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Cleaning Supplies and Equipment
Cleanliness is very important to the health of your bird and for maintaining a pleasant home environment for all the members of your family. Nothing can put the damper on bird ownership more quickly than unpleasant odors and dirty cages, food dishes or ...

Cage Covers
Unless you want a feathered alarm clock in your home, you will want to cover your bird's cage at night so you aren't greeted early in the morning at daybreak. If you cover your bird's cage, your pet will usually remain quiet until your family is ready to ...

Cages
Your bird's cage is her home, so you want to be certain to provide her with the very best and largest one possible. Bird cages come in a wide variety of styles, shapes and sizes. Several questions need to be considered when purchasing a cage: What ...

Perches
In nature, most birds perch in trees or on lofty structures. Birds avoid most predators (except other birds) by their ability to fly. When they're not flying, birds are perched high above predators, out of harm's way. Perches, therefore, help a bird feel ...

Cage Liners
Selecting the lining for the bottom of your bird's cage is an important decision - one that could save your bird's life. Safety, of course, is the main concern when selecting anything for your pet and when you're selecting a cage liner, it is of utmost ...

Nesting Boxes
Your bird's nesting box will hopefully become a nursery, so you should pay particular attention to selecting one that's right for your particular bird. Choosing well will help your bird more readily accept the nesting box and will hopefully lead to more ...

Grooming Supplies
Most birds are fastidious about taking care of their grooming needs. There will be times, however, when you'll need to lend your bird a helping hand. Birds instinctively tend to their feathers by preening, but since water stimulates preening behavior, ...

Health Aids
Your bird will usually be healthy if she is properly fed, gets plenty of exercise, has necessary vaccinations and is well cared for. When your bird first arrives home, you should schedule an appointment with your avian veterinarian as soon as possible to ...

Toys
Think of your bird as you would a three-year-old child. They both love playing with their toys. Toys are important to your bird's happiness and emotional well-being. Toys won't take the place of your attention, but they are a vital part of your bird's ...