Companion Birds
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Amazon Parrots
Lets you know about Amazon Parrots and their habits
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Parakeets: How to Feed and Take Care of Your Pet Budgie
Learn about the most popular caged bird in the world.
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Choosing Your First Pet Bird
Learn about the different types of birds and what to expect if you decide to own one.
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Treats and Tweets
Tips for a safe Halloween with your companion bird.
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One Moment in Time
Musings on a lovely pre-autumn day.
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Spotlight on Animal Environments
Award-winning bird cage company Animal Environments is dedicated to providing not only the best enclosures for companion birds, but to meeting the needs of folks who share their lives with special feathered friends. Come see what makes this company so special!
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Ten Tips for Easy Bird Room Maintenance
Birds are slobs! Here are a few tips to simplify your life and help keep your home more sanitary.
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Night Frights
Has you companion bird ever thrashed violently around during the night? If the answer is yes, then come along for a discussion of some of the common causes of night frights and learn a few ways of preventing them.
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A Bird's Bill of Rights
Companion birds have it easy. All they have to do is sit in their cages, look pretty, sing nice little songs and be happy to see us when we decide to spend a few minutes with them. Right? Wrong! Nothing could be further from the truth.
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Psychic Ability in Companion Birds -- Part 2
Rio and Pancho reacted in horror to the events of September 11. Was their response some sort of psychic 'flash' or merely a coincidence? Did other companion animals react to that awful day?
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Psychic Ability in Companion Birds -- Part 1
Do you believe that some companion animals exhibit a degree of psychic ability?
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Little Talking Birds
Parrots aren't the only companion birds with the ability to talk. Some parakeets and cockatiels develop extensive vocabularies and make fabulous pets!
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Holiday Memories of Companion Birds
My special holiday gift to you -- memories of some of the wonderful companion birds with whom I've shared my life. Meet Sugar the canary, Domino the cockatiel, Chad the parakeet, and Pippa the little zebra finch. And of course, you won't want to miss another holiday picture of Rio!
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Bird Lovers
Fun gift suggestions for the bird lovers on your list, as well as special holiday pictures of Rio and Pancho!
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First Aid Kits for Companion Birds
Do you have a first aid kit for your companion bird? It's probably not something many folks think about until it's too late. But what in the world do you put in a first aid kit for birds? Here are a few suggestions as well as some tips for coping with avian emergencies.
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A Time for Peace
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Words of hope.
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Understanding Your Bird's Behavior
Allopreening, regurgitation, beaking...do these words confuse you as much as your bird's wacky behavior sometimes does? Let's examine a few common bird behaviors and discover what the heck is going on!
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Understanding the Molt
Every year our companion birds shed their worn out old feathers and grow in beautiful, vibrant new ones. Molting can be stressful for our birds -- it's hard work growing all those new feathers! Here are some suggestions to help make this normal, seasonal process easier for our birds, and to help us all understand what's happening and why.
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Watch the Birdie!
Here are a few tips to help you take great pictures of your companion birds. Pancho and Rio kindly consented to model for the article.
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Travel Tips
Thinking of taking your companion bird on the road with you? Here are some tips to make your trip safe, happy, and enjoyable.
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Choosing and Placing the Cage
Choosing the correct cage for your companion bird is one of the most important decisions you will make. Here are a few suggestions to help you choose the best cage for your companion bird.
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Spring Cleaning
Deep cleaning should be a regular part of our bird care schedule, no matter what season of the year it may be!
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Interview With Mattie Sue Athan
Meet famous avian behaviorist Mattie Sue Athan and read reviews of two of her most popular books.
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Make Your Own Bird Toys
Get creative and make customized toys for your birds! Here are a few ideas for safe and fun items you can make yourself.
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Looking Forward
A look ahead to what I have planned for you in 2001, and a few bird-related resolutions, too.
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Holidays and Companion Birds....Part 2
Happy Holidays from Companion Birds! Let's make sure that our birds' participation in the holiday celebrations are happy, fun and safe! Read on to find out about toxic plants, dangerous decorations, and more.
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Holidays and Companion Birds
The next few months bring holidays to many countries around the world. Here are some ideas for sharing these special times with our companion birds in safe, fun ways.
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Parrot Soup
Nasty water or a wonderful bird soup? Your bird's idea and your idea of what should go into his water cup are often completely opposite. What to do?
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Bathing Beauties
Birds love to play in the water! Here are some ideas to make birdy bathtime safe, fun, and exciting for your bird.
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Promises to Keep
My birds are such a special part of my life, and they enrich every day for me. I have made some promises to my birds, promises to make their lives as meaningful and happy as they make mine. Do you have any promises to make?
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Fun With Feathers!
Too lovely to toss in the trash, here are a few uses I've come up with over the years for all those molted parrot feathers!
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Is Your Home Bird-Safe?
Have a great summer, but remember to keep the safety and well being of your birds in mind! Here is a safety check list designed to help you bird-proof your home. And remember--the tips included are important all year round, not just during the summer months. Have fun, and be safe!
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Say What??
Be careful what you say around your birds. Just like children, they are apt to surprise you in front of company by tossing out a comment or two best reserved for private conversation! Here are a few jewels from the beaks of the Watkins parrots.
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Fun and Games!
Don't settle for average, run-of-the-mill, and sometimes expensive bird toys. Doggie toys, chew sticks, even individual serving size raisin boxes can be tons of fun for birds. Try a couple of my parrot tested ideas. Your bird will thank you!
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Considering a Companion Bird?
A few things to consider before purchasing your first bird.
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