Bird Care
Parrots and Bathes
Birds need to bathe for health. It is essential for healthy feathers and skin. Their natural instinct to bathe will make it easy to establish a routine. If you don’t bathe them or give them the opportunity to bathe they will make their own opportunity. Small birds will bathe in their water dish if that […]
Beaks, Nails and Feathers
Take Care of Beak & Nail Healthy happy active birds rarely suffer from over grown beaks. The best way to keep your bird’s beak and nails in tip top shape is to provide them with lots of toys and different perches. The best toys for keeping your birds beak up to snuff is any toy […]
A Parrots Average Life Span
So you’ve made the decision to enrich your life with a feathered friend. Parrots are unique among pet birds in that they have the potential to be with you for your entire life. A parrot’s life span in captivity is considerably shorter than his potential life span. This is due to environmental factures. How long […]
Cockatoos
The lovable and cuddly Umbrella Cockatoo
General Info: The Umbrella Cockatoo, native to Indonesia, is a large, gorgeous, white parrot. On this bird, the underside of the wings and the tail have feathers of a delicate yellow color. The tail feathers are short and squared at the end. The beak and feet of this bird are a wonderful contrast to the […]
Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo
The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo is a very large, regal looking bird. Measuring a staggering 2 feet in length weighing as much as 2 pounds, this bird is not only huge, but it is also beautiful, with a bold, shiny black covering. The feathering on the male is entirely black except for his dark red tail […]
Goffins Cockatoo
The Gregarious, intelligent and affectionate Goffins Cockatoo, has not enjoyed the popularity of other larger Cockatoos in the pet world because they demand much love and attention. If you are among those who are owned by one, you already know that they are largely underestimated as the perfect bird, as long as you have plenty […]
Other Species
Canary Varieties
Many people that decide they want a canary are unaware that there are many different types of canary. When you think of a canary, you think of the typical little yellow singing bird. Right? That is what I think of. Chances are, your neighborhood pet store has more than just the standard yellow canary. There […]
The Kea Parrot
If you are day sleeper or night “owl”, this bird may be the perfect companion for you as they are semi-nocturnal. In captivity they are known to be most active during dark or stormy weather in addition to nighttime hours. The entertaining Kea is a parrot that is loved by most and disliked by some. […]
Turacos
Turacos are an odd bird in their general appearance. They are not a parrot, so their bill is not hooked. They have a small head and a long body that ends in a long luxurious tail. There are 18 different species of Turaco, all with different variations in coloring and head-crest. They are all found […]
Toco Toucan
The most common type of toucan is the Toco Toucan. This is the one most likely to be found in a pet shop to be sold as a pet. Toucans are by no means common here in the United States, but if you see one, it will likely be this one. If one is to […]
Senegal Parrot
Senegal Parrots give you the best of all worlds in a companion bird. They are independent, a tad persnickety at times, but; not big biters, they talk and whistle well, with training, even though they have a raspier voice than most parrots. They love, love, love to chew, so make sure they have plenty of […]
