Birds make amazing pets. Not only are they colorful but they also love to interact with people, providing hours of entertainment. Before you buy one of these animals for your own home, however, there are some important things that you need to know about owning a bird. One common misconception that people have is that birds don't require a lot of attention. In fact, however, most birds are extremely social. This is particularly true with parrots. If you want to keep your bird happy and healthy, you need to set aside plenty of time to interact with them. If you ignore them or don't give them enough social interaction, they can wind up developing physical and behavioral problems. If you plan on owning a bird, you need to be prepared to pay attention to them like you would with any other type of pet. Another thing to keep in mind is that birds can be quite loud. Even if you love the sound of their chirping or singing, your neighbors may not. Because of that, birds generally aren't well-suited to apartment living. They do better in single-family homes where the noises that they make are less likely to offend your neighbors. Cleaning up after a pet bird does take quite a bit of time and requires a daily commitment. Birds are messy eaters, meaning that their cages can get quite dirty in a relatively short amount of time. It is also important to remember that birds have extremely long life spans. They can live for decades. If you decide to adopt one as a pet, be prepared to care for them for a long time to come. Even though birds do take quite a bit of work, they make wonderful pets for people who are willing to give them the [...]

Birds can feel bored when there is nothing to entertain them. As such, it is good to think of ways to liven your bird. How can you keep your bird entertained? Here are tips to help you keep your birds entertained: Proper Housing Did you know that a bird’s habitat determines how entertained a bird will be? It is good to ensure that your bird’s accommodation will please your bird. First of all, you should ensure that your bird’s accommodation has enough room for your bird to move around and exercise. Secondly, make sure that your bird’s cage landscape is varied to keep your bird entertained. You can achieve this using a variety of perches. Finally, you can use toys since birds like playing with toys. There are many bird toys to choose from meaning that you have many options to choose from. However, only use safe toys that have not small parts to avoid choking. Place Your Bird’s Cage in a Place Where It Will Interact with Members of Your Family Remember that birds are often social creatures and need a lot of interaction. Therefore, it is good to place your bird’s cage in a place where it will interact with your family. This will allow your bird to watch you and other family members and make it happy. Play With Your Bird Playing with your bird on a daily basis will entertain it since it allows the bird to get out of its cage. Apart from keeping your bird entertained, playing with your bird will enable your bird to exercise. Keep More Than One Bird Keeping more than one bird is one of the best ways to keep a bird entertained. Keep in mind that birds love the company and seeing another bird nearby can keep it occupied. [...]

A pet bird can be a great addition to your home, but you need to ensure that you have the right bird cage for them. This is one of the basic pieces of equipment that you need for your new pet. The problem is that there are a lot of different types of cages on the market and you need to know how to choose the right one. Where The Cage Will Be Before you start looking at the cages you can get, you need to know where it is going to be placed in your home. This will play a large role in the cage that you get because it needs to fit into a space in your home. The location of the cage should be away from windows and drafts while still being in an active part of your home. This is important because it will enough the social development of your bird. Once you know where the cage will be, you have to take some measurements so you know the maximum size you can get. If you have a set décor to your home, you might want to consider this as well when you look at cages. The Size The size of the cage is the next point you have to consider. While the location in your home plays a role in this, the type of bird you get will be more important. Certain birds such as canary’s and finches are able to cope with a small space. However, if you are getting a larger bird such as a parrot, you will have to get a larger cage. It is recommended that you get the largest cage possible for your bird. Cages that are too small will cause bad behavior including biting, screaming and feather plucking. The [...]