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Setting-Up Your Pet Bird Supply
If you are not the dog or cat type of pet owner, you may want to have a pet bird instead. There are however, so many different types of bird species and your pet bird supply should be tailor suited to the type of bird you are caring for. Whatever your type of bird is however, it is imperative that even before you bring your bird home, your pet bird supply should have been properly organized already. So what are your bird’s basic needs?
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Cheep, Cheep – Birds Can Be Pets too!
If you are interested in a pet bird, there are many things you need to consider before you settle on a species. Such things as how much time you can devote to a bird and how much noise you can tolerate will help you make a good decision and find a bird that will be a good match for you. It is essential to find a bird that matches your personality, lifestyle and household.
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The First Month - Acclimating Your Bird
Moving to a new home can be stressful for a bird, especially if the bird is a handfed baby. Luckily, if you spend some time setting everything up properly, it isn't too hard to help your bird make the adjustment to a new home.
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One of the most common reasons people have for buying a pet bird is the desire for a talking pet. Most people think of the talented African grey when they picture a talking bird, but quite a few different types of birds can actually learn to talk. In fact, some finch owners say their birds learned a few simple words. Of course, not all birds talk as well or as easily as other birds.
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One of the worst things you can do to your pet bird is to subject him to stress. Stress can literally kill a bird that would otherwise live a long and healthy life. How can you avoid stressing your bird and what can you do for him if he does become stressed?
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One of the biggest problems bird owners have with their pets is the tendency birds have to bite. Birds bite for a variety of reasons, which makes breaking this bad habit a bit of a challenge. Luckily, it is often possible to stop birds from biting.
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While most people think of pet birds as animals that just sit in the cage or perch on someone's shoulder and say the occasional funny phrase, some birds can actually learn quite a few interesting and entertaining tricks. While not all birds are able to perform elaborate tricks, you should be able to teach your bird a few simple tricks.
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If you are new to bird ownership, it often seems like there is so much to worry about. After all, your parrot came into your home happy and healthy. Now, how do you make sure that he stays that way?
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Determining The Sex Of Your New Bird
Many people are not concerned with whether they have a male or female bird. After all, if you're not going to breed your bird, it doesn't really matter, right? Actually, it is important to know whether you have a female bird because you will need to know to look for signs that she is egg bound when she is mature. Some birds, especially if they are one of the smaller species, will decide to go to nest even if they do not have a mate. Of course, it is also nice to know that if you name your bird Fred, he really is a boy.
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With their strong beaks and active minds, it is no wonder that birds quickly grow unhappy if they are sitting in an empty cage. Since some birds become pluckers and pull out the majority of their feathers when they are bored, it is important that you give birds toys to keep them happy and healthy.
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Choosing The Right Pet Bird For You
Birds can be intelligent, enjoyable companions, but choosing the wrong bird can really cause heartache and frustration. How do you choose the right pet bird for you and your family? Before you try to decide which species of bird you want, you may want to think about whether a bird is really the right type of pet for you.
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Reading Your Bird's Body Language
Understanding what your pets are telling you can be a real challenge, even if they can talk. After all, 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. Luckily your bird's body language speaks just as loudly as he does, allowing you to understand exactly how he is feeling.
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Despite the fact that some of them can outlive their owners, birds are more fragile than many other types of animals. In fact, miners used this weakness to stay safe underground. They often carried a canary with them because they knew these birds were so sensitive that the canary would die if the air in the tunnel was unhealthy.
