Author: SquawkMe

Parrots can develop extremely close bonds with their people. “Feelings … nothing more than feelings … ” or is it? It’s one of the age-old […]

Aspergillosis is a respiratory disease of birds caused by the fungus Aspergillus, which is found almost everywhere in the environment. A. fumigatus is the most […]

Fishing Sinkers, Stained glass, Curtin weights, Batteries, Floor tiles, Galvanized wire, Hard ware cloth, Linoleum, Mirrors, Electrical wires, Wrapping foil, New carpet, Scotch guard, Scotch […]

Feather plucking and other destructive behaviors are quite common in parrots. Some birds may excessively chew their feathers enough to damage them, while others resort […]

A wide number of health problems can impact a bird’s beak, either directly or indirectly. The most commonly seen by veterinarians are: I.Trauma Birds can […]

Find out common misconceptions and interesting facts about having a pet bird. If you are looking to get a pet bird or already have one, […]

A change in a bird’s feather coloration is not always the result of a genetic mutation. With a true genetic mutation, the color changes should […]

Leg Band? “Who will help me decipher this leg band,” said the little red parrot. “Not I,” said the Customs man. Parrot leg bands identify […]

•          Finches: 5-10 years •          Parakeets: 8-10 years •          Canaries: 7 -10 years •          Lovebirds: 10-12 years •          Doves: 10-15 years •          Cockatiels: 15-20 years […]