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Definition of "Variable Reinforcement"

Definition of the term "variable reinforcement" as it pertains to training parrots and other pet birds.

Passerine

Definition and description of the term Passerine as it pertains to classifying bird species.

Feather Duster Parakeets

Definition of the term "Feather Duster" as it pertains to pet bird breeding and ownership. Description of feather duster parakeets & budgies.

Influenza

Definition and description of influenza.

Hybrid

Definition and description of the term "hybrid" as it pertains to keeping pet birds and aviculture.

Gavage Feeding

Definition of the term "gavage" as it relates to parrots and other exotic birds.

Chromosomes

If you are wondering about the role that chromosomes play in determining the sex of a bird, then you've come to the right place! Read on for a definition and description of how chromosomes pertain to keeping pet birds and aviculture.

Karotyping

Looking for information on karotyping pet birds? Check here for a definition of karotyping as it pertains to keeping pet birds and aviculture.

Cryptosporidiosis

Description and definition of Cryptosporidiosis and how it affects parrots and other pet birds.

Avian Tuberculosis

Description of Avian Tuberculosis and how it affects parrots and other pet birds.

New Castles Disease

Description of New Castles Disease in pet birds including symptoms

Campylobacteriosis

Definition and description of Campylobacteriosis infection in parrots and other pet birds.

Allergic Alveolitis

Definition and description of Allergic Alveolitis in those who own pet birds. Allergic Alveolitis is also known as Pigeon Lung Disease and Parakeet Dander Pneumoconiosis.

Salmonella

Description of Salmonella infection in parrots and other pet birds.

Domestic

Definition of the term "domestic" and how it applies to pet birds.

Feral

Definition and description of the term "feral" as it pertains to birds.

Grit

Definition and description of the term "grit" and how it applies to pet birds.

NAPS

Definition and description of NAPS and explanation of the term's use in aviculture.

Hen

The definition of the term "hen" and how it describes birds.

Avian

Definition of the word "avian" and how it pertains to parrots and other birds.

Blood Feather

An explanation of blood feathers and why birds have them.

Color Mutation

Definition of the term "color mutation" and how it applies to bird species.

Dimorphic

A definition of the term "Dimorphic" and and explanation of how it pertains to certain bird species.

Fledgling

The definition of the term 'fledgling' and how it pertains to birds.

Crop

The definition of the term 'crop' and how it pertains to avian anatomy.

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