Budgies are very popular little birds, often hailed as a great pick for younger bird owners or those who are new to keeping pet birds of their own. They can make wonderful loving pets for the right people, but all too often Budgie owners are not properly educated on how to provide their new feathered friends with the care that they need.

That's where the "Budgie Whisperer" steps in. With a mission of "providing free information for the well being of all Budgies", the Budgie Whisperer website is a stellar resource of knowledge and insight for both seasoned and amateur Budgie owners. If you have questions about how you can improve your relationship with your Budgie, then be sure to bookmark BudgieWhisperer.com for quick reference and help solving your Budgie-related problems.

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Valentine's Day will be here before we know it, and when it comes it will bring the usual array of health and safety hazards for pet bird owners to worry about. It may be all fun and games for humans, but most of the items associated with Valentine's Day festivities including chocolate, wine, and roses, can pose some pretty serious risks to our feathered friends. Keep your beloved bird safe this year by taking some time to look over this list of common Valentine's Day Dangers to Pet Birds. A little bit of effort spent making sure that your pet stays safe is all it takes to make it through the holiday smoothly and without incident.

Making the decision to adopt a bird is a big deal, so it's important to make sure that you choose a the species that is most compatible with your lifestyle. For one reason or another, many people would prefer to own a small bird, and they are in luck -- there are many types of tiny birds that can make wonderful, loving pets. If you've been thinking about getting a little feathered friend, then check out my article on the most popular Small Pet Bird Species. Learning all that you can about the types of birds that are available to you will allow you to choose a bird that you can have a long and fulfilling relationship with.

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Many if not most of the people who become bird owners end up eventually adding a new bird to their family. When the time comes, however, a lot of bird owners tend to make a mess of introducing the new addition to their existing birds. It can be tempting to thrust your birds together from the very beginning, figuring that they'll be the best of friends, but doing so can have dire consequences for your feathered friends. Learn how to avoid these common issues and more in my new article on Introducing a New Bird to Your Parrot. If you diligently follow a few simple steps, you can make the process of adopting your new feathered friend as easy as pie.