Bringing a New Bird Home

You've done your homework -- you've scoured your local library and the web for information on different bird species, you've chosen the type of bird that you want, you've visited with different breeders, and you know without a doubt that you've found the perfect bird for you -- so what's next?

Preparing to bring a new feathered friend home can be an extremely exciting time for your family. In order to make sure that your new bird is a happy addition to your household, it's important to follow this checklist of preparations that should be made prior to the arrival of your feathered bundle of joy.

Photo courtesy of Patricia Lowery and Marvette Hillis.