Do you cover your bird's cage at night? Has your bird ever had a night fright? Read below to learn more about how to avoid frequent night frights about what to have in your home to prevent them. The first time I spoke to my avian vet about covering cages,…
How often are you cleaning out your bird's cage paper/liner? How often do you remove, deep clean, and rearrange every perch, toy, water dish, food dish, foraging tray, etc.? Probably not as often as you may like or should. Birds have sensitive pulmonary systems and should have their cages cleaned…
I'm not sure, but I think I started a "trend" on Instagram by accident... I wanted a way to keep my birds safe and secured in a foraging space that was separate than both their regular cages and the travel cages. I currently live in an apartment with carpeted floor…
Do you own parrots? If yes, then you need to have a HEPA filter system in your home. Human Allergies and Autoimmune Disease As someone with an autoimmune disease with primarily pulmonary symptoms, I am considered a high risk to live with birds, especially "Old World/"dusty" birds. The first conversation…
Sprouts are great to add into any parrot's diet, and are even widely accepted by "seed addicts" (more so than veggie chop). It's not as hard as you may think it is to sprout your own vegetable seeds at home. The Health Benefits Did you know that: Sprouted seeds are…
Going outdoors on walks with your parrot can be so fun, but also come with dangers. Over time, I've learned how easily birds can spook, try to fly off, get approached by adults/children/dogs, or even swooped down on by natural predators (like crows, ravens, gulls, and hawks). You also have…
It's been recommended by many sources that a minimum of 30 minutes of natural sunlight exposure per week for your bird helps with Vitamin D production and absorption. This can be done in a variety of ways: travel cage outside on the patio/backyard, outdoor adventures with your trusted Aviator harness…
Arthritis occurs in humans as well as birds and other animals. We cannot always avoid it happening, but we can definitely do things to prevent it. Here's some things you can do to help with your bird's feet. Dowels versus Natural Wood Perches Have you purchased a brand new cage…
Both of my birds are harness trained. But why? I love to go on outdoor adventures, like walks on the beach, hiking on local trails, road trips, day trips, and even out to the pet store for treats and toys. So why wouldn't I want to bring my boys along…
Did you know that there are only 8 Avian-only Veterinarians in the entire United States?! Seems crazy, right? These 8 are only located in: California, Oregon, Florida and North Carolina. Many vet offices are considered "Exotic" and have "Avian Specialists." But these specialists, although trained in handling and caring for birds,…
