21. Feeding Pet Birds They represent a relatively nonperishable convenience for bird owners but area miserably deficient diet for pet birds, especially the larger hookbills. http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/MNAALAS/Brdfd.html

Feeding Caged Birds Fruit Juice Vs Water Feeding Large Caged Birds Food Items Feeding Small Caged Birds ... Bacterial Contamination The exact nutritional requirements of caged birds are unknown, in spite of claims to the contrary by some product manufacturers, retailers and breeders. Far too much emphasis has been placed on seed and nut diets for caged birds. They represent a relative-ly nonperishable convenience for bird owners but are a miserably deficient diet for pet birds, especially the larger hookbills. Such diets are excessively rich in oils, extremely deficient in certain vitamins (notably vitamin A), and have an unacceptable calcium to phosphorus ratio. Furthermore, recent research has shown that the high oil content of these food items confers an addictive quality on them. Fruit Juice Vs Water Whenever possible, fruit juice (apple juice is a good starter) should be substituted for the drinking water. As an alternative, Tang (or its equivalent) can be added to the drinking water. This may not be a practical suggestion for birds that habitually bathe in their drinking water. These additives or fruit juices provide more nutrients (vitamins, minerals, etc.) than water alone and they help to mask the taste of other items (vitamins, antibiotics if necessary, etc.) that may be added to the drinking water. Fruit juices that produce stains (for example, grape juice) should not be used. Water to which perishable items have been added or fruit juices must be changed every 12-24 hours and perhaps even more often on especially warm days, to prevent spoilage. Actually, even plain water should be changed with the same frequency for the same reasons.

22. Bird Husbandry General Husbandry Considerations. pet birds may be caged or allowed to remainon perches while the owner is home to supervise their activity. http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/MNAALAS/Birdcare.html

Care of Pet Birds General Husbandry Leg Band Removal Covering Cage at Night Disease ... Monitoring Droppings General Husbandry Considerations Pet birds may be caged or allowed to remain on perches while the owner is home to supervise their activity. Birds should be confined to cages while their owners are away to avoid accidental injury and other misfortune. Unsupervised pet birds allowed "the run of the house" often get into trouble. Not only can they be terribly destructive to the home and its furnishings, but all homes contain objects that can be harmful (directly or indirectly) to pet birds. These include mirrors, windows, walls, house plants, electrical cords, and items containing harmful chemicals. Birds resting on open perches are usually content to remain there, and usually take flight only when frightened by a sudden movement or loud noise. Unfortunately, these "impromptu" flights are taken without a flight plan and birds usually wind up crashing into walls, doors, windows or mirrors because of their confusion and poor depth perception. The major source of poisoning of pet birds is lead found in curtain (drapery) weights, curtain pulls, leaded and stained glass, fishing sinkers and ammunition carelessly discarded in ashtrays or dropped on the floor, costume jewelry, and in the lead wrapping around the tops of wine bottles, to name the most common sources. Most caged birds seem to have an affinity for this soft metal and love to chew on it. Poisoning results from eating even a small amount of lead. Lead poisoning can be successfully treated if diagnosed early enough.

23. Feather Picking REMEMBER Illness in pet birds can be extremely difficult to diagnose by physicalexam alone as birds are notoriously capable of hiding symptoms!!! http://www.newmanveterinary.com/feather.html

Note...the images on this page may download slowly...wait if you can. However, reading the text will provide the information adequately if you are in a "rush". I NTRODUCTION CAUSES MUTILATIONSYNDROME DIAGNOSIS ... TREATMENT I NTRODUCTION F eather picking in pet psittacine (hookbill) birds is an obcessive, destructive behavior pattern whereby a bird plucks, amputates, chews or, in some other way, destroys some or most of its feathers that it can reach with its beak In most instances, that means the head is spared! A picked bird has great difficulty regulating its temperature, is prone to skin infection, systemic infection hemorrhage from damage to skin and/or feathers and...rarely... acute death. In chronically affected birds, the increase nutritional demand to replace picked feathers may result in lingering ill-thriftyness, debilitation, increased suseptibility to infections, a substandard immune system responsiveness, pain, lethargy, poor quality of life and, ultimately, premature death Sadly, there are literally hundreds of incredibly beautiful pet bird species and, often it is the physical beauty that provides the principle attraction of human to bird. For some people asthetics is

