The Veterinary Secrets To Giving Your Pet Bird A Vibrant and Healthy Life

Birds make great pets and are relatively easy to take care of.
There are many different types of birds. There are birds that
sing and birds that have beautiful colors. Although there is
some work and planning that goes into having a bird.

There are several types of birds that are bred in captivity. A
few of the most popular birds are parakeets, canaries, finches,
and cockatiels. These birds are comfortable in most homes and
are usually pretty well behaved.

Your bird should have a safe secure cage. The cage should be
large enough so that the bird can fully extend it’s wings.
Finches and canaries need room to fly short distances. Parakeet
and cockatiels need room to climb. The bars should be 3/8 to 1/2
of an inch apart. This way the bird cannot escape or get stuck.
You should line the bottom with hard wood shaving.

Place the cage away from drafts and away from direct sunlight.
Birds are very sensitive to noise, smoke and large activity, so
the cage should go in a quiet room. You should also place the
bird at eye level. If you have other pets, such as dogs and cats
you should make sure you put the cage in a place safe from them.

You should also put all kinds of toys in your birds cage. This
will keep your bird occupied and will also keep him active.
Another thing that birds like are mirrors. They enjoy talking to
their reflection. You need to place different levels of perches
around your birds cage. This way the bird can fly from perch to
perch and get some exercise.

Feeding your bird isn’t that complicated. You can get a high
quality seed mixture that is made especially for your type of
bird. These include all the vegetables and fruits your bird will
need. You can find that at most pet stores and even some super
markets.

You should probably get a cuttlebone for your bird. A cuttlebone
is a type of bone that your bird can pick at. There is calcium
in this bone. That way your bird will get all the calcium it
needs. You will also need a bird grit to help digestion. Another
thing your bird will need is a supply of fresh water. You can
keep the water in a little dish in the cage at all times. Make
sure that it is always available. It is a good idea to give your
bird little amounts of fruits and vegetables sometimes.

Birds clean themselves, so you don’t need to worry about giving
them a bath. But you do need to clean your bird’s cage about
once a week. You should change the saw dust and clean all the
toys to get the bad germs off.

Most birds are very sociable. Parakeets, finches, and cockatiels
get along with other birds. It would be okay to keep them in the
same cage with another bird. But make sure that the cage is big
enough for both birds.

You should take your bird out at least once a day. Try to get
the bird used to being with humans. Most birds enjoy climbing on
your head and nestling in your hair. But if you are going to let
your bird out of it’s cage be sure that its wings are clipped.
You will know when it is time of a clipping when your bird can
start to get some flight.

Birds like everything else get sick. Some signs of sickness are
dull and limply feathers, discharge around the eyes and noise,
and wet and dirty around the anus. If you notice any of these
signs you should take your bird to the vet. The vet will
probably put your bird on some kind of medication.

Birds are very enjoyable. They are not that much work, but do
show affection. They can be very comical too. They can do some
pretty weird stuff. You can also teach them to talk and sing.
Birds are very fun.

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Make An Impact On Your Body, Soul, & Planet – 5 Reason To Live A Meat Free Life

These days, we all should be concerned about our health and seeking out small changes we can make to turn unhealthy habits in to healthy ones. Think about this for a second, 1 out of 3 people suffer from disorders like hypertension, diabetes, heart trouble, and liver issues, which can all be controlled and reduced through what you eat. Vegetarianism and veganism is being recognized as a healthy way of life and a lifetime solution to solving health problems. Don’t believe me?  Here are 5 reasons why eliminating meat from your diet can mean eliminating health issues from your life.

Reason #1 Weight Loss

One of the main reasons why people choose to become a vegetarian or vegan is to combat obesity and reduce their body fat and weight. Most of us are caught up in a diet filled with beef, pork, and chicken and are so used to consuming these meats on a day to day basis, that we just cannot imagine living a life without them.  These very foods can cause a steady rise in our weight, leading to obesity and other health issues. By switching over to a vegetarian diet, the foundation of your diet becomes whole foods that are low in fat and high in fiber, protein, and vitamins. By fueling your body with less fatty foods, you will certainly start losing that extra flab over an extended period time.

