Parrot Types

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Parrot Types

Parrot Families

All parrots, of whatever parrot types or breeds they are, belong to the scientific order Psittaciformes. That scientific order is further broken down into two different parrot families: Cacatuidae and Psittacidae.

The Cacatuidae family includes only the Cockatoo, a bird that is native to Australia and islands near that continent.

The second parrot family, the Psittacidae, includes all of the true parrot types.

Cockatoos

To most people, the cockatoo is a large white parrot with a feathered head crest that it can lift high in regal splendor. That is, however, only one of the parrot types in this family. There are 21 different cockatoos, and not every one is white.

1. The palm cockatoo is mostly dark gray, with red cheek patches below the eyes – cheek patches that change to a deeper red when the bird becomes excited or alarmed.

2. The male gang-gang cockatoo is dark gray with a cherry red head and red crest. This parrot type is often called the red-headed cockatoo.

3. The Major Mitchell’s cockatoo is often called a pink cockatoo due to its soft pastel pink shade.

4. The cockatiel’s plumage is mid-grey on top, lighter grey underneath. It has an orange cheek patch, and a prominent white blaze on its wings. It has a much longer tail than the other cockatoos have.

So Cockatoos are not always a white parrot type, and not all cockatoos are the same in build.

True Parrots

This family includes all of the other commonly-known parrot types. The list that follows is not intended to be exhaustive, but in this family, you will find parrot types such as these:

1. African Greys: This is said to be the most intelligent of all the parrot types. A large gray parrot with a red tail, some of these bird have vocabularies approaching 1,000 words or more.

2. Amazons: This popular parrot type includes about 27 sub-types. Most are large, affectionate, and predominantly green.

3. Budgies: Officially known as a parakeet or budgerigar, this parrot type is small and colorful. It is one of the most popular parrot pets.

4. Conures: This parrot type seems to be a group of large parakeets. With long tails and strong beaks, these “clowns” come in a variety of colors.

5. Eclectus: Eclectus Parrots are unusual in their coloring. On the one hand, males are bright green, with beaks like bright candy corn, tails and wings of blue or red. Females, on the other hand, have red heads, blue breasts, and the same red or blue wings and tails. In place of the candy corn look, they have black beaks.

6. Lovebirds: Lovebirds are a small, stocky parrot type – among the smallest in the world. Many are green, sometimes with red faces or eye rings.

7. Macaws: Native to South America, this is the largest parrot type in wingspan and length. The blue and gold macaw is especially beautiful.

8. Parrotlets: These may look like parakeets at first glance, but this small parrot type has a broader body and tail than the parakeet.

9. Pionus: There are many parrot types under the name Pionus parrot, and this larger, quieter parrot comes in many varieties of color.

10. Quakers: This parrot type is often called a Monk Parrot or Grey-breasted Parakeet. It is a name that comes from facial feathering that resembles an old-fashioned Quaker costume.

There are many more parrot types than this article can list or discuss, even in a surface manner. You will find muc more information in your library or bookstore.

Best Parrot Types for Children’s Pets

A final question is this: “What types of parrots are there that would make good children’s pets?”

Many children are drawn to large parrots because of their colors or their reputation for talking well, but the large parrot types are not good pets for children. They require firm handling and training, and do well as pets only when the owner has had experience first with smaller parrots.

The best parrot type for a child’s pet is the Budgerigar, aka budgie or parakeet. The small Budgerigar requires the least amount of care, and is easily trained to talk and do tricks. Budgies that are young, or those that have no cage mate, will learn most readily.

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Those who would like a pet but don’t have much room – or the energy for a dog – often consider keeping a bird of some kind. Pet birds can be kept in a cage inside and let out to fly around the room for a little exercise, so long as your remember to close all the doors and windows first.

Birds make great little pets with their pretty colours and cheerful chatter. They are easy to care for, though some breeds may have special needs. The best way to find out all you need to know about keeping birds is to buy bird books or subscribe to bird magazines.

This is particularly true if you intend to keep aviary birds. You will need to know where the best place is to site your aviary and how to set it up to provide a home that is as near to natural as possible for the birds you intend to keep. You might have budgerigars, cockatiels, finches or even beautiful parrots.

