Thanksgiving is a fun time for all Americans, but pet bird owners should take care to protect their feathered friends from the safety hazards that come along with this beloved holiday.

Even though they may not be apparent, Thanksgiving can present several health and safety issues to pet birds whose owners aren't prepared, including increased risks of choking, burns, impact injuries, stress related illness or injury, and toxicity.

Check out these important Thanksgiving Bird Safety Tips to make sure that your pet and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday this season.

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The holidays are closing in on us, and as most are aware, crime rates generally go up as December draws closer. Many people think that the biggest targets for holiday-related theft include electronics, jewelry, and other high dollar gift items. Bird owners need to be aware, however, that each year many pet birds become targets of theft as well.

Exotic bird theft is a global problem that has only increased in recent years. Not only is this a problem for bird owners, who must take precautions to protect their pets from being stolen, but for the victimized birds as well, many of whom suffer due to their captor's lack of knowledge or negligence.

Learn how to protect your pet this holiday season with these important tips on Preventing Exotic Bird Theft. Working in even a few of these theft-repelling tricks can make all the difference in whether or not a criminal could see your bird as an easy target.

No one knows if the Thanksgiving season was just too much for the Turkey in this week's video, or if he's just got a bone to pick with humanity in general. One thing is for sure, though -- this bird's rampage through a California suburb was enough to stop traffic!

Check out this "Crazy Turkey" video on YouTube and see for yourself just how far these birds will go when they're trying to show people who's boss. You're sure to get a hearty chuckle!

Don't forget, I'm always looking for funny birds to feature here every Friday. With the holiday season coming up, there is sure to be a ton of hilarious pet birds popping up all over the web! If you run across a funny bird video or image online, send me a link at birds.guide@about.com. Your pick might be featured here next week!

You may have seen them in pet stores -- products that claim to be "feather conditioners" or "bird bath sprays". It can be easy to assume that all products that are labeled for birds are safe to use on your feathered friend, but wise owners thoroughly think it over before purchasing these sorts of products.

Learn the truth about feather conditioning sprays and related products in this short article on Feather Conditioners for Birds. You might be surprised to find that some of these products can actually do your pet more harm than good.

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