Alyson's Pet Birds Blog April 2008 Archive

This wonderful Apple Salad Recipe from Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, your Guide to Home Cooking, is a fresh, fun treat that the whole family can enjoy! Last night I whipped up ... Read More

Spring is here, and that means that birds everywhere, both captive and wild, are well into breeding season -- and that means that people are more likely to find wild ... Read More

I've added a few new definitions to the ever-growing Glossary of Avian Terms. Why not check them out to see what's new? You may learn something surprising! If there is ... Read More

One of the most common causes of illness in pet birds is poor nutrition. While many owners don't realize it, there is no single commercial bird diet on the market ... Read More

Have you ever wondered what a gizzard is for? Ever pondered what exactly a bird's beak is made out of? If so, check out Parrot Anatomy 101 for a quick ... Read More

Understanding bird behavior can be difficult, but it's even harder when hormones come into play. Dr. Kerry Korber, DVM, gives us some insight into avian breeding behavior in this article ... Read More

Birds are not only wonderful companions, they have come to symbolize many things in different forms of art. From the dawn of human history, and indeed until today, references to ... Read More

Human beings are driven by the sensation of touch, so it's no wonder that many of us keep animals that we can pet and cuddle. If your bird is in ... Read More

If you have a cat and want a bird, or vice versa, you should understand that in nature, the two would be enemies -- predator and prey. As such, ... Read More

I recently got an email from a reader who needed me to clear up a little misunderstanding for her. Apparently she and a friend had gotten into a discussion about ... Read More

As with all pets, parrots and other companion bird species need to be bathed to ensure their good health. This important aspect of grooming is often the source of many ... Read More

A Blue and Gold Macaw has proven once again that birds are sometimes too smart for their own good. Barney the foul-mouthed parrot, a resident of the Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, ... Read More

For an easy and tasty treat that will have your birds begging for more, try these Honey Banana Birdie Bites. They look and smell so good that you may be ... Read More

It was reported this week that a shooting death in Jacksonville, FL was linked to the search for a stolen pet bird. Tragic stories such as this serve as a ... Read More

We know that nutrition is key in keeping our feathered friends healthy, but are seeds, pellets, and fresh fruits and veggies enough? This great article on vital vitamins from BirdsNWays.com ... Read More