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Cockatiel Care
Cockatiels are popular pet birds that can easily be found in a pet store or through a bird breeder. Twice as large as the budgie, cockatiels make excellent pets when hand
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Cockatiel
Friendly, docile and good-natured, the cockatiel is an excellent choice for anyone new to bird-keeping. It is also easier to look after than some of the larger pet birds.
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Cockatiels and Parrot Food
A cockatiel needs more than pet store bird seed to stay healthy. A pet cockatiel's diet should try to mimic the diet of wild cockatiels.
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Cockatiels-Pet of the Month
This article is about how to choose a Cockatiel,what you should look for when choosing and how to take care of your new Pet when you take it home.
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Cockatiels
Learn about the care and feeding of this very popular pet bird.
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Cockatiels and Night Frights
Pet cockatiels are susceptible to night frights, a panic reaction that can cause serious parrot injuries. Learn how to keep your parrot safe and secure at night.
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A Bird's Diet: Evaluating Seed
How to tell if you're feeding a good-quality seed mix to your pet bird, and when should seeds be fed to a pet bird?
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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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Managing Multiple Birds
A few hints on how to manage multiple parrots.
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Moving on Up : Birds outside of Small Hookbills
This article takes a look at some of the birds that can be the next step for those who enjoy small hookbills
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The Bird Diaries 4: So Quickly they Grow
My babies are grown, too quickly of course.
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The Bird Diaries: Preparing to Handfeed
How I prepare to pull baby birds for handfeeding
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The Pet Cockatiel Part 4: Behavior
Bird behavior and how it affects pet cockatiels
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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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Where to Get Information About Birds
An overview of where you can find information about birds, and the introduction to a new series.
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The Most Popular Pet Birds
Talking birds, singing birds, and birds with bright plumage are all popular for aviaries and cages. Birds that interact with their owners are favorites too.
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Toxic Foods for Pet Birds
Parrots, cockatoos, and other domesticated birds can eat most of what humans eat, but not all human foods are safe.
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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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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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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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Record Keeping For Your Birds
An introduction into my new series on record keeping for bird owners.
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The Bird Diaries: Abundant Love
Abundant love in weanting birds, and cute pictures of my babies
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Good Pet Parrots for Apartments
Apartment life doesn't have to prohibit you from owning a pet parrot. Many species are suitable because of their small size and low sound level.
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Parrots Say Do Not Throw Us Away
Parrots are not animals to be bought, resold or given away when it does not work out. Parrots are intelligent animals, deserving of research before being added to a home.
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Selecting a Tropical Bird
When deciding on raising a bird, there are some factors to consider such as the space in your home, a cage, diet and the time you want to commit to your new bird.
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Training Your Pet Bird
Maybe a small pet bird can't learn to talk as larger birds, such as parrots. But there are still many pracitcal, as well as entertaining tricks that you can teach him.
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On Being A Bird Breeder
The first babies of the year are here, and I muse on what it means to me to be a bird breeder.
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The Anticipation of Breeding Season
Tips for a sucessful breeding season
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The Anticipation of Breeding Season
Tips for a sucessful breeding season
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The Showman Bird
What is a "showman" bird? How can their owners cope with them?
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To Convert or not to Convert
My opinion on the pellets vs. seed debate.
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Alligator Park: Natchitoches, LA
It's summertime and time for family and fun trips. I love one-day trips! Here's a place for the young at heart of all ages!
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Keeping Records: Pen and Paper
How to keep bird records on paper.
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The Great Tiel Escape
A scary moment in the life of a cockatiel mom
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Best Small Animal Pets
From small furry animals like hamsters and rabbits to birds, snakes and exotics, which are the best small animal pets depends on the personality of the future owner.
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Choosing a Pet Bird
There are a wide variety of birds that can be kept as pets and making the right choice requires careful consideration.
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Lovebird
Though underestimated as a pet, the African lovebird makes an attractive, cute and playful companion. If considering as a pet, some advanced knowledge is useful.
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Diversification of Birds Topic Update
Topic update with some new sites you might be interested in viewing!
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Letting Go
Learning to let go of a Quaker
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Managing Bird Noise
A brief discussion of bird noise and how to minimize it.
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Summer Safety
The fourth of July got me to thinking about outdoor safety for our birds. This article also has good reminders for indoor safety as well.
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The Apartment Bird
Birds that work well in apartments and why.
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The Bird Diaries Part 1: A Star is Born
the birth of a baby bird
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Best Pet Choices for Classrooms
These four animals are good choices for school class pets as they require minimal interaction, are easy keepers and lead to educational opportunities.
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Parrots Need Bird Toys for Mental Health
Pet parrots are like children: they need to play. Foraging and puzzle toys also allow pet birds to engage in natural behavior that promotes a parrot's mental wellbeing.
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Unsafe Parrot Toys and Your Pet Bird
Not all pet bird toys are safe for parrots. Plastic toy parts, zinc-coated metal and frayed rope toys can all harm an unsupervised pet bird.
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A Bird isn't A Dog
How domesticated pets differ from birds
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Breeding Supplements
Breeding supplements oftentimes used for breeding birds
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Converting to Pellets 4: Choosing the Pellet
Ways to choose a pellet, with information from First Internet Bird Club members.
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Expose Yourself
Flashers need not apply.
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