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How should I house my pet bird?
Birds are highly intelligent animals who require regular exercise and mental stimulation. It’s important to ensure these needs will be... -
Can I tether my pet bird?
Tethering is where an animal is fastened by an appropriately attached chain to a centre point or anchorage, causing it... -
What size enclosure does my pet bird need?
While a cage can provide a safe refuge and home environment for pet birds, most cages are too small to... -
What should I feed my pet ducks?
Feeding your duck a complete and balanced diet is essential to ensure they live a long and happy life. Ducks... -
How can I keep my birds entertained, alert, and interested in their environment?
Behaviour of wild birds There is an extensive body of literature devoted to observations of wild bird behaviour. While there... -
Where should I get my pet bird from?
At some time, everyone who keeps birds will acquire a new bird – a new pet, a new breeder, a... -
Where should I keep my birds?
Companion birds are most commonly kept in indoor cages and enclosures, although some are housed in either temporary or permanent... -
How will I keep my bird safe against household hazards?
Every year hundreds of birds suffer from health problems caused by their environment. Their human companions are often shocked (and... -
What does a healthy bird look like?
When looking at bird, you must be aware of the ‘masking phenomenon’. Birds are, for the most part, a prey... -
How should I handle my bird?
At some time, you, the owner, must handle (and sometimes restrain), your bird. Traditionally, it was considered acceptable to put... -
Are birds the right companion animal for me?
This sounds like a very basic question to ask, but it’s one that needs to be addressed. Are birds the... -
What kind of enclosure does my bird need?
Birds have been kept as companion animals (pets) for many hundreds of years, but the last 50 years have seen... -
How, when, and why should I worm my birds?
Worming birds – both aviary birds and companion pets – is a subject that is hotly discussed in avicultural and... -
How do I know if this is my bird?
Identifying your bird with confidence Can you honestly say that, if your bird was in a cage full of similar... -
How should I care for my bird?
Are birds the right companion for me? What is the right bird for me? There are plenty of studies that... -
How should I care for my lorikeet?
Lorikeets are brightly coloured birds of the Psittacine (parrot) family ranging from 15cm to 30cm in size, native to the... -
How can I control egg laying in my parrots?
Although aviculturists want their birds to lay eggs, pet bird owners face a dilemma that is the exact opposite –... -
How should I groom my bird?
Many bird owners like to groom their birds, i.e., trim their wings, nails, and beaks. This has to be done... -
How do I bond with my companion bird?
One of the main reasons for having a pet is to bond with them in some fashion. Ideally, birds and...