SEX AND YOUR PET BIRD
When our pet cats and dogs become sexually mature, we can prevent them from mating and breeding by having them […]
PET PARROT PRESCHOOL
UNDERSTANDING Text and Photographs by Verna Shannan In order to understand your pet bird is it useful to know a […]
INTRODUCING A NEW BIRD
Why introduce a new bird? Birds are flock animals and their behavior is geared to interaction within a flock. Captive, […]
BIRD BEHAVIORAL TRAINING
When you take on the responsibility of owning a parrot, it is like adopting a child. This is especially true […]
WHAT ARE AIR SACS?
The unique respiratory system of birds is affected by many different physical and environmental conditions. Aerosol Inhalants The functions of […]
Springtime Dangers
SPRINGTIME DANGERS FOR CAGE AND AVIARY BIRDS All pet birds benefit from weekly exposure to fresh air and sunshine. Many […]
Unweaned Birds
PROBLEMS OF BUYING AN UNWEANED BIRD During the spring and summer, we have many clients coming to the surgery because […]
Chronic Egg Laying in Pet Birds
Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly has […]
Trimming Beaks & Claws
WHEN AND WHY DO WE TRIM BIRDS’ BEAKS AND CLAWS? Birds’ beaks and claws grow like our finger nails. However, […]
QUARANTINE PROGRAMME FOR BIRDS
WHY To check for diseases in new birds To protect your existing birds from being infected with new diseases To […]