Most bird owners know that there is a proven benefit to feeding your birds as many fresh, homemade meals as possible. Luckily, even those who aren't the handiest people in the kitchen can learn to master a few simple recipes that will be both nutritious and delicious for your pet bird.

If you're in the mood to whip up a delicious and nutritious snack for your parrot, then try out this easy Bird Treat Recipe: Honey Fruit Bake. It's quick, easy, and your feathered friend will be begging for more!

I've worked with birds for a long time, but this week's video features something I've never seen before -- two parrots getting married!

Blue and Xena are two Hyacinth Macaws that made avian history by getting hitched on a television program for Animal Planet. Check out their hilarious parrot wedding video and post a comment below to let other readers know what you think!

As always, if you find a video online that you think would be a good feature for Funny Bird Friday, send me a link at birds.guide@about.com and I'll be sure to check it out!

There is no such thing as a mean bird. It's true! There are, however, birds that are fearful, and birds with emotional problems that cause them to want to avoid handling at all costs. When birds with these problems find themselves in pet situations, it can be disastrous for both bird and owner.

If your pet bird bites you when you try to handle it, it is critical that you address the issue. To do this, you must set aside time each day to work on handling your feathered friend. When working with your pet, use these tips for taming aggressive parrots to help your pet understand that handling is safe and fun.

Diseases that can be passed from animals to humans and vice versa are called zoonotic diseases. Those interested in becoming bird owners often wonder if there are any diseases they could catch from their potential feathered friends. The answer is that there are, although it's relevant to point out that owning any type of pet can put you at risk of contracting a zoonotic illness.

Check out my article on 10 Diseases You Could Catch from Your Parrot to learn about zoonotic illnesses that affect pet birds and their owners. While the odds of infection are lowered with proper hygiene standards, its important to be familiar with common symptoms and methods of transmission.

If you've ever felt overworked and under appreciated, then this week's video featuring Boogie the Quaker Parrot will give you a much deserved dose of hilarity!

Boogie's owners caught this video of Boogie complaining about life, and it turned him into a YouTube sensation. You may have seen talking birds before, but Boogie tells it like it is!

Remember, I'm always on the lookout for good videos to feature here for Funny Bird Friday. If you find a funny bird video online, send me a link at birds.guide@about.com. Your pick might be featured here next week!

Most pet bird species come from areas with warm, tropical climates. Because their bodies are built to endure heat, cold weather can mean big trouble for an exotic bird with no protection.

Check out my article on Winter Heating Tips for Exotic Birds to learn about the best ways to protect your bird from the winter chill as the days grow colder. Preparing yourself before the coldest months hit will help make sure that both you and your bird stay toasty and warm!

Colorful, charming, and intelligent, Parrotlets have become increasingly popular pets in recent years. Their small size and quiet nature make them an ideal choice for people who live in apartments or condos.

Nicknamed "Pocket Parrots" in the pet trade, these tiny birds are in fact the smallest members of the parrot family, and are just as intelligent as many larger species. Some learn to talk quite well, although the species is not especially noted for talking ability.

Learn more about these beloved little birds in this Pacific Parrotlet profile. You may decide that a Parrotlet is the perfect bird for you.

Photo of Blue Parrotlet from Little Tweet Aviary.

If you're a bird owner, then you know without a doubt that our feathered friends have minds of their own -- even when they're on national television!

"Quito", a Double Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot, demonstrates this point for her trainer during a taping of the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Check out Quito's Video on YouTube to see what happened!

Don't forget, I'm always accepting submissions for Funny Bird Friday. If you run across a funny bird video or image online, remember to send me a link at birds.guide@about.com. Your pick might just be featured here next week!

Twitter is bird-friendly by it's very nature -- the Twitter logo features a bird, messages are referred to as "tweets", and the word Twitter itself is reminiscent of our feathered friends. Because of this, it's no surprise that many pet bird owners are drawn to Twitter, using it to connect with other bird lovers from around the world.

The "Twitter Birds" Photo Gallery is dedicated to the real birds of Twitter. Showcasing beautiful pet birds owned by Twitter users everywhere, it's a feast for the eyes of bird lovers of all kinds.

If you are a fellow bird owner and Twitter user, submit your bird's photo to the gallery by tweeting the picture to @AboutPetBirds. Readers everywhere would love to see your feathered friend!

We all know what it's like when we get too hot -- our breathing increases, and perspiration pours from our skin until our temperature is regulated.

What however, happens to our feathered friends when the weather gets a bit too warm? The Bird Ecology Study Group (BESG) asked that very question, and got some interesting answers.

Check out the BESG blog to learn about their findings.