Getting ready to move? If you are a bird owner, you have more than just boxes and furniture to worry about! Moving is stressful even for people, so it's no wonder it is stressful for birds. Because birds that are stressed are more susceptible to disease and illness, it's important to reduce your bird's stress level as much as possible during your move. To help the relocation go more smoothly for you and your feathered friend, check out these moving tips for bird owners. They should help you make sure that the move doesn't stress your bird as much as it stresses you!

Have you and your bird endured a move? Post a comment below to share your moving tips with other readers!

Photo of "Blanca", an Indian Ringneck Parakeet, courtesy of Jai Jordan.

It's easy for new bird owners to become a little bit disoriented when it's time to shop for their new pet -- there are literally thousands of different bird products on the market! Unfortunately, not all of the products that are available are as effective as they claim to be, and some can even be harmful to your pet's health. Concrete perches and sand perch covers are just a couple of those items.

To learn more, have a look at this short article on Using Sand and Concrete Bird Perches. When you're done, feel free to post a comment sharing your own personal experience with sand and concrete perches. While I do not advocate their use, I have heard from people that have used them with success. Have they worked for you? Sound off below!

Whether you are interested in breeding Lovebirds or would just like to know more about the breeding behavior of the species, you will want to check out this article on Lovebird Breeding Basics. Even if you own pet Lovebirds that you don't intend to breed, it's important to learn about species specific breeding behaviors so that you can anticipate strange behavior in your bird when he or she comes into season.

What types of breeding behavior have you seen your Lovebird exhibit? Post a comment below to share your experience with other owners just like you!

Photo of "Pierre", a Peach Faced Lovebird, courtesy of Colleen Varga.

It may sound strange to consider feeding eggs to your bird, but it's actually a very common practice! To find out all about feeding eggs to your bird and the benefits that they offer, check out this short FAQ on feeding eggs to birds. You may be surprised at how natural it really is!

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