Parrot books will tell you all you need to know about the needs of various parrots. It will tell you what kind of grain they need to eat and where to place it so that they can access it in a natural manner. Ground-feeding birds will not want to peck at seed that is hanging from a branch.

You may even decide to go into breeding your birds in which case you will need a great deal more knowledge. What kind of nests these birds make in the wild and where they are placed are just some of the things you will need to find out. This knowledge can be gained from special bird books or parrot magazines.

Once you know all the details, you won’t be likely to make expensive mistakes in raising and keeping birds that could cost them their lives.

Reptiles are another kind of pet that are easy to keep that don’t take up much room. They too have special needs, but you can find out all about them from reptile books.

The World of Pet Parrots : Important Information

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The World of Pet Parrots : Important Information

In the world today there are hundreds of pet parrot species. Many of which can be brilliant companions. For the sake of confusion I will include anything parrot like into the category of parrots, e.g. Parakeets. The most popular parrots are often budgies and cockatiels, but if you are looking for something different, there are many more to choose from.

Being the most popular pet bird, a budgie is a great pet for children or people who don’t have the time and money to care for a larger bird. They are cheap to buy and they require only a small/medium sized cage. Budgies can learn to talk although this is rather difficult, but they can be trained to do small tasks. Many owners like to keep them in an aviary or in a larger cage with many more budgies. They live for about 10 years.

Cockatiels are slightly larger and may require slightly more care and attention. It is said that they belong either to the crested parrot family or the cockatoo family. They require a medium sized cage and are quite cheap to buy. They live for about 20 years so a long term commitment is required.

Cockatoos are much larger birds and are very difficult to handle if you aren’t experienced. They must be trained carefully because an out-of-control cockatoo is a recipe for disaster, for instance their large beaks could cause serious damage to the hands or even the face of a human. They require a large cage and lots of attention because they are intelligent birds; as well as a large buying cost. Possibly the most important thing to consider when buying a cockatoo is lifespan as many cockatoos can live well over 80 years.

Macaws are very popular in the large parrot category as they are intelligent, colourful and fun to play with. They require huge amounts of attention to keep them entertained as well as to prevent feather-plucking which is often very hard to cure. Smaller macaws, like the Hahn’s Macaw, are often bought as pets because they aren’t as high-maintenance as some of the bigger macaws, but beware as all macaws will need a large amount of commitment and care throughout their life, as they live 30-70 years depending on the species.

Conures are very popular as medium sized parrots. They again require a large cage and lots of attention and commitment. They are often seen to be like small macaw species, but conures tend to be cheaper, louder and possibly need slightly less attention. Conures usually live to about 25 years.

African Greys are probably the most popular large parrot species. They again require just as much attention and care as the other large parrots. They cost in between the large macaws and the small macaws and conures. They like many of the other large parrots bond strongly to their carer. African Greys also are known for their excellent ability to mimic nearly everything they hear without training. They often live to about 50 years.

Amazons are also reasonably popular. They are fun and social birds but need huge amounts of attention throughout their long lifespan, about 70 years. It is very important to think well before buying one as they live very long lives. There are 27 species of Amazon parrots that come from South America and the Caribbean. Again, a huge cage is essential for these birds.

Lovebirds are small and very popular pets that, surprisingly for their size, need lots of attention, for this reason, it is generally paired with another lovebird to give it the attention and love it needs. They can however be cared for on their own however they need lots of care. They are originally from African and live usually under 20 years.

There are some other parrot species, although they are usually less popular: Quaker parrots, other parakeets, Parrotlets, Senegal Parrot, Eclectus Parrot and more. It is very important to think about the lifespan and attention needed when deciding on a parrot species. Why not read some books about parrot species and care or look over the internet for some more information about each species. If you have already decided on a parrot species, why not look up Names 4 Pets for some pet naming ideas. Good luck on getting a parrot!

Feather Dust And Dander- 6 Answers to Questions About Bird Dust

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Feather Dust And Dander- 6 Answers to Questions About Bird Dust

Your bird produces feather dust and dander that is a perfectly normal part of its growth and development. At best it’s a bit of a nuisance, and at worse it can be a powerful trigger of allergies and asthma. Here are 6 answers to questions about bird dust that will help.

