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Since not all those reading these articles are strickly cat and dog people, some are actually fans of the feathered faction, this next article is dedicated to the Bird Lover Brigade. For those of you, who are considering joining this group, this article is for you. For those of you who are veterins of this group, there is more detailed information on the links in this article. There is a lot more to buying and caring for a bird than finding the right cage for it.

According to the article, Hints on How to Get a Bird , several factors should be considered before buying the bird. For example, it is recommended that you do your research, buy the bird you really want, don't just buy a bird because it is the one you can afford. Other tips are to avoid pitty purchases, demand the best bird your money can buy, and don't buy an unwanted bird because you know something about caring for it. Also, don't buy unweaned chicks, get a written contract, and interview the seller. For more detailed information, access Hints on How to Get A Bird (while keeping headaches to a mininmum).

Some recommendations made by the article Bird Care Guide at HotSpots for Birds, is to choose a healthy bird, immediately take your new bird to an avian veterinarian for a "well bird check up", and as long as the bird is healthy, on a yearly basis afterwards. The article also recommends that bird owners buy the largest and safest cage possible for their home, seed and nuts should consist of about 50 % of the birds diet and the remaining 50 % should be fruits and vegetables. Fresh water daily, mineral blocks, and powdered vitamin sprinkled on moist food is also recommended. Pet bird safety and knowing when your bird is sick is also addressed in the guide. For more thorough and additional information visit HotSpot for Birds, Bird Care Guide.

Linked to the site The Birdcage, is an article describing the experience of a bird owner, who hoping to save them,knowingly purchased some sick birds. The article is informative about the extensive care that sick birds require and the deplorable and sometimes fatal conditions that some birds are subjected to. To access the article, Neglected and Abused Birds, go toThe Bird Cage, and click on Pet Store Abuse.

For those of you, who would like to know about why your bird is screaming, what should you feed your bird, and should you vaccinate your bird, visit at the Petsmart.com siteFreqently Asked Questions about Birds, by Robyn Hauser, DVM. Some questions about bird care and behavior are addressed at this site.

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