"Natures Angels"
Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of birds!
Thanks for flyin' in to see and learn all about these feathered jewels.
I hope this webpage will help you to learn about being a good birdie
owner or may even inspire you to get one if you already haven't!
However, I highly recommend you do some research before buying
that feather ball, otherwise you may have problems in the future,
and your bird may greatly suffer, too. Please prevent the problems,
instead of making them. Their life is in YOUR hands.
Birds are very smart and beautiful, and will love you forever for as
long as you lovingly care for them forever.
This webpage is dedicated to birds - the living, the suffering,
and those who have lost their lives due to humans,
and dedicated to my two feathered babies:
Buddy and Cosmo
I love you both! x x
I've made Buddy and Cosmo their very own web pages! Please check them out...
About Buddy | About Cosmo
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Since the day I can't even remember, I've always had a fascination for birds of any kind. Until I got my very first bird (which was Buddy) I loved birds even more. I think birds are graceful, intelligent, and stunning! Especially in parrots. Whenever I see a bird in the wild, I always have to stop and watch, until they fly away again. Sometimes I've even nearly run off the road while trying to drive while they fly above. Pet birds make great and interesting pets, they are very inquisitive animals that can be entertaining and enjoyable family members. Of all the birds, hand reared parrot birds make the best pets. A hand reared parrot will show you affection and a loving nature. And have the ability to imitate speech and noises very well. To have a loving and trusting relationship with your pet bird is by understanding their behaviour. To keep them happy and healthy lies in providing your bird with the right size cage, the right diet, toys and, of course, plenty of love and attention.  A Lifetime Commitment If your thinking about getting a bird, please just remember that birds are a commitment that need love, care and attention and lots of it! Just about every pet bird that is available to purchase is a flocking bird, naturally, they are best happy with other birds. In larger parrots such as macaws, in the wild breeding pairs are bond for life. However, when one of them die, the other gets very depressed. The stress on the grieving bird gets so bad that they begin to slowly perish. They pluck their feathers out, stop eating - their life is turned upside down. Unfortunately, the same thing happens to pet birds with their owner. If the owner stops the interaction or no longer wants the bird, the bird has lost its mate then starts to suffer. That's why its so important to think about getting a bird - because some of them have the potential to be with you for your entire life. Birds Love Attention Its very important that your bird gets attention and interaction from you every day. You're now part of their flock. By interacting with your bird, you're helping your bird be happy and healthy. Birds Need Toys Birds are very intelligent animals and they need mental stimulation. Be careful on choosing your birds toys. There are a variety of bird toys available; some are better suited for certain types of birds. Find toys that are appropriate for YOUR bird. Don't get plastic toys for large beaks, or toys that are too large will frighten your bird. Big birds do better with larger durable rope toys, rawhides, leather, and large wooden or acrylic toys. Whilst for the smaller ones do better with plastic and metel toys, bells, little ropes, rawhides, and wooden toys. Not only will they have more fun when they have toys in their cage, you will have fun watching them, too. Understanding Pet Bird Nutrition Make sure you study what sort of diet is appropriate for your bird before buying it. Different birds need different diets and nutrition - they vary greatly from one species to another, but a good rule is that no more than 50% of a bird's diet should be seed and nuts. The remaining 50% should be vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, most of the time with a powdered vitamin supplement added. Some may need different seeds, whilst another may need necter, fruit and pollen (like Cosmo). Remember, you can't feed your bird just seed! Seeds do not contain sufficient nutrients to sustain a healthy bird, its unhealthy. Study and write down a "shopping list" for your bird. Health Protect your bird by learning to recognize the symptoms. If you notice any of these symptoms you should rush your birdy to the vet right away. Unusual Droppings: you should watch out for droppings that are yellow, rusty brown, or tarry black. Ruffled Feathers: Birds that sit with their feathers fluffed out for prolonged periods of time are often affected by respiratory problems or other disorders. If you observe this behavior in your pet for more than a day or so, you should contact your vet as soon as possible. Red, Inflamed, or Runny Cere: If you observe any redness, inflammation, or discharge, there is a very good chance that your pet could be seriously ill. Cloudy Eyes: If your bird's eyes look cloudy or have a discharge coming from them, he may be affected by a respiratory, nervous, or muscular disorder. Reduced Appetite: If your bird stops eating and begins to lose weight, it may be a sign of an intestinal blockage or impaction, in which case he could die very quickly without medical attention. Birds Need To Be Wormed Just like yourself or your pet dog or cat, your bird needs to be wormed every 3 months, too. Cages If possible, buy the biggest cage you can afford and fit in your house. The bigger the better! Birds love space to move around and flutter, so give them room. Make sure the bars are not to wide apart so that they can't slip through. Make sure they cage has very large doors. Birds don't feel secure going in and out of small doors, thus making training time more difficult for you and the bird. Perches Please NEVER use the plastic or wooden perches your cage comes with, or any other perches from the store for that matter! Captive birds spend most of their lives on a perch so the correct perches are extremely important. Natural tree branches (make sure its safe, not toxic) make the best perches. Some safe natural woods are: Apple, Arbutus, Ash, Aspen, Beech, Birch, Cottonwood, Crabapple, Dogwood, Elm, Fir, Hawthorn, Larch, Magnolia, Manzanita, Mulberr,y Pea,r Pine, Poplar, Sequoia (redwood), and Willow. Always make sure its safe before putting the braches in the cage, because your bird will chew your perches. Birds that have all their perches the same thickness eventually have serious problems with their feet, they can even become deformed. And never use sandpaper perches, they do little if not, nothing for a bird. They only cause serious foot problems. Trimming Wings, Beaks and Toe Nails From time to time, your bird may need some grooming. Your vet will gladly check and do these things for you. Trimming wings and beaks don't need to be done very often, however toe nails need regular trimming, especially if your bird has nothing to play or chew with.  Whilst surfin' the net, I've come across these great links that may be helpful for you to learn more about how to be a good pet bird owner, or educate yourself on issues impacting birds in captivity and in the wild. 11 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a "Bird Parent" Please visit this site if your considering to buy a cockatoo. VERY important info that your pet shop or breeder WON'T tell you but you really need to know. 
  Thank you Eleanor for this great Award you sent me :) 
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