Why does my bird produce dust?

If you choose to share your home with a bird, feather dust is a fact of life. Birds have various kinds of feathers that they care for daily. The process of using their beak to clean, adjust, and smooth feathers is known as preening.

During this process, oily secretions rich in a precursor of Vitamin D are distributed from the Preening Gland and serve to waterproof feathers, help fight off bacteria, and aid in keeping beak, feathers, and skin healthy.

However, as the beak is pulled through the feathers, the dried keratin that coats new feathers is cast off along with weaker pieces of feathers big and minuscule; all are sent airborne and are responsible for some of the dust you may be seeing. And this dust is released not just during preening, but during normal play, exercise, and flight both in and outside the cage.

Are there some birds that are dustier than others?

Powder down parrots including the Cockatoo, Cockatiel, and African Grey produce noticeably higher amounts of dust than do other birds.

Is this dust harmful to birds?

Prolonged exposure to significant amounts of bird dust is unhealthy for birds. Birds have very small air passages that can become clogged very easily. Clogging of these airways can and does lead to disease and infection which reduces your bird’s potential life span.

In the wild this dust would dissipate, but in captivity, unless the dust is removed from the air, your bird is in jeopardy.

How does breathing this dust affect people?

Prolonged and constant exposure to bird dust is unhealthy for humans because your lungs are forced to filter a staggering number of particulates from the air. Many diseases (Bird-Fanciers Lung) are a result of prolonged exposure to the dust. Bird diseases that can be transmitted to humans (Psittacosis) use the dust as a carrier making inhalation easy and you more susceptible.

And since many allergists believe birds are the pets most people have sensitivities to, this dust can be a constant source of sneezing, wheezing, congestion, watery eyes and other disruptive symptoms for an allergy or asthma sufferer.

Are there dustless birds?

All species of birds produce feather dust. So there is no way to avoid bird dust unless you remove it from the air.

How can I remove this dust from my home?

There are a number of things you can do that will help. Dust with a damp cloth to trap it rather than send it airborne again. Use a HEPA vacuum that will trap rather than spread the dust. Check with your avian vet about bathing your bird.

Use linoleum, tile, or other hard flooring materials, and blinds rather than draperies in the room where the bird spends most of its time. These materials trap less dust, and are easier to clean.

24 hour filtration with a HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting purifier will greatly reduce the amount of dust in the air. This will keep everyone healthier.

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Parrots Of The World

Many parrots of the world have become popular as house pets. To some new owners, their particular parrot is the most beautiful. To other new owners, all the parrots of the world are gorgeous, with flashing colors of red, blue, green, and yellow.

Most of the parrots of the world come from warm climates such as West Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australasia, South and Central America.

Parrot Families

All parrots of the world belong to the order Psittaciformes. In that order there are two different families: Cacatuidas and Psittacidae. Cockatoos belong in the first family, while the second includes all the true parrots of the world.

Each family of parrots has subfamilies within it, and subspecies within that. Macaws, for example, belong to the Psittacidae family. Macaws are a subfamily group. Among macaws, there are at least 17 members:

* Hyacinth
* Glaucous Macaw
* Lear’s Macaw
* Spix’s Macaw
* Blue and Yellow Macaw, or Blue and Gold Macaw
* Caninde Macaw
* Military Macaw
* Buffon’s Macaw
* Scarlet Macaw
* Green-winged Macaw
* Red-fronted Macaw
* Yellow-collared Macaw
* Chestnut-fronted Macaw, or Severe Macaw
* Red-bellied Macaw
* Illiger’s Macaw
* Blue-headed Macaw
* Red-shouldered Macaw

Most Popular

People differ in their opinions of which parrots are more well-liked. Some look at the trendy parrots. Others consider the most prevalent in the pet stores. Some speak of which is more popular in this country or that, but of all the parrots of the world, the 5 most often dubbed popular are these.

