Many holistic treatments can be beneficial in regards to animals, especially birds, that may be more sensitive to traditional medications. One such treatment involves the use of apple cider vinegar (ACV). ACV has many vitamins such as beta-carotene, minerals like potassium, and other nutrients and substances to improve the health of your bird. ACV can [...]
Mental stimulation is very important to birds’ health. Having a variety of toys available to your pet bird will prevent boredom and can also assist your avian friend with keeping their beak and nails in good condition. Rearranging your bird’s toys or rotating which toys are in your bird’s cage can help prevent boredom without [...]
Proper nutrition is as important to the health of your bird as it is to your own health. Birds that spend their life eating “junk food” are more likely to encounter complications with their health and livelihood. A majority of commercial and homemade diets stimulate breeding and egg production, which may result in calcium deficiency, [...]
To our feathered friends, perches can make all the difference! A perch isn’t just a place to stand to a bird; they are a way of life. Birds spend a majority of their time standing, so their feet are extremely important to them. Imagine if you were given only one chair to sit in each [...]
Birds’ beaks are extremely important to their health and well-being. Without a strong, well-shaped beak, eating and climbing may become difficult or impossible for our feathered friends. Owners should be continuously aware of the condition of their bird’s beak as it can indicate medical conditions including liver disorders, parasites, infections, and nutritional deficiencies. It is [...]
In the wild, our fine feathered friends use natural perches to file their nails; however, in captivity they are more dependent on their human companions for proper nail care. Providing varied perching surfaces can assist birds in keeping their nails at a healthy length and allow them to correctly perch. Overgrown nails can cause difficulty [...]
While some avian owners believe that birds should be allowed free flight, many more are becoming aware of the dangers associated with domestic birds having the capability to fly. Free flight can result in head, spinal cord, and central nervous system trauma from crashing into walls, mirrors, and windows. (For more information on the dangers [...]
For nearly a decade, the ASPCA has declared January as National Adopt a Rescued Bird Month. In an attempt to find loving and permanent homes for the thousands of companion birds that are abandoned each year, the ASPCA and other public foundations are encouraging owners to consider welcoming a feathered friend into their homes and [...]
Birds commonly mask illnesses as a part of their natural instinct; in the wild this would be used as a defense mechanism against predators looking for an easier meal. Since our avian friends are prone to hiding their illnesses from us, quick diagnosis of an illness is frequently needed in order to determine the best [...]
Mental stimulation and exercise are extremely important to the health and well-being of our feathered friends. A variety of toys rotated in and out of the cage will assist in providing mental stimulation in order to prevent boredom. Placement of the cage within your home can also add to the mental health of your bird, [...]