Living With a Bird
Choosing to own a bird is choosing to share your life with him. Here you will find information that will help you enjoy every day with your pet!
"Twitter Birds" Photo Gallery
Photo gallery of pet birds owned by Twitter users. Add your bird's photo to the gallery by tweeting it to @AboutPetBirds!
Photo gallery of pet birds owned by Twitter users. Add your bird's photo to the gallery by tweeting it to @AboutPetBirds!
10 Bird-Safe Houseplants
Houseplants are an attractive way to brighten your home, but if you own pet birds then you will want to make sure that any plants that you bring in are safe for your feathered friends. Read on for a list of 10 common houseplants that are both beautiful and safe for parrots and other birds.
Houseplants are an attractive way to brighten your home, but if you own pet birds then you will want to make sure that any plants that you bring in are safe for your feathered friends. Read on for a list of 10 common houseplants that are both beautiful and safe for parrots and other birds.
5 Cheap & Easy Ways to Save Money on Bird Care
Cutting costs to adhere to a budget? If, like most of us, you're feeling the economic squeeze, then you're probably looking for ways to save money on pet bird care and supplies. It's true that the prices of bird food, toys, veterinary care, and other necessities can be costly, but you'll be surprised at how much cash a little bit of creativity can save you. Best of all, you can provide the same h…
Cutting costs to adhere to a budget? If, like most of us, you're feeling the economic squeeze, then you're probably looking for ways to save money on pet bird care and supplies. It's true that the prices of bird food, toys, veterinary care, and other necessities can be costly, but you'll be surprised at how much cash a little bit of creativity can save you. Best of all, you can provide the same h…
5 Ways to Enjoy Summer with Your Pet Bird
Most people love it when the weather gets warm, and most tropical bird species do too! Look here for some fun ways to enjoy the warm summer weather with your pet bird. Spending a little bit of extra time with your feathered friend might just make this your best summer yet.
Most people love it when the weather gets warm, and most tropical bird species do too! Look here for some fun ways to enjoy the warm summer weather with your pet bird. Spending a little bit of extra time with your feathered friend might just make this your best summer yet.
Bird Movies
A list of fun, family friendly movies about parrots and other birds.
A list of fun, family friendly movies about parrots and other birds.
Bird Photography Tips
If you have parrots or other pet birds and enjoy taking pictures of them, then you won't want to skip this article on bird photography tips! Getting crisp, clear shots of a bird can be difficult -- look here for helpful hints that will have you taking beautiful pictures of your bird in no time!
If you have parrots or other pet birds and enjoy taking pictures of them, then you won't want to skip this article on bird photography tips! Getting crisp, clear shots of a bird can be difficult -- look here for helpful hints that will have you taking beautiful pictures of your bird in no time!
Bird Species Suited to Apartment Living
If there is one thing that birds are known for besides flight, it's the sounds of their calls and songs. While a bird's call may be music to the ears of its owner, not everyone will find it to be so pleasant -- and this can mean trouble for bird owners that live in apartments or condominiums. If you live in close proximity to your neighbors, then check out this list of quieter bird species that…
If there is one thing that birds are known for besides flight, it's the sounds of their calls and songs. While a bird's call may be music to the ears of its owner, not everyone will find it to be so pleasant -- and this can mean trouble for bird owners that live in apartments or condominiums. If you live in close proximity to your neighbors, then check out this list of quieter bird species that…
Bringing Your New Bird Home
An overview of essential supplies to have on hand when you bring your new pet bird home! Learn all about "must have" bird supplies and be prepared for your feathered friend's arrival! Preparing to bring home a new bird can be an extremely exciting time for your family. Read on for tips to make sure that this homecoming goes smoothly for all involved.
An overview of essential supplies to have on hand when you bring your new pet bird home! Learn all about "must have" bird supplies and be prepared for your feathered friend's arrival! Preparing to bring home a new bird can be an extremely exciting time for your family. Read on for tips to make sure that this homecoming goes smoothly for all involved.