1. Parakeets: The common Parakeet, Budgerigar to be more precise, is from Australia, and is often chosen as a pet for children or those who are beginners at bird care, partly due to its low price. Colorful little “Budgies” are hardy, require little space, and are much lower maintenance than larger birds. They are very intelligent, and although content to whistle or sing quietly, some do learn a few words. The name “Budgerigar” comes from the Australian Aboriginal name for the parrot. It means “good eating” but most “Budgie” owners would be horrified to hear you say so. Among the many parrots of the world, this is probably the least expensive in both initial and upkeep costs.

2. Cockatiels: Another Australian species, these medium sized parrots are known for sophisticated whistling and singing. While they can be taught to speak, many people find that the birds would rather whistle, and mimic random sounds, such as a ringing cell phone. A disadvantage to the cockatiel is that it uses a powdery substance to keep its wings water-proof, so owners often find their fingers dusty after handling the bird.

3. Sun Conures: Among the parrots of the world, Sun Conures are one of the brightest. Their plumage is red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. Sun Conures have been known to talk well, but beware! These parrots often screech and scream rather than talk. Their 12 inch length means they will require a smaller cage than larger parrots, but you and your family may require earplugs. If you train your Sunnie to lower its voice, you will enjoy its antics, as these parrots tend to be playful.

4. Parrotlets: Parrotlets, especially Pacific Parrotlets, are one of the smallest known parrots of the world – about 4 inches in length! They are also one of the most pernicious and spunky of all the parrots of the world. These tiny parrots learn to talk in a voice that sounds like that of a robot. This tiny voice, their size, and the fact that they do not scream, make them ideal for those who need a quiet companion.

5. African Greys: African Grey Parrots are probably the most intelligent of the parrots of the world, and indeed, of all birds. These parrots are not as colorful as some. They are mainly grey, as the name implies. They do have a bright red or maroon tail, though, depending on the subspecies. African Greys excel at mimicry, sometimes learning as many as 1-2000 words. They learn other sounds, too, and may quickly learn to imitate a jet engine if you walk through an airport with them. Among the many parrots of the world, these may be the most demanding. Just like your toddler, these birds get bored and want their owners to provide entertainment. If you are looking for an intellectual, loyal, and affectionate parrot, the African Grey is probably a good choice.

How Many Different Parrots Are There?

All told, parrots of the world number more than 350 different species and subspecies! Due to loss of habitat, climate changes, hunting, and the trade in live birds as pets, some parrots have become extinct. Others are listed as threatened, or are on the “endangered species” list.

Life Expectancy

People who purchase a parrot, purchase a commitment that is likely to continue throughout their lives and beyond. Most parrot owners are already 20 years old or more, and parrots themselves often have a life expectancy of more than 50 years. Some live to be nearly 100 years old. Added to that long life expectancy, many parrots of the world tend to bond with a single person. If that person breaks the bond in some way, the parrot may die.

Before you ask a parrot to be your companion, think it through carefully. The bird may outlive you.

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The Aviary For Canaries

The canary is well suited to an aviary housing a colony of birds as long as the aviary is large enough to prevent territorial squabbles. If you’re going to use an aviary, house just one male with a few females, or more than three males with several females. Two males will quibble, often viciously, over the females, but more than three males seems to be the recipe for relative peace. Canaries also can be kept with other peaceable birds, including budgies, cockatiels, some of the grass keeps, and some varieties of no aggressive finches, as long as the aviary is large enough, if you do house birds of various species together, keep a close eye on them, especially the hook bills (budgies, cockatiels, and keeps), to make sure that no one terrorizes the other birds’ nesting or roosting areas. Even though they are similar in size, never keep lovebirds with canaries. If you’re serious about trying to do it in an aviary setting.

For a colony of birds’ make sure that you include an excess of high roosting areas as well as feeding stations. You want to make sure that even the weaker personalities are able to eat, drink, and find a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Also, make sure that there’s plenty of shelter from inclement weather. Most outdoor aviaries have a shelter area made of word that serves as both protection and a place for nighttime roosting.

Canaries who are kept outside all year cam become acclimated to the cold and won’t mind winter weather if they’re able to get out of the wind. Some people equip their aviaries with heated areas to make sure that the birds are comfortable. If it gets really cold where you live, keep thick plastic sheets and warm blankets on hand to cover the aviary walls when the weather gets fierce. Also, make sure that the birds’ water doesn’t freeze. If you live in a very warm climate, make sure that part of your aviary is shaded all day, and offer your birds plenty of fresh water.

