Monthly Archive for November, 2011

Why Choose Birds to be Your Pet?

Published on November 29, 2011 in Birds. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Going into a pet shop can get you captivated with the different animals in the store.  Birds are among the animals that normally line up at the pet store.  However before deciding on purchasing and taking the bird home after falling in love with them, there are a few things that you need to consider.

Will getting a bird fit into your lifestyle?  Take a look at your space as this is essential for the birds.  Take into consideration your neighbors as birds may get boisterous.  You might want to get a manageable-sized birds and perhaps species that are quieter especially if you live in a condo unit or in an apartment.

So why decide on a bird as a pet?  Below are fundamental basis that can assist you in deciding on getting a bird for your pet.

1.   Intelligence of birds.  Birds are smart creatures.  They have the ability to be trained and taught as they are curious about their surroundings.  When you get a bird for a pet, their learning will largely depend on how interact and treat them.  Other pet animals will not learn to greet you but your bird can.  This is especially true if you allot sufficient time interacting with them.

2. Birds being social creatures although this would greatly depend on the species of the bird.  A remuneration you get from your pet bird is their affection.  You could also get this satisfaction from other pets.  Birds reciprocate your love if you show them that you care and they feel it, as well.

3. Birds are easy to handle.  Morning and afternoon walks are not required of you for your bird.  They do need regular grooming but not all the time.  Leaving your birds at home is not an issue as you can just place them in their aviaries and provide them water and food which will be sufficient until you get back home.

3. Training your birds can be fairly simple. Your birds are eager to learn from you. So if you will be able to teach them what you want them to know, they will easily get what you want them to do. You can start with simple tasks like whistling. Then you can proceed in teaching them few words to start widening their vocabulary. If you want, you can get a trainer for your pets. But it will be best if you can provide such training even if you don’t have much experience about the matter. This is your chance to bond with your pets and to develop nurturing emotions toward each other.

4. Ease of training your pet bird.  Birds are keen to be trained.  If you are teach them they could easily pick up things.  You may even start by teaching them to whistle.  Birds could also learn words if given ample training.

You must only make sure that you keep the cages of your pet birds clean all the time to keep them away from sickness and other injuries that they may incur in the process.

 

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Pointers When Getting Your Pet Bird a Cage

Published on November 29, 2011 in Aviaries, Birds and Birds Aviaries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

When thinking of getting a bird for a pet needs ample space for existence.  This should be one of the things you need to put into consideration when planning to get a bird.

Aviaries for birds come in different styles and sizes.  When purchasing a cage, it should be, as a rule of thumb, bigger than your pet bird.  Enclosing your bird in a small space could bring bad effects on the behavior of your birds.  Among these undesirable traits would be feather plucking, biting, screaming and some psychological disorders.

A good size for a cage is when your pet bird can comfortably walk around it and your pet would have the ability to fully extend and flap their wings.  Placing food, water, toys and other accessories would take up space in the cage so you should also take this into consideration.

The gaps between the bars of the cage should not be too wide for your bird to squeeze in and possibly escape.  A half an inch gap between bars should be sufficient if you have smaller birds.  Horizontal bars along with the vertical bars are advisable if you have bigger birds.

Inspect the lock or latch of the cages.  Make sure that this cannot be easily opened by the bird.  Birds are smart creatures and some are quick enough to be able to do this.

Bird cages come in different shapes, as well.  It is recommended to get angled cages instead of round ones.  Research shows that round cages are not so good for the birds.  Anyway, angled cages can still be hung or mounted on a stand.

You should also get a cage that can be cleaned easily.  Bird cages should also be cleaned and washed regularly from accumulated bird poop so selecting a cage that can be hygienically maintained is advisable.

The last thing you have to consider when choosing a cage for your pet bird is where you will be putting it once you bring it home. The ideal spot should be spacious and far away from drafts and windows.

Also take into account where you’d be placing the cage.  An ideal place should be roomy and far from flow of air and windows.

Selecting the appropriate cage for your pet will partly guarantee a long life for your bird.  For working owners, ensure that you leave your pet with toys to keep them amused while you are away.  Bird cage accessories like perches and even toys make your bird diverted while alone.

Try to take your bird out of the cage when you are home so they can fly about in the house.  Although some birds can stay cooped in their cage the whole day, giving them time to extend their wings and exercise however ensure that doors and windows are closed so they won’t be able to fly out and never come back.

 

Warning: Do Not Feed Your Bird with These

Published on November 29, 2011 in Birds. 0 Comments Tags: .

Taking care of your bird is an essential issue if you want for a longer companionship with your pet bird.  Every responsible bird owners must bear in mind that not everything can be fed to the birds.

Chocolates are a delicious treat – for humans but not for bird consumption.  It has a catastrophic consequence on the digestive system of our birds.  Diarrhea and vomiting may be evident and as the crisis spreads to the central nervous system of the bird, it may result to seizures and an untimely demise.

Warning: Do Not Feed Your Bird with TheseFruits such as apples, pears, apricots, peaches and cherries should not be fed to your birds.  Seeds of these fruits have traces of cyanide which is harmful.  If the fruit trees are not grown organically these may have been exposed to harmful chemicals.

Avocado is another fruit that should never be given to your pet bird on it’s aviary.  The skin and pit of avocado may result to cardiac distress and failure in some bird varieties.  As it’s better to be safe than be regretful, simply pass up feeding this to your bird.

Whilst vegetables are good for us, this may not be the case for birds.  Some veggies would have bad effects on your birds and among the list are onions and mushrooms.  The latter is bad for the bird’s digestive system while the latter attacks the respiratory system of the bird.

Still, not all vegetables are harmful to birds.  You may offer your pet potatoes, tomatoes and other nightshades vegetables provided you give it to them cleaned and sliced.

Birds should never be offered drinks that contain alcohol or caffeine.  Alcohol can weaken the bird’s organ systems that could lead to serious issues.  Caffeine’s result to a bird could also be fatal as it causes cardiac malfunction.  Arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, hyperactivity and heart palpitation may also result with caffeine intake.  So apart from water, pure fruit and vegetable juice could supply the nutritional requirements of our pet birds.

Salt or any foods with salt content should not be given to birds.  This could lead to thirst and dehydration, kidney dysfunction and even death.

And never ever give your birds dry or raw beans as it contains hemaglutin which is toxic.  Cook beans first before feeding it to your birds.

There is a different diet for pet birds.  Having the knowledge of what to appropriately feed them will guarantee their longevity.  It is essential to take particular care with their diet otherwise it’s like throwing money down the drain.

To be on the safe side, a diet of seeds and pellets are best for our pet birds although you can indulge them every now and then.  Unconsumed foods after an hour of giving it to them should be discarded to prevent bacterial infections.