Can Cats and Birds Live Together?
A short article discussing whether or not cats and birds can be kept as pets in the same home.
A short article discussing whether or not cats and birds can be kept as pets in the same home.
Common Plants That are Toxic to Birds
Most people like plants and flowers, but people that own parrots and other pet birds must be careful which types of plants they allow around their homes. Some common plants are highly toxic to birds, and these poisonous plants should be cleared away from any area that pet birds are allowed access to. Check out the list below to learn about 10 common plant varieties that are known to be poisonous …
Most people like plants and flowers, but people that own parrots and other pet birds must be careful which types of plants they allow around their homes. Some common plants are highly toxic to birds, and these poisonous plants should be cleared away from any area that pet birds are allowed access to. Check out the list below to learn about 10 common plant varieties that are known to be poisonous …
Easy Homemade Bird Toys!
Birds need to play and have fun in order to maintain their good health and happiness. Look here for a step-by-step guide to making simple, economical, disposable, but fun bird toys that your pet will enjoy for hours! A wonderful activity to do with children!
Birds need to play and have fun in order to maintain their good health and happiness. Look here for a step-by-step guide to making simple, economical, disposable, but fun bird toys that your pet will enjoy for hours! A wonderful activity to do with children!
Easy Ways to Bond With Your Bird
Taking time to bond with your bird is essential to building a long lasting and successful relationship with your pet. Birds are not domesticated and operate with a flock mentality, so forming a bond with your pet is crucial to helping him understand that you are his friend. The strength of the bond between you and your bird will greatly influence the quality of your pet's life, as well as your ow…
Taking time to bond with your bird is essential to building a long lasting and successful relationship with your pet. Birds are not domesticated and operate with a flock mentality, so forming a bond with your pet is crucial to helping him understand that you are his friend. The strength of the bond between you and your bird will greatly influence the quality of your pet's life, as well as your ow…
Finding Your Bird a New Home
Sometimes life throws us curve balls that we never quite see coming. Unfortunately for bird owners, sometimes these issues mean that we can no longer keep our pets. Sometimes people have to give up their birds for health or financial reasons, other times, the reason may be as simple as having to move to a home that doesn't allow pets. If after exhausting all ideas, you have found that you can no …
Sometimes life throws us curve balls that we never quite see coming. Unfortunately for bird owners, sometimes these issues mean that we can no longer keep our pets. Sometimes people have to give up their birds for health or financial reasons, other times, the reason may be as simple as having to move to a home that doesn't allow pets. If after exhausting all ideas, you have found that you can no …
Five Cheap Bird Toys You Can Make at Home
A dilemma that many bird owners face is the problem of providing enough toys for their precocious pets. While many great bird toys can be found online and in pet shops, paying retail prices for toys can get expensive -- particularly if your bird is a heavy chewer and destroys his toys very quickly. To help cut the cost of providing playthings for your pet, check out these common household items that you can turn into cheap bird toys. It will help keep playtime fun, and practically free!
A dilemma that many bird owners face is the problem of providing enough toys for their precocious pets. While many great bird toys can be found online and in pet shops, paying retail prices for toys can get expensive -- particularly if your bird is a heavy chewer and destroys his toys very quickly. To help cut the cost of providing playthings for your pet, check out these common household items that you can turn into cheap bird toys. It will help keep playtime fun, and practically free!
Five Products That Help Make a Bird Owner's Life Easier
A list of five convenient products that can help make cleaning up after parrots and other pet birds much easier.
A list of five convenient products that can help make cleaning up after parrots and other pet birds much easier.
Five Ways to Be a Better Bird Owner
A short article with great tips on being a better friend to your parrot or other pet bird.
A short article with great tips on being a better friend to your parrot or other pet bird.
Fun Bird Facts
Fun and little known facts about parrots and other birds.
Fun and little known facts about parrots and other birds.