If yon have the time and inclination, plant your aviary with safe trees and plants, and create water features like fountains. It’s fun to watch the birds interact with these natural elements, and they make them comfortable and offer them shelter. You can grow plants in large clay post with natural, untreated soil and keep other plants outside to rotate  in and out of the aviary when the plants inside become worn.

The floor of the aviary can be elevated so that the waste and excess food fall through, or you can use a concrete slab for easy cleaning. Some people prefer natural soil, sand, or a gravel substrate floor, which the birds do enjoy, but the aviary must have adequate drainage.

For safety, the outdoor aviary should be double-wired with screening in between the wires. The space between the wires prevents predators from reaching into the aviary and pulling your birds through the wires- yes, it can happen! The double wiring also prevents contact with wild birds that will want to feed inside your aviary, possibly passing disease to your birds. In addition, the screening prevents mosquitoes and other pests from entering your aviary and infecting your birds with illnesses.

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Eliminating Bird Dust–3 Ways To Get Bird Dust Out Of Your Air

Bird dust can seem all but impossible to control. Some parrots like African Greys, Cockatoos, and Cockatiels are more prone to producing this white, powdery dust as a natural part of their growth and development.

Since this dust can carry all kinds of other particles including bacteria and viruses, it’s a good idea to minimize the amount in the air, thus the amount you and your bird inhale. Here are 3 ways you can keep bird dust out of your environment healthier for you and your bird.

Research Bird Species–All birds are not created equal when it comes to the amount of bird dust they produce. The production of this dust that can be so irritating for us helps birds like the African Grey, Cockatiel and Cockatoo maintain healthy wing structure.

If you have not already fallen in love with a particular bird, do a little research on birds that produce less dust. There are many parrots that are less dusty such as Macaws, Amazons, Lorikeets and Budgies to name a few.

Clean the Cage Regularly–Frequent cleaning of the cage by removing soiled paper, damp mopping the inside of the cage, and cleaning the area around the outside of the cage will help reduce the dust, feathers, and dander. Cleaning the cage regularly will also make the bird room a nicer place to be.

Clean air will help keep your bird’s air passages from becoming clogged by removing tiny particles of feathers and dust before they can be inhaled. These can clog your bird’s air passages and cause respiratory problems as bacteria and viruses (especially psittacosis) attach to and enable transmission of respiratory diseases. Removing airborne particles of all sizes reduces that risk.

The dust, feathers, and dander are also present in the wild but they are able to dissipate into the air. In captivity unless you actively filter the air with filters that can trap these often sub-micron size particles, you and your bird are forced to breathe pollutants that get thicker each day.

Use an Air Purifier to Remove Bird Dust–An air purifier placed in the room with your bird is an excellent solution for removing airborne pollutants such as bird dust, and feathers, as well as sub-micron size particles like bacteria and viruses that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

The most effective type of filtration is HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting filtration. In order to be categorized as a HEPA it must eliminate 99.97% of airborne particulates down to .3 microns in size.

Fortunately, it will not only remove bird related particulates but normal household pollutants as well. One of the perks of this kind of filtration is it won’t just remove bird related pollutants. HEPA filtration will remove all kinds of airborne particulates as small as .3 microns including things like household dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, and pet dander.

Removing these pollutants while they are still airborne means both you and your family enjoy cleaner air, a healthier lifestyle, with more time to enjoy your bird, and less time cleaning.

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Parrot Birds Tips – Choosing A Cage For The Parrot

If you have a desire to keep a parrot at your home, then the foremost contemplation should be an enclosure where it is to be kept. Keep in mind that the habitat of the parrot directly influences its health. It should be obvious that every parrot possessor will like to keep the parrot in an enclosure. But remember that the cage should be spacious as it requires good space to live in. This will help in the growth of the parrot.

When you are going to buy a cage then always look for a good and right dimension. This should be understood that all types of parrot cannot be kept in the similar cage. The specie of the parrot also determines which type of an enclosure you should have. So, before you buy a parrot it should be well understood that which type of cage should be selected so that the parrot can be kept in their satisfactorily.

