Birds are one of the most favoured pets in the world. The bird lovers irrespective of the bird species they choose, the place they keep them, would no doubt like to choose a sturdy and comfortable cage for their pets. There are plenty of bird cages available in the market in various sizes and shapes; the selection of a suitable cage for your pet is a challenge. One has to be aware about the uses and abuses of the house of their pets to make a wise decision. [Read more…]
What To Do If Your Pet Bird Stays Bristled Up
Your budgies has been bristled up for several days, shivers, its beak grows and curves…..
The reason for your budgie’s problem is the lack of vitamins and minerals.
As a beginning take it to the vet to cut the growths and to file away the curved beak. Don’t try to do this yourself – it should be executed by a specialist.
The next step is to buy a crayon with vitamins and minerals for it from your local pet shop. You also have to provide pine-tree twigs for it to gnaw. When there is no crayon you can replace it with chalk. It is absolutely necessary for the birds. [Read more…]
6 Things That We Have To Consider Before Buying a Pet Bird
What to start with?
First we have to consider the following:
What can I afford?
The price of a parrot varies in large bounds in dependence with the species. You can buy for example a budgie for less than £10. The price of the cockatiel varies between £25 and £35. An Amazonian parrot and grey parrot can be purchased for about £300 – £400, cockatoo for £1,000……. and the price of some parrots can reach £15,000! This is one of the initial questions which you have to answer.
How much space will the bird need?
Larger birds and even some of the small ones are very active physically and need big cages and space in which to play. [Read more…]