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If you’ve got questions about your poultry and pet birds—you’re in the right place! We’ve collected reliable information from across the web and brought it together in one place. Whether you’re a single bird owner or have a flock, we hope you use this information to keep your birds healthy and happy!
LATEST BLOG POSTS IN BIRD CARE
What Your Parrot is Trying to Tell You
Learning About Your Parrot's Health and Well-being Through Vocalizations and Behaviors Parrots rank as one of the most vocal bird species in the world. Like other birds, parrots use vocalization and different types of
Preparing For Disaster
Disasters can hit at any time and, as luck would have it, they seem to occur when you least expect or can least afford them. From tornadoes that ravage the Midwest and South to the
Basic Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Parrots (Psittacines)
Psittacines, colloquially known as parrots, have been a staple bird companion for humans for thousands of years. Parrots come in all sorts of shapes, colors, and sizes, and some species can be very talkative. Although
The Basics of Incubating Hatching Eggs
Due to the life changing events of the global pandemic, many people have taken up new hobbies such as baking bread or curling. One less confusing hobby many people have dabbled in is hatching chicken
LATEST BLOG POSTS IN BIRD HEALTH
Avian Influenza: What You Need To Know
Avian influenza is a dangerous infectious disease that can be spread easily and decimate huge communities of birds. Sometimes referred to as “bird flu”, avian influenza affects the respiratory system of birds and can transmit
What Your Parrot is Trying to Tell You
Learning About Your Parrot's Health and Well-being Through Vocalizations and Behaviors Parrots rank as one of the most vocal bird species in the world. Like other birds, parrots use vocalization and different types of
Basic Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Parrots (Psittacines)
Psittacines, colloquially known as parrots, have been a staple bird companion for humans for thousands of years. Parrots come in all sorts of shapes, colors, and sizes, and some species can be very talkative. Although
Toxic Fumes: PTFE Non-stick Coating Poisoning in Birds
Most of us have heard at one point or another that you can’t cook with non-stick pans around pet birds, and if you have not heard now you know! The culprit lurking on the pan’s
LATEST BLOG POSTS IN DISEASE PREVENTION
Avian Influenza: What You Need To Know
Avian influenza is a dangerous infectious disease that can be spread easily and decimate huge communities of birds. Sometimes referred to as “bird flu”, avian influenza affects the respiratory system of birds and can transmit
To Wash or Not to Wash your Eggs? That is the Question
The discussion among backyard poultry owners about whether or not to wash the eggs you get from your hens can be a close second to politics or religion when it comes to conversations that don’t
Digestive Issues in Chickens
We all want to make sure our chickens are happy and healthy. Just like us humans, diet and nutrition are essential for the overall health of chickens. The following article focuses on the gastrointestinal (GI)