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Have enough nest baskets!
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How many eggs?
the breeding hen's droppings
The Clutch
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My pet isn't a pet any more!
Keep strangers away
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Loose droppings
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Whole wheat bread
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Seed moths
Birdie sandwiches
Dry cereal
Avocado and Chocolate
Finches and canaries love fruit!
Avoid caffeine
Toucans and cereal--No!!
Feed a varied diet
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People food
Vitamin K and conures
Cheerios!
No alcohol!
Grated carrots
Managing the Molt
Cranky birds
Blood feathers
Feather sheaths
Broken blood feathers
Frequent Baths
Parrot Behavior
Biting
Righty or Lefty?
Pet me, please
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shy birds and parties
Scared birds
stress droppings
The life of the party!
Flashing eyes
No teasing!
Beak grinding
One foot perching
Parrot Showers
Playing in the Water!
Spray Bottles
Swimming in the Tub or Sink
Pie Plate Bathtubs
Shower Time
Cutting down on bird dust
Keep'em warm
Blow dryers
Container bathing
Water Bottles
Wet lettuce leaves
Parrot Training
Patience, patience, patience
Use close quarters
Watch what you say!
Talking female cockatiels?
Parakeet vocabulary
Watch your mouth!
Talking birds
Catch that bird!
Perches
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Quiet Time
Don't yell!
Cover the Cage
Don't Reward Screaming
Reacting With Other Pets
Always Supervise Interaction
Playing tricks
Sharing dishes
When Your Cockatiel Plucks His Feathers
Safety First for Your Parrot
Bar Spacing
Cage size
Non-stick cookware
Off limit items
Cover containers of water
Paint and cleaners
Drowning hazards
Lead poisoning
Don't let your bird 'help' you cook!
Sharing food
Make-up dangers
Ceiling fans
Floor walkers
Look before you sit!
First Aid Kit
Taking birds outside
Safety outside
Self-cleaning ovens
Electrical cords and outlets
Visitors and food
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Doors and windows
Don't sleep with your bird!
Quarantine New Birds
New Bird Vet Checks
Bird Newsletter Archive
Use close quarters
My pet isnīt a pet any more!
Feather sheaths
First Aid Kit
Talking birds
Catch that bird!
New Bird Vet Checks
Introducing new toys to your Parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Bleeding parrots
Identifying a sick parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
When Your Cockatiel Plucks His Feathers
Use close quarters
My pet isnīt a pet any more!
Feather sheaths
First Aid Kit
Talking birds
Catch that bird!
New Bird Vet Checks
Introducing new toys to your Parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Bleeding parrots
Identifying a sick parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
When Your Cockatiel Plucks His Feathers
Use close quarters
My pet isnīt a pet any more!
Feather sheaths
First Aid Kit
Talking birds
Catch that bird!
New Bird Vet Checks
Introducing new toys to your Parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Bleeding parrots
Identifying a sick parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
When Your Cockatiel Plucks His Feathers
Use close quarters
My pet isnīt a pet any more!
Feather sheaths
First Aid Kit
Talking birds
Catch that bird!
New Bird Vet Checks
Introducing new toys to your Parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Bleeding parrots
Identifying a sick parrot
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Perches that keep toenails trimmed
Grated carrots
Candling the eggs
Grated carrots
Finches and canaries love fruit!
Dog chew toys
Playing in the Water!
Talking birds
stress droppings
Identifying a sick bird
Identifying a sick bird
Cutting down on bird dust
Biting
One foot perching
Dog Chew Toys
Container Bathing
Lead poisoning
stress droppings
Lead poisoning
Non-stick cooking spray
Grated carrots
Stress droppings
Grated carrots
Dog chew toys
Candling the eggs
Electrical cords and outlets
Playing in the Water!
Biting
Grated carrots
Non-stick cookware
Cutting down on bird dust
Vitamin K and conures
Vitamin K and conures
Toucans and cereal--No!!
Lead poisoning
Finches and canaries love fruit!
Electrical cords and outlets
Cutting down on bird dust
Cheerios!
Whole wheat bread
Swimming in the Tub or Sink
Swollen eyes
No Alcohol!
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 16, Starting the Year Off Right
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 15, Starting the Year Off Right
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 14, Holiday Fun...Happy New Year!
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 13, Holiday Fun...and Dangers!
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 12, Holiday Fun!
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 11, Holiday Fun!
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 10, Holiday Fun!
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 9, Covering the Cage
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 8, Covering the Cage
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 7, Your Bird`s Cage
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 6, Safety Tips for Birds
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 5, Safety Tips for Birds
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 4, Safety Tips for Birds
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue 2, Tips for Quieting Noisy Birds
Bird-tips Newsletter, Issue One...Tips for Quieting Noisy Birds
Bird Frequently Asked Questions
What dog toys are okay for birds?
Is vitamin K important?
Is non-stick cookware dangerous?
What do I do if my bird bites?
Are Cheerios all right for birds?
what is candling?
What fruits should I offer my finches or canaries?
How can I tell if my bird is sick?
How can I tell if my bird has a sinus infection?
What foods should I never give my bird?
