Sadly it is all too common for people to buy a new pet from a pet store, form a bond with them, name them, love them…and then 2 weeks later your pet dies. Sometimes this can be the fault of the owner for not looking after their new pet properly but there are also times when the animal may have…
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Making sure your pet bird gets enough exercise and Pet bird grooming
Making sure your pet bird gets enough exercise Yes your bird needs exercise and you need to drop the images of cardio and ab crunches that the word conjured up. Your bird’s lack of exercise can lead to problems with weight, muscle atrophy and poor conditioning. In the wild birds get a lot of exercise when they go foraging for…
Cleaning a Cockatiel Cage
If you asked a random group of pet enthusiasts what the worst part of having a pet was I bet that 99% of them would say “cleaning up after them”. Sadly it’s true that Cockatiels can be a little bit messy if they are given a chance so there are going to be times where you have to clean up…
Common mistakes made with pet birds and The proper diet for a pet bird
Common mistakes made with pet birds You might like to think that you always have your bird’s best interest at heart but there may be some very common mistakes that you’re making that can harm your feathered friend.
5 tips for owning a cockatiel
Cockatiels are such wonderful creatures and if you are smart about the way you set up your aviary/bird area they can be very easy to look after too! It is no secret that if you have a pet bird it can be a real burden to clean up all those feathers, droppings, seeds and dandruff! Luckily for us not only…