How to Get Bird Poop Off of Your Clothes
If you're a bird owner, then odds are that you've been pooped on before. Funny how our feathered friends seem to always poop on us at the most inopportune times! If you find that your bird has left an embarrassing pile of droppings on your clothing, follow these tips to remove the poop quickly and easily.
If you're a bird owner, then odds are that you've been pooped on before. Funny how our feathered friends seem to always poop on us at the most inopportune times! If you find that your bird has left an embarrassing pile of droppings on your clothing, follow these tips to remove the poop quickly and easily.
Keeping Exotic Birds Warm During Winter
A helpful article with tips to help you keep your parrot or other exotic bird warm during the cold winter months.
A helpful article with tips to help you keep your parrot or other exotic bird warm during the cold winter months.
Moving with Birds
Getting ready to move? If you are a bird owner, you have more than just boxes and furniture to worry about! Moving is stressful even for people, so it's no wonder it is stressful for birds. Because birds that are stressed are more susceptible to disease and illness, it's important to reduce your bird's stress level as much as possible during your move. To help the relocation go more smoothly for …
Getting ready to move? If you are a bird owner, you have more than just boxes and furniture to worry about! Moving is stressful even for people, so it's no wonder it is stressful for birds. Because birds that are stressed are more susceptible to disease and illness, it's important to reduce your bird's stress level as much as possible during your move. To help the relocation go more smoothly for …
Popular Songs About Birds
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 birds have been found in virtually every art form -- from theatre, to paintings, to literature, and especially music. Here we take a look at ten popular modern songs about birds. Some are silly, some are serious, but they…
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 birds have been found in virtually every art form -- from theatre, to paintings, to literature, and especially music. Here we take a look at ten popular modern songs about birds. Some are silly, some are serious, but they…
Should I Get a Second Bird?
A short discussion on the pros and cons of keeping multiple birds in the same household.
A short discussion on the pros and cons of keeping multiple birds in the same household.
Top Parrot Themed Gift Sites on the Web
Shopping for a bird lover isn't hard -- but finding the perfect gift can often be a bit tricky. To get off to a great start, have a gander at these three great websites that sell high quality, unique, and affordable parrot themed gifts. Each one has something special to offer your feather-loving friends, and will help you make sure that your gift will be one that is admired and app…
Shopping for a bird lover isn't hard -- but finding the perfect gift can often be a bit tricky. To get off to a great start, have a gander at these three great websites that sell high quality, unique, and affordable parrot themed gifts. Each one has something special to offer your feather-loving friends, and will help you make sure that your gift will be one that is admired and app…
What to Do if Your Bird Flies Away
An article on retrieving pet birds that fly away, with tips on preventing your bird from getting lost.
An article on retrieving pet birds that fly away, with tips on preventing your bird from getting lost.
Why You Should Handle Your Bird Every Day
A discussion of the reasons why pet bird owners should make time each day to handle and socialize with their pets.
A discussion of the reasons why pet bird owners should make time each day to handle and socialize with their pets.
Finding a Good Bird Sitter
If you are unable to take your bird with you when you travel, look here for tips on finding a great pet sitter to look after your bird while you're gone.
If you are unable to take your bird with you when you travel, look here for tips on finding a great pet sitter to look after your bird while you're gone.
Fun Games You Can Play with Your Bird!
A list of interactive games that owners can play with their birds! Playtime with your pet is essential for entertainment puposes and to strengthen the bond you have with your bird. Grab a toy and get ready for oodles of healthy feathered fun.
A list of interactive games that owners can play with their birds! Playtime with your pet is essential for entertainment puposes and to strengthen the bond you have with your bird. Grab a toy and get ready for oodles of healthy feathered fun.
Socializing Your Bird
Hints that will help you introduce you bird to children, visitors, other birds, and different animals.
Hints that will help you introduce you bird to children, visitors, other birds, and different animals.
Traveling With Your Bird
Tips on hitting the road with your favorite feathered friend.
Tips on hitting the road with your favorite feathered friend.