Can I feed my toucan Fruit Loops?
Can I get a bird that is guaranteed to talk?
Is it okay for my bird to play in the water?
What are stress droppings?
How should I bird-proof my home?
What can I use for a bathtub for my little birds?
How can I make bottom grates easier to clean?
Is grated carrot good for cockatiels?
Can Air Purifiers help with bird dust?
Why is my bird so dusty?
Why does my bird sleep on one foot?
Can I give my bird corn on the cob?
Is lead dangerous to birds?
Can I feed my bird peas or beans?
Why won´t my parakeets breed?
What if parties scare my bird?
How do I choose a safe toy?
Should I cover my bird´s cage?
What should go into a bird first aid kit?
How wide should the cage be?
Why does my cockatiel grind its beak?
Can parakeets talk?
What does it mean if my bird is ´clicking´ when he breathes?
Should I let people tease my bird?
How do I know if the cage is tall enough for my bird?
How large a cage should I get?
Is it safe for my bird to be around my other pets?
Why is my bird flashing its eyes?
What can I do to make molting easier on my bird?
How big does the cage door need to be?
What shape cage is best for my bird?
What are blood feathers?
Is my bird teasing the dog when it whistles for him?
Is it okay for my bird to eat out of the dog or cat´s dish?
Will my female cockatiel learn to talk?
What do I do if my bird is screaming?
Will frequent bathing help my bird through the molt?
Why does my bird like to play with her greens?
How can I make my bird stop screaming?
How should a healthy bird´s eyes look?
Can my bird stay on my shoulder when I´m cooking dinner?
What do I do if a blood feather breaks and starts to bleed?
Are ceiling fans dangerous to birds with clipped wings?
Is it okay to let my bird have a sip of beer or wine?
Why should I have my new bird seen by the vet?
Are self-cleaning ovens dangerous to birds?
How do I tame a bird?
Is it okay for my bird to bathe in the sink?
What is a clutch?
Why haven´t my new pair´s eggs hatched?
How many eggs do cockatiels and finches lay per clutch?
Are hinges safe?
What can I use for fun, free bird toys?
Is whole wheat bread okay to feed?
What should I do if my bird is bleeding?
Can my bird join in on holiday parties?
Is it safe for my bird to join in holiday parties?
How do I stop my parrot when it´s screaming?
Should the perches all be the same size?
Why does my brooding hen take so many baths?
Are slide-out bottom cages okay?
How should the cage bars be spaced?
What can I offer my bird if he isn´t hungry or thirsty?
What do I do if my bird loses his appetite?
What are some symptoms of illness?
Should I scratch away the old dried feather sheaths?
Is it safe to leave glasses of soda where my bird can find them?
What does tail-bobbing mean?
Is peanut butter okay for my bird?
How can I catch my bird?
How can I keep my bird from bathing in his water cup?
Do small birds need large cages?
Are round cages okay?
How many nest baskets do I need in an aviary for finches?
What will make it easier to feed and water my bird?
How should I serve fresh fuits or veggies?
Can I dry my bird with a hair dryer?
Is it okay to sleep with my bird?
What cages are easiest to access food and water cups?
Is caffeine dangerous to birds?
Is it safe for my bird to play on the furniture?
How can I tell if my bird has been vomiting?
Is it safe for my bird to play around open containers of water?
Is it safe for my bird to play on the floor?
Can I feed my bird table scraps?
Are swings good toys for birds?
Can I take my bird into the shower with me?
Should I keep my bird warm after a bath?
Is my bird left handed?
How should I position the perches?
Why do strangers freak out my nesting birds?
Why is my pet bird so mean now that she´s on eggs?
Why is my hen having such messy droppings?
Why are my bird´s droppings loose after he eats fruits?
How can I tell if my bird wants to be petted?
How can I get my shy bird to accept a new toy?
Why do my bird´s vent feathers look stained or matted?
Why should I quarantine new birds?
Why is my bird sneezing?
Is it okay for my bird to take food from my mouth?
Should I offer lots of water?
What are seed moths?
How can I safely keep my bird outside?
Will my bird repeat bad words if he hears me say them?
How can I tell if my bird is scared?
How can I give my bird a shower?
What do I do if my bird is sick?
Is it okay for my bird to be in the middle of the party?
Can I give my bird rice or pasta?
Can I give my bird human medications?
Is a seed only diet okay for birds?
What are some items I should keep my bird away from?
Can I take my bird outside with me?
Can other people give my birds snacks?
How can I keep my bird from crashing into mirrors and windows?
What can I use to make a bathtub for my smaller birds?
How are doors and windows dangerous to birds?
Is paint dangerous to birds?
Are sunflower seeds okay to give my bird on a regular basis?
Can I feed my bird dry cereal?
Should I keep my make-up items out of reach of my bird?
How can I teach my bird to talk?
How do I tame a bird?
Where can I find great bird toys?
How can I keep my Parrots toenails trimmed?
What kind of perches work best for keeping my parrots toenails trimmed
What kind of perches work best for keeping my parrots toenails trimmed
Why is my cockatiel plucking his feathers?
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