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Alyson's Pet Birds Blog June 2009 Archive

By Alyson Burgess, About.com Guide to Pet Birds

Bird Treat Recipe: Fruity Parrot Pops

Monday June 29, 2009
Warm weather brings plenty of sunshine and an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables for all to enjoy. Why not take advantage of the season and spoil your bird a ... Read More

10 Bird-Safe Houseplants

Sunday June 28, 2009
There's no doubt about it -- the quickest way to brighten up and refresh any room is to add a decorative houseplant. If you own pet birds, however, you must ... Read More

Funny Bird Friday: Nikki the Skateboarding Bird

Friday June 26, 2009
This week I'd like to feature a cute video that was sent in by Gordon Small of Bowling Green, KY. Gordon writes: "I ran across this video of a cockatiel ... Read More

Scarlet Macaws as Pets

Wednesday June 24, 2009
Scarlet Macaws have been popular with bird owners for many years, and it's no wonder why -- they are beautiful, intelligent, and they make exceptional companions. The Scarlet's striking plumage may ... Read More

What is a Color Mutation?

Monday June 22, 2009
If you're in the market for a new pet bird, then there's no doubt that you'll come across the term "color mutation" in your search for your new feathered friend. ... Read More

5 Ways to Enjoy Summer with Your Parrot

Sunday June 21, 2009
Most people love it when the weather gets warm, and most tropical bird species do too! For some fun ways to enjoy the warm summer weather with your pet bird, ... Read More

Funny Bird Friday: The Crying Amazon Parrot

Friday June 19, 2009
In this week's installment of Funny Bird Friday, I would like to share a video that was sent to me by Jane, Yancy, and Sebastian Korbett of Dover, NJ. Jane ... Read More

Why Do Pet Birds Need to be Misted?

Wednesday June 17, 2009
There's plenty of good reasons why you often see bird owners spritzing their pets with a water bottle -- and it's not just because the birds get a kick out ... Read More

Should I Breed My Pet Bird?

Monday June 15, 2009
Most pet bird owners, at least once or twice, entertain ideas of allowing their pets to have a family. While having a nest full of adorable chirping babies may seem ... Read More

Funny Bird Friday: Moonwalking Manakin

Friday June 12, 2009
Sometimes the funniest things that birds do are what they do naturally in the wild. For this week's Funny Bird Friday, I'd like to highlight a video that features a ... Read More

Top Five Cage Accessories to Avoid

Wednesday June 10, 2009
We want to ensure that our pets are happy in their homes, so it's common to want to embellish your bird's cage with every neat cage accessory you can find. It's ... Read More

Signs of Egg Binding in Birds

Monday June 8, 2009
Egg binding is a serious and often fatal condition that affects female birds of breeding age. Because it's so important for egg bound hens to receive prompt medical treatment, owners should ... Read More

Hygiene and Pet Birds

Sunday June 7, 2009
Many things go into keeping our pet birds healthy and happy, but one of the most important points to remember is to practice proper hygiene around your bird. You'll be ... Read More

Funny Bird Friday: Parrots Playing Video Games

Friday June 5, 2009
Since I began the Funny Bird Friday feature, we've seen parrots dancing, singing, and doing amazing tricks -- but we've yet to see anything like the video that's featured this ... Read More

Canaries as Pets

Thursday June 4, 2009
While Canaries aren't really "hands on" birds like budgies of cockatiels, they can be the perfect pet for someone who would like a smaller feathered friend for a companion. With their ... Read More

Top 3 Pet Birds for Kids

Wednesday June 3, 2009
Children are often fascinated with birds, and those that are usually don't waste much time requesting to have one as a pet. If you are a parent wondering what type ... Read More

Caring for Wild Baby Birds

Monday June 1, 2009
It happens every year -- bird lovers with good intentions find orphaned baby birds outside in the wild, and my inbox gets flooded with questions about how to take care ... Read More

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