Reason #2 Control Chances of Developing Heart Disorders

A vegetarian diet is very low in saturated fats and cholesterol, an excess of which actually leads to an increase in cardiovascular diseases. Consuming meat and dairy products increases the levels of bad cholesterol in your body, which can result in increasing your risk for other health diseases.  By simply reducing your meat and dairy consumption, you are also reducing the amounts of bad fats and cholesterol that could possibly clog your arteries and put an unnecessary strain on your heart.

Reason #3 Elevated Energy Levels

Another surprising effect of a vegetarian diet is the gradual stabilization of your blood sugar levels. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits naturally transfers their nutrients to your body, making you feel lively and more energetic. When you eat a “not so healthy” diet you may tend to feel fatigue and experience a “stuffed” feeling after an unhealthy meat and fat based meal. If you are eating a diverse and healthy vegetarian and vegan diet, this feeling of guilt and over indulgence is almost non-existent. You actually start to feel good about yourselves and the foods you are eating.

Reason #4 Love for Animal Welfare

For those of you who care about animals and feel bad about slaughtering them for food, the time is just right to stop eating meat and turn into a vegetarian. Can you roughly imagine the number of birds and animals that you eat with a meat based diet? Now just imagine the number of animal lives you can save if you switched over to a vegan diet.  Not trying to be graphic, but why is one animals’ life more important than another?  For example, most people squirm at the thought of eating a gold fish, hamster, dog, cat, or parakeet, but don’t think twice about eating a cow, pig, chicken, or fish.

Reason #5 Savings Money On Your Grocery Bills

One of the best benefits of switching over to a vegetarian or vegan diet is the amount of money you can save on your grocery bills. Vegetarian foods typically cost much less than non vegetarian food items. You will be pleasantly surprised at how much a pound of tofu costs when compared to a pound of beef or pork.   In these times, where spending power is really limited, this is a great option to beat the recession. Just by switching over to a vegan diet you are eliminating so many food items that you would not have to spend money on and the food you are replacing it with, such as grains, beans, and vegetables are very affordable and will go a long way.  You may be able to save about – per day. On average that’s a savings of about 0 per month!  Who couldn’t use that extra change in their pockets?

Make a positive impact on your environment and body.  You only have one planet earth, one body and one heart.  There is no need to partake in activities that will reduce the lifespan of either.  Be kind to the creatures you share this earth with and be kind to your body.  Explore the meatless lifestyle of vegetarianism or veganism today.

Here are pictures of non-toxic veggies that your parrot may enjoy. Like humans, parrots have individual tastes, and may take a little while before deciding they like a food… so be patient, try new things, and just give them little portions at a time. PARSLEY WARNING: parsley is ok to feed your parrot in small quantities, but if you feed it to them too often they may become light sensitive – which means that it will hurt your parrots eyes when exposed to light… one symptom of this in cockatiels is if orange feathers start appearing around the neck (im not talking about the orange cheeck patch) so its ok to feed your parrot parsley, but keep it to once a week at the most.

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please help! could be LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION? my parakeet doesn’t..?

chirp anymore! she’s totally silent.. and she closes her eyes alot.
Her beak is green and around the nostrils part it looks like it’s rotting. I googled about the beak and it said it could be a bacterial infection.
So I cleaned her cage really really really well.. but is there anything else I can do??
She also stays in the same spot and occasionally moves.. none of these symptoms are normal for her.. I noticed the green today..
I’m scared I’ve had her for about 4-5 years now..
Is she gonna die?? Can I get anything from the petstore? My parents can’t take her to the avian it’s too far away (24 hr business to handle) but the pet store is around the corner…THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME….!

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