It is important to keep our birds’ minds stimulated or else, they will scream, pick their feathers, or destroy things. Dr. Laurie Hess, our Avian expert, enumerates in the video below a couple of tips on how we keep them busy and occupied. https://youtu.be/uUMNjAzAVMs Watch Bird Foraging and Enrichment on Youtube. Video Transcript Hi, I’m …
Why is my bird not talking? Why is my bird not stepping on my hands? These are common questions we receive from bird owners. In the video below, our Avian expert, Dr. Laurie Hess, discusses how you can start training your pet birds. https://youtu.be/jCmVvK-U6bs Watch How to Train Pet Birds on YouTube. Video Transcript Hello, …
The holidays are fast approaching, and our feathered friends deserve a special gift too! Or maybe you have a special friend or relative who has a bird, and you just can’t think of something to give this holiday season. Either way you want these gifts to be unique. The good news is that even the …
Introduction Birds are often a popular choice for a pet. It seems that the list of birds available has grown over the years, and many people have no idea what type of bird they would like to own. We ran this short survey to see which bird people think is the best – so we …
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By Lindsey Newman, LVT It’s natural for pet owners to want to connect with their parrots through petting, but before you introduce physical touch, it’s important to know how to pet a bird the right way. Birds, especially parrots, are highly sensitive animals, and it’s natural for them to respond to petting with some level …
By Jennifer Graham, DVM, DABVP (Avian / Exotic Companion Mammal), DACZM You can tell a lot about pet bird health by observing the bird and its droppings. In this article, we’ll discuss the following important topics: • Signs, symptoms behaviors of healthy vs. sick birds • The importance of monitoring your bird’s droppings • Important …
By Jennifer Graham, DVM, DABVP (Avian / Exotic Companion Mammal), DACZM Your birds are cherished members of your family. And, just like any family member, birds require ample amounts of mental and physical enrichment to be their healthiest. Despite their best intentions, many bird owners lack the knowledge necessary to meet the physical and mental needs of …
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Author: Patricia Larson, LVTPublished: June 14, 2023 Birds are incredibly intelligent and are easy to train to perform all sorts of wonderful commands or tricks. From teaching your bird to talk and dance to teaching your bird to wave, their repertoire is vast. Training is a wonderful way to keep your pet engaged and mentally …
Author: Patricia Larson, LVTPublished: June 14, 2023 Birds of all shapes and sizes benefit from variety in their daily diet. The foundation of your pet bird’s diet should be a
Author: Patricia Larson, LVTPublished: July 21, 2023 Fresh foods are an important and essential part of the diet of pet birds. Fresh fruits and vegetables in particular are rich sources
