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How to Teach Your Bird to Dance Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
It's easy to teach your pet bird how to dance if you know how. Birds are usually naturals at dancing and can be coached using a variety of techniques. Follow the guidelines in this fun article to l...
How to "Bird-Proof" a Room - Bird-proofing a Room Created: Friday, December 30, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
You may have heard other bird owners talk about
Top Fun and Easy Bird Treat Recipes Created: Friday, December 30, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Making homemade bird treats is a great way to boost your pet bird's nutrition and offer more variety in your bird's diet -- plus, making treats at home can be a lot of fun, and save money over buyi...
What It's Really Like to Own a Pet Bird Created: Sunday, August 02, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Thinking about buying a pet bird? Look here for insight into what it's really like to live with and care for a pet bird, all from real bird owners with years of knowledge and experience! Don't buy ...
How to Make a Basic Bird First Aid Kit - Building a Bird First Aid Kit Created: Thursday, December 29, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Accidents and emergencies can strike at any time -- and most often at the most inconvenient times. Because of this, it's important for bird owners to have access to a bird first aid kit at all time...
Pet Birds and Children - Do Birds Make Good Pets for Kids - Should I Buy My Child a Pet Bird? Created: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Are you thinking of getting a pet bird for your children, but need information on what bird care entails? If so, look no further! Read on to learn whether or not birds really make good pets for kid...
Things to Know Before Buying a Bird - Before You Buy a Bird - Bird Care Facts Created: Monday, February 04, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
An article highlighting a few surprising but universal truths about bird ownership.
Top Ten Reasons that Birds Make Good Pets Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Are you thinking of adopting a pet? Would you like something a little more unique than a dog or a cat? If so, consider adopting a beautiful pet bird! Check out the top ten reasons that birds make g...
Exotic Bird Prices - Pet Bird Price List - How Much Do Parrots Cost - Parrot Prices Created: Thursday, April 05, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
A list of average prices ranges for the most common and popular pet bird species.
Signs That You're Ready to Adopt a Bird Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
If you've been thinking about adopting a parrot, then it's important that you have what it takes to provide a safe, stable, and loving home for your feathered friend for a lifetime. Take a look at ...
Healthy Recipes for Overweight Birds Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Obesity can pose a significant health risk to pet birds, so it's important to keep tabs on your feathered friend's weight. If your pet bird has been tipping the scales lately, you might want to hav...
Choosing Your Parrot's Vocabulary: Things to Keep in Mind Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Teaching your bird to talk? If so, you'll need to make sure that you are teaching him or her words and phrases that won't come back to haunt you! Check out this article on choosing your parrot's vo...
Foods You Should Never Share With Your Bird Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
It can be fun to share a snack with your pet bird, but it's important to remember that not all
Best Bird Species for Busy Owners Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
If you've got a full schedule but you still yearn to be a bird owner, don't worry -- there are a few pet bird species out there who can thrive with busy, working owners, as long as you are willing ...
Top 5 Pet Bird Behavior Problems Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
If you're thinking about adopting a pet bird, then you'd better be thinking about how you will handle your new pet's behavior and training as you integrate your feathered friend into his or her new...
Ways to Offer Your Bird More Exercise Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Like people, parrots and other pet birds need exercise. Make sure that your feathered friend is getting enough exercise to maintain his or her health by following the tips in this article on provid...
Angry Birds: Why They Misbehave and What To Do About It Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
If you've been trying to see eye to eye with your pet bird but can't seem to stop his or her bad behavior, then check out this article for tons of helpful tips that will help you and your bird unde..
Vitamin-Rich Foods for Pet Birds Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Your bird's diet is just as important as your own -- make sure he or she gets the best possible nutrition by regularly incorporating the foods on this list into your parrot's diet. You'll be surpri..
Good Words and Phrases to Teach a Talking Parrot Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
If you are the lucky owner of a talking parrot, then you may wonder about the best words and phrases that you can teach your amazing pet. For some great ideas that will encourage your parrot to tal..
Reasons That Birds Aren't the Best Pets for Everybody Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Parrots and other birds can make incredible pets, but they aren't the best choice for just anybody. Very different from dogs or cats, birds have natural traits that mean they need specialized care ..
5 Reasons to Adopt an Older Bird Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
There are many things about older parrots and other birds that can make them preferable to owning a young baby. If you have been thinking of adding a new bird to your family, then you should defini..
How to Prepare Your Pet Bird for Spring Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
When spring arrives, often pet bird owners are the first to become aware of it. Springtime brings with it a variety of changes and challenges that bird owners must deal with, and if they are caught..
Easter Holiday Safety Tips for Pet Birds Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wondering how you can prevent accidents involving your pet bird this Easter? Check out this article for some great tips and insight on steps that you can take to make sure that your pet bird makes ..
F.A.Q. About Feather Care Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Feathers do much more than just give birds the ability to fly -- they protect them from the elements, as well as help them identify each other in the wild. A bird's feathers are very important to t..
Reasons Not to Give Young Chickens as Easter Gifts Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Baby chickens are popular as gifts for Easter, and while they may seem like a fun preset to give and receive, there are several reasons why giving pet chicks as Easter gifts can be a very bad idea...
St. Patrick's Day Dangers to Pet Birds Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Many bird owners like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but several common customs surrounding the holiday can post safety hazards for parrots. Protect your feathered friend by becoming familiar with..
Tips on Choosing a Name for a New Pet Bird - Pet Bird Names - Naming Pet Birds Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
If you're trying to think of a great name for a new parrot or other type of pet bird, then look no further -- this article is full of great tips that will help you choose a perfect name for your ne..
5 Bird Training Mistakes to Avoid Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Bird training can be challenging enough without inadvertently doing things that can hinder your progress. Make sure that you're getting the most out of your training sessions with your bird by chec..
5 Dangers to Birds that Might Surprise You Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Bird owners do all that they can to protect their pets from household dangers, but many times injuries occur due to accidents that pet birds have when they encounter hazards that are less obvious t..
Healthy Bird Treat Recipes for Spring Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Spring is the perfect time to try your cooking skills out on some healthy and fun treat recipes for your pet bird. Check out these easy homemade treat recipes to offer your bird some variety and ad..
5 Bird Health Issues You Should Know About Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012
As a bird owner, it's obviously a good thing to learn about the various health issues that can affect our feathered friends. Illnesses in pet birds can manifest very quickly, and more often than no..
Popular Medium Sized Pet Bird Species Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012
A medium sized pet bird species is a good choice for those who would like to get a bird, but don't want one that's too big or too small. Check out this list of the most popular medium sized pet bir..

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