A majority of bird owners are aware that birds are notorious for hiding their illnesses. By the time a bird is showing outward signs of being sick their illness is often in advanced stages and needs immediate diagnosis and treatment in order to save their life. Blood work can often take days to receive test [...]
In many bird species it is nearly impossible to determine the gender of one bird from the gender of another and while it may seem of little importance for many bird owners as to whether their feathered friend is male or female, it can actually be very useful information for the health and well-being of [...]
Due to bird’s natural instinct to hide medical problems, changes in fecal droppings can be a prime indicator for the general health of your bird. Even subtle variations can be gauges for problems your bird may be experiencing. These changes may include color, consistency and amount of feces. Knowing what normal fecal material for your [...]
Listen to Maggie sing “How Much is that Doggy in the Window” You can even hear the whole song on our website at www.animalcentral.net then by just clicking on the Forms tab you can enjoy listening to the whole “How Much is that doggy in the Window” song.
Check out G-Bird Head Bang and Dance for Execise. He’s such a Goofy bird he even enjoys singing “Who let the Birds Out” but to the song of “Who let the Dogs Out”. Listen to the whole song by going to our website www.animalcentral.net and enjoy listening to “Who let the Dogs Out.”
Some avian owners believe in allowing their feathered friends to remain fully capable of flight during their life in captivity; however there are many dangers that await birds with full use of their wings. Captive birds often lack the control of their wild relatives, causing them to crash into walls, mirrors and numerous other objects [...]
Our feathered friends are creatures that require constant stimulation and entertainment in order to prevent boredom. While some birds require just minimal activities in which to entertain themselves, other birds are not content without extensive activities and changes in their routines. Simple choices such as size and placement of their cage within your home are [...]
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As part of their natural instinct, birds will hide their illnesses for self preservation. Birds that are ill in the wild are often singled out by other birds due to their weakness. As pets, birds hiding their illnesses can make it difficult for owners to know when their pet is in need of Veterinary care. [...]
Slow Switchover Method: This is defined as the process of weaning a bird off of a seed diet to an all pellet diet. It is a gradual and safe process. We recommend Harrison’s Bird Foods because we believe it is simply the best quality and fully nutritious formulas available. Goal: The goal is to wean [...]