There are many varieties of cages with so many different sizes which you can wonder. But, the specie of the parrot very much affects the type and the size of the cage. For instance, the specie of a parrot like an African Grey or the Blue Crown Conjure requires a cage with a size of 18x18x18 inch. Also for an Eclectic Parrot and the Senegal Parrot, the same dimensions mentioned above would be perfect. In this way different parrots have varying cage dimensions.

The dimensions of an enclosure may vary with the specie of many parrots. For instance, for the parrots like the Amazon Parrot, the Quaker Parrot or the Macaws the cage dimensions of about 30x30x30 inch would work. Also, for the Umbrella Cockatoos, some dimension of about 36x30x72 inch would be ok. For a Conjure a cage with size measurement of around 20x20x24 inch would be fine in order to keep your parrot cheerful, relaxed and healthy.

There are many kinds of parrots seen and they too have distinct sizes of an enclosure. If you keep the Coffin Cockatoo as a pet then the cage should have a preferable size of around 48x36x48 inch.  The same dimensions would also be good for the Moluccas Cockatoo.  Now for the Rose Breasted Cockatoo then you should go for the cage dimensions of around 36x36x36 inch.  The parrots which are small in nature can stay in an enclosure of around 18x22x24 inches. For instance the parrot Quaker Parakeet is of this type. For different other tiny species like Cockatiels and Budgies the cage dimensions of around 18x18x24 inches and 20x12x18 inches respectively would be fine. Remember that the entrance of the cage should be good and big so that the parrot can enter and exit from the cage easily.

The devices that you use while serving food and water to the parrots also play an important role other than the cage dimensions. You must keep things such as cups to serve water to the parrots and also toys so that the parrot can catch these things from inside of the cage very easily.

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• Cage Size: 18″ Length x 18″ Depth x 30″ Height; Bar Spacing: 3/8″
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• 2 Feeder Doors ( 3.5″ x 5.5″ ) with Feeder Cups, 2 Perches
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Bird cage for canaries, parakeets, cockatiels, lovebird, & finches.

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Tips For Buying A Bird Breeding Cage

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Tips For Buying A Bird Breeding Cage

If you are going to breed birds, it could be both a challenge and a very interesting endeavour. It will be a lot smooother for you, if you get a good bird breeding cage. To make your choice easier here are some tips.

It is much more difficult to breed birds than mammals because it needs a lot of care and work. Consider the idea of breeding cockatiels, canaries, or other birds carefully having this in mind. After all the pros and cons for choosing bird breeding and if you have made the decision to start, you will have to buy a breeding cage. It is larger than general cages and there is a pull-out divider in the center.After your birds get used to live together, you can convert the split cage into a single large cage.

Depending on what kind of bird you are going to breed, you should choose the size of breeder cage.For example, cockatoos require bigger room than tiny parrotlets. You have to be sure that there is enough space for your birds and that they will not get their heads trapped in the mesh. A breeding cage for a pair of cockatiels has to be wide and high at least eighteen inches and forty-eight inches long.

If you have a bird family  also there has to be a nest box in the breeding cage,twelve inch by twelve inch in size ,in order both parents and all the babies to fit properly.It is possible if there is no enough space that parents could pluck their babies. Maybe you should cut a space in which to hang the nest box,but be careful with wire-cutting. If you are not happy with this , choose a breeding cage with a precut opening with a sliding door.

If you have parrotlets, choose a breeding cage tall and deep twenty-four inches. All types of bird breeding pairs need enough room. A breeding cage for lovebirds should be thirteen inches long and fourteen inches high and deep. Depending on the size of the other birds, they will require breeding cages of varying sizes. It doesn’t matter if the cage is specially designed for breeding, but its size is very important.

Also be careful with mesh spacing or sharp edges, because they could be the reason your young birds to be hurt. Make sure that the perches are solidly mounted, without wobble. Do not buy zinc coated wire cages, because they are dangerous for the babies, which usually  chew on their cage wires and it could be poisonous. Be sure that your cage is from stainless steel or powder coated wire, not galvanized mesh. You can purchase breeder cages in some pet stores, but often they have to be mail ordered, so you have to pay for the delivery and to go shopping around to find the best price.

