Sometimes I wonder if birds in cages are better off than their counterparts that roam the forest freely. Is it a blessing that caged birds do not have to forage for their food? If they were in the wilds, would they know which foods will give them a balanced diet? Is it intrinsic knowledge that [...]

Extend your sleeping hours without being awakened by the chattering sounds of your pet birds. Discover the benefits of using bird cage covers. These are very useful if you want to sleep late but your birds follow the natural daylight schedule. If they don’t realize it’s already daylight, they’ll keep quiet until you remove the [...]

Two things I learned today about bird perches. One is that it is healthy for birds to have different kinds of perches. Birds spend most of their time in the same position – standing on a perch or flying about. Having different kinds of perches force their muscles to be exercised in different ways. With [...]

When our dog died, my little sister was inconsolable. She and Spot were inseparable. It has already been a week since we buried our pet and she is still not smiling. The whole family has started to worry and we talked among ourselves about what to do.
We agreed that getting a new dog this soon [...]

When it comes to bird cages, bigger is usually better when finding a home for your pet bird. If your pet looks bigger than a “small” but is smaller than a “medium” bird, then it is recommended that you buy a larger cage. Small bird cages should be large enough to allow your pet to [...]

Ensure that your pet bird will live a happy life even in captivity. House him in an appropriate bird cage according to his size. It is very essential that cage construction, placement and size take priority over price or design when buying a new bird cage. For instance, get a large bird cage for a [...]

Birds are great pets. One of the best birds to own is the parrot. You can interact with them and you don’t have to worry about them dying on you. Parrots, if taken care properly, can live as long if not longer than you. Their life expectancy is around 70 years. For a healthy [...]

Buying a bird cage for pet birds is very important. The cage will be their primary living quarters for a substantial part of their lives. So the cage needs to be the right size, is constructed from solid and safe materials, and has appropriate bar spacing and bar thickness. According to bird owners, buy the [...]

Most people feed their pet parrots with seeds. Parrot seed has been their pet’s diet ever since and owners don’t see the need to make a change. What they are not aware of is that the years have taught experts to improve on bird diets. They have developed pellet foods that provide the bird with [...]

Parrots are playful pets. They can be very affectionate and many are very smart. A parrot owner must understand the utmost importance of this bird’s needs and how to meet each one. When cared for properly, parrots will thrive in a home environment and live for many years.
Pay attention to your pet’s diet. Give [...]