We are always getting letters and email asking for advice and comments. So from time to time we will be passing along some of these conversations. QUESTION: I found a wild baby bird and I need to know how to take care of it. I was told to chop up some worms to feed it, [...]
Archive for September, 2007
The idea of putting together a “first aid kit” for your bird seems strange. It may even be an overkill if you only have one bird. But it could save its life. Since we have a lot of birds, and lots of minor injuries, we keep a fairly large kit. All are recommended, regardless of [...]
Many times we are called upon to take in unwanted birds, or to rescue abused birds. Most of the time our stories have had a happy ending. But some didn’t. We are constantly advising people to keep the bird wings clipped. This is important for several reasons, including training and safety. We do not agree [...]
I have been asked on a number of occasions about how to build a bird nesting box. Designs, specifications, materials… and I just don’t have an “all-in-one” answer! There are so many variables to this: Type and size of bird? Inside or outside the cage? Wood, plastic, metal? Is it for an outside aviary? So [...]
We recently had a question about Nanday Conures. This lady purchased and older bird for a pet and all it does is scream and holler. She can hold it and work with it, but the screaming is beginning to create problems with the neighbors. * For starters, you really need to do some research into [...]
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