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• Double height
• Green perches—Green food and water dishes
• Base Measurements: 24″ (60.9 cm) x 15″ (38.1 cm) x 34 1/2″ (87.6 cm)
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Re-Inventing the Avian Environment

The majority of bird cages on the market today come equipped with a pull-out drawer. One of the disadvantages of a pull-out drawer is that ofter the drawer itself is smaller than the cage base. This means that the bird waste often misses the drawer, dropping on to the base, thus forcing the consumer to dismantle the cage in order to clean the base as well as the drawer – a time consuming and messy process.

With the Vision® Home for Birds, we’ve eliminated the drawer. The “no drawer” cage design simplifies cage cleaning – just detach the cage portion and empty the contents of the base into the waste bin.

* Deep Base Design – Accommodates multiple types of litter. Raised ridges on the inside of the base provide air circulation to help prevent mildew.
* Exterior Seed/ Water Cup Access – Allows non-invasive access, reduces stress to the bird during maintenance.
* Multi-Grip Perches – Promotes circulation and helps prevent foot problems. Exterior perch access, reduces stress to bird during maintenance.
* 2-Step Cleaning Process – Vision “no drawer” design simplifies cleaning. Cage detaches from base for fast, easy maintenance.

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Pet Cockatiel Companions–5 Secrets To Making Your Pet Cockatiel Happy In Your Home

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Pet Cockatiel Companions–5 Secrets To Making Your Pet Cockatiel Happy In Your Home

Pet Cockatiels are one of the most popular birds because they make such wonderful companions. Attention to the following 5 areas of care will make for a very happy bird for hopefully a very long time.

Honey I’m Home–The cage that you select will make a huge difference in your bird’s adjustment in your home. Select a cage that is square or rectangle in shape. This will provide corners and a sense of security when needed.

Choose a cage that is wider than it is tall, and it should be wide enough so it can fly a little, tall enough to have several perches, and big enough to accommodate a variety of toys–the bigger the cage, the happier the bird.

Check bar width to make sure they are close enough to prevent a head from getting caught. Plastic cages are probably best as they avoid traces of poisonous metals that are toxic to birds, and they show well in a living or family room.

I’m Hungry Let’s Eat–Cockatiels enjoy eating healthy. Always keep clean water available and feed them a variety of seeds, pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables. Cuttlebone and a mineral block are good supplements. Since they are ground feeders they need a separate dish for each type of food and a grate at the bottom of the cage will keep them out of their droppings. Foods to avoid include avocado, rhubarb, chocolate and caffeine, and beverages containing alcohol.

Getting to Know You–As members of the parrot family Tiels can learn a few words, but they prefer to whistle or to imitate noises around them such as flushing toilets, cell phones, or the microwave buzzer- all of which can be great conversation pieces when company comes.

They are friendly and enjoy one on one time from family members. The more they are socialized the tamer they will be.

Fly Me to the Moon–Cockatiels are busy, active little birds that need a chance to exercise out of the cage for an hour or more each day. Be sure to keep a close eye on your bird and make sure the area has cords tucked away, ceiling fans are off, window and doors are closed, mirrors covered, and other pets are out of the area. You can even set up a perch and toy area for them to go to when they are out of the cage.

What’s Up Doc?–Your ace in the hole should always be a good avian veterinarian. Find one even before you bring you Tiel home. Know the hours, the emergency numbers, and their costs. Take your bird for regularly scheduled check ups but also check with the vet when there is a change is stool, eating, sleeping, or general behavior.

In the wild birds hide symptoms of illness because a sick bird is subject to attack. Noticing changes in daily habits and getting professional help quickly will keep your bird happy and healthy for many years to come.

Fresh Air Please–Cockatiels are a powder down bird so don’t be surprised by the white powder in the bird room. This powder would not pose a problem in the wild because it would dissipate and the birds would not spend all of their time in the same place.

But in captivity, using an air purifier in your bird room will remove the fine dust from the air, decrease the chance of respiratory infections for you and your Cockatiel, and make routine clean up a lot easier.

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• Cockatiel Cage with 2 Cups and 2 Perches
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