Caring For Your Pet Bird

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It is always a good idea to get to know your birds and understand their behavior by observing them on a regular basis.

For example, you will soon get to know how they behave when they are hungry, how they respond when a stranger enters the room or how they change when they enter the breeding season. You may discover that at such times they eat more or become more active.

Understanding your birds reactions to different circumstances can be very helpful in detecting when they are ill. A birds general appearance can also give vital clues as to its well being. If the bird is fluffed up, for example, and looking larger than normal and is not very active these are clear indications that something is wrong.

Remember that it is better to be safe than sorry, so if you are not sure, contact your veterinarian for expert advice.

All birds need plenty of fresh air passing through their enclosure. This will help to keep the bacteria level low and thus lessen the risk of infection. Be careful, for there ia a big difference between fresh air and draughts; draughts can kill.

If you keep your bird indoors, it is perfectly safe to open a window during the summer months. This is not the case during cold, windy weather, however, as draught blowing onto your bird could very well result in its death. You can open the windows in shelter area on hot days or during cleaning sessions, but leave them shut otherwise to prevent draughts. Make sure they have wire mesh on the inside of the window to prevent the bird from escaping.

As you approach your aviary, the birds will fly up to their favorite perch and sit close together, just as these Gouldian finches are doing here. If they behave differently, there may be a reason and you may need to keep an eye them.

Cleaning inside or outside enclosures is extremely important. If you keep your bird indoors, a spring clean will involve removing the bird so that you can literally scrub the cage with a suitable disinfectant and renew all the perches. If your aviary contains a sanded floor, you should rake the sand two or three times a week.

Pet birds are lovely animals to keep and you should find the experience very rewarding if you practice the highest standards of care for your special pet.


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