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Friday, August 21, 2009

Choosing the Right Perch for Your Pet Bird- CLICK HERE!

A perch is an essential part of your bird’s cage and choosing a variety of perches is important for your bird’s health. Your bird should have perches of various sizes and materials in their cage for the comfort of your bird’s feet. It is tiring on the feet to stand on the same perch all day long.

1. The first step is to select a perch that is the correct diameter for your bird. Use the following guidelines for choosing a perch for your bird:
- ½ inch diameter for parakeets and parrotlets
- 5/8 inch diameter for cockatiels
- ¾ inch diameter for small conures
- 1 inch diameter for medium-sized parrots that includes Amazons, large conures, miniature macaws, small cockatoos, or African greys
- 2 inch diameter or larger for large macaws and cockatoos

2. Next choose a perch made of rope, a wooden perch, and a swing perch. You may also want to get a wooden ladder, which will allow your bird to get some exercise climbing up and down. For the cold, winter months or for cool air-conditioned rooms, use a heated perch, such as the Thermo-Perch Heated Bird Perch to help keep your bird warm. These perches will give your birds a variety of surfaces to stand on and offer relief to the foot muscles.

3. Install the perches at various heights in the cage and make sure that they are securely fastened to the cage.

If you notice that your bird is having any foot problems, contact your vet right away to have the feet examined. Taking care of your bird’s feet is essential to the health and well-being of your bird.

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Monday, May 18, 2009

How to Keep Your Pet Bird Happy and Healthy- CLICK HERE!

Having a pet bird can be expensive and time consuming, but it is worth the effort. A pet bird needs to have a clean living environment, entertainment and a healthy diet in order to thrive. If pet bird is healthy and happy, you will have many years of quality time with your pet bird.

Always make sure that your pet bird’s cage is clean. A clean cage helps to prevent diseases that birds get from waste and bacteria. Use cleaners intended for cleaning cages to insure that you pet bird’s cage is sanitary. A great kit for cleaning pet bird cages is the EZ Care Cleaning Kit by Super Pet. This handy tool is great for cleaning hard-to-reach areas and may be cleaned in your dishwasher.

It’s a good idea to keep several perches and toys in your pet bird’s cage to help keep your bird entertained. Pet birds need mental stimulation because they are typically kept in a cage for a long period of time. Adding several perches allows them to change positions and views. Also, toys are great because they allow your pet bird to have something fun to plays. Try adding a fun bell or chime and your pet bird will love it.

Lastly, feed your pet bird the right type of bird seed daily. You bird may benefit from seed or pellet food. Find out what type of food is formulated for the type of bird that you have. Also, pet birds may enjoy fresh fruit and raw vegetables. Avoid giving your pet bird seasoned or cooked food. You may want to provide your pet bird with a variety of tastes and textures.

If you provide your pet bird with a clean, healthy, and fun environment, he or she will live a long healthy life and provide you with many years of enjoyment.

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