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The Canary - A Great Pet

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If you want a pretty bird that will sing its heart out for you then you cannot find a better pet than a male canary. The females are nice, but they cannot sing, as their voice consists of cheeps and chirps. There is one note of caution to keep in mind. Canaries are very vain birds and if you put a mirror in their cage, they will sit and look at themselves for hours. The males usually will not sing if a mirror is placed in their cage and there have been numerous incidents of canaries starving to death because they would not leave the bird in the mirror alone long enough to find the food in their cage.

So, if you want an attractive bird that sings, is easy to keep and is relatively inexpensive, then get yourself a male canary and put it in a cage with no mirror. Make sure your vain virtuoso has a birdbath, as canaries love to bathe. Place the cage in an area where there are no drafts and where at least part of the cage is shaded from the sun. Then sit back and let your new pet serenade you.

Lovebird a Wonderful Pet

tags: birds, lovebird, parrot

Lovebirds make wonderful pets. Their exquisite colors and animated personalities easily endear them to onlookers. While every bird has its own personality there are traits common to all Lovebirds which have made them a popular pet and a great choice for a first time bird owner.

Scaly Face in Budgerigars

tags: birds, budgerigars, scaly face

Scaly face is a common condition in birds caused by a mite called Knemidocoptes. This scaly face condition is seen mostly in budgerigars and by knowing what symptoms to look for you will be able to provide treatment to your bird as soon as possible. If the mites are not identified early the damage could be severe.

You Need to Know The Basic Bird Nutrition

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Pet birds can be great companions but you need to provide proper nutrition in order to keep your bird healthy. An all seed diet should not be fed to your pet bird because they lack essential vitamins and other nutrients that are essential to keep your bird healthy.

How to Train Your Pet Parrot

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Training a parrot takes a lot of time and patience. You must love your bird and have a lot of time and dedication to make this partnership worthwhile. With patient training and love, you end up with a fantastic and well-behaved pet that will be with you for a very long time to come.

Basic Nutrition for Your Pet Birds

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....By providing some variety in your bird’s diet you can keep them healthy and happy. Be sure to avoid an all seed diet and provide clean water at all times. Providing a complete and balanced diet to your bird is easy if you know the basics….

What to Know Before Buying a Pet Parrot

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...Owning a parrot is a privilege and with that comes responsibility. Taking care of your bird does not have to be costly if you clean and feed your bird properly but you will have to invest in proper housing so your bird is comfortable….

Learn About Loveable Lovebirds!

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...Lovebirds are very intelligent and can even be ‘potty’ trained to go on a paper or in a trash can instead of around the house. This can make it much easier to allow your Lovebird to enjoy freedom outside the cage without the constant clean up….