets seem to accept our quirks, as we do theirs. Those who own birds, however, know that they sometimes see fit to demonstrate their feelings when it comes to a particular pet peeve. Case in point is Gandalf, a beautiful male Sun Conure who can't stand it when his owner snores! Check out this funny video to see...  

Gilroy DispatchGet fecal exam, bloodwork to determine reason for dog's poor healthGilroy DispatchI heard that some exotic pet birds can live longer than their owner. How long can they live? You heard right. Many exotic avian pets live a very long life. ...and more »  

Examiner.comCBP's top six most recent unusual seizures at California border checkpointsExaminer.comCBP officers seized the undeclared birds and the driver paid a $300 fine, the CBP said. Among other restrictions, pet birds are required to be quarantined ...and more »  

When the leaf blower's going full roar you know it's Game day in Vegas, babyOregonLive.com (blog)While the OSU players, coaches, wives, girlfriends, kids, support personnel, pet birds, dogs, cats, etc. watch the majestic ...and more »  

Gamekeeper fears stolen pet turkey will end up as someone's Christmas dinnerScottish Daily RecordAll 20 of the family's pet birds, including hens, bantams, and guinea foul, had been locked up in their shed for the night as usual. ...  

Family escapes burning home on the Tulalip ReservationSeattle TimesA family was able to escape safely -- but some pet birds weren't as fortunate -- when fire gutted a home last night on the Tulalip Reservation. ...and more »