24. Psittacosis (Chlamydia Psittaci Infections) In Pet Birds Psittacosis (Chlamydia Psittaci Infections) in pet birds. These recommendationswill help maintain your pet bird s health for many years to come. http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/animaldisease/nf28.htm

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension NF91-28 Psittacosis (Chlamydia Psittaci Infections) in Pet Birds By Eva Wallner-Pendleton, Extension Veterinarian Companion birds continue to increase in popularity as pets in the United States. Birds most frequently kept belong to the family psittacidae, or the parrot family. Although domestic breeding of parrots is becoming more widespread, a large number of birds are still imported from outside the United States. By law, these birds must enter the country through quarantine stations. There they spend at least 30 days and are tested for disease and fed food containing tetracycline, an antibiotic. The antibiotic treatment is to hopefully eliminate infections with Chlamydia psittaci, the bacterium that causes psittacosis. Psittacosis is a complex disease that affects many species of wild birds, and occasionally, humans that are in close contact with birds. The organism is shed in the feces and respiratory secretions of infected birds. Other birds pick up the organism by inhaling contaminated aerosols. Although infected birds may become extremely ill and die, most birds usually become asymptomatic carriers. They carry the organism in their bodies, shed the organism in their feces, but do not become ill, unless severely stressed. Without specific tests, it can be difficult to differentiate a negative from a positive psittacosis carrier. Psittacosis infections in people are usually mild, resulting in non-specific flu-like symptoms. Occasionally, however, severe bacterial pneumonia may occur which may require hospitalization. If untreated, psittacosis infections in humans may rarely result in death. Fortunately, the disease is very responsive to tetracycline therapy.

25. Pet Bird Page About pet birds. Since about 1989, I ve had pet birds. The regular members of thenewsgroup rec.pets.birds try hard to keep a good, flamefree dialogue going. http://www.panix.com/~bergman/birds.shtml

Pet Birds Since about 1989, I've had pet birds. First there were two cockatiels: The cockatiels were named Billie (for Billie Holiday) then Charlie (Parker). Birds make great pets, particularly for apartment dwellers and anyone allergic to furry animals, like my wife is. It's amazing that an animal with a brain the size of a peanut can have such a personality (or any personality at all). For example, Billie was very sweet and affectionate, while Charlie was never as nice. Charlie, however, was much more musical than Billie (typical of male birds). He would whistle the theme music from Jeopardy and from Hawaii Five-0 . Intermingled. Repeatedly. Starting at dawn. The Grinch is our current bird. He's a domestically bred Meyer's parrot ( poicephalus meyeri Meyer's are the smallest species of true parrot, and are native to West Africa. They are known for their playfulness, acrobatics, quiet voice, and generally good disposition. The Grinch is fairly typical. He's always climbing around, and even eats upside-down sometimes. His claw-eye dexterity is amazing, and he often acts like a much larger parrot. If you'd like to know more, you can

26. Bird Life Online-Resources For Your Pet Birds Information is available on different common pet birds from finches and parakeetsto large parrots like Macaws and Cockatoos and everything in between! http://www.birdlife.com/

Free Hosting for Your Bird Related Business Site Map Birdie Bits and Stories Birds In Art Bird Magazines Find An Avian Vet ... Toys and Fun FAQ Is A Bird For You Birdie Photo Gallery Common Pet Birds Recipes Post Cards Add A Resource Host a site Review Birdlife NEW! Wildbirdlife.com Welcome to Birdlife Online! This site is dedicated to providing resources for our Avian friends and those who are owned by them. Birdlife is a pet bird site and focuses on pet bird issues. We will be offering information on backyard birds and bird watching on sites currently under development. If you are new to being a bird owner this is a great place to find info and links to sites that will help you bond with your new pet. If you are thinking about buying a pet bird we have listing for breeders across the US and Canada. Information is available on different common pet birds from finches and parakeets to large parrots like Macaws and Cockatoos and everything in between! Parrots by Brian Kenney: 2004 Wall Calendar Exotic Birds: 2004 Wall Calendar Love Birds: 2004 Wall Calendar We enjoy interactivity so we have provided, and will continue to add, many new activities throughout the site. We have a

27. Pet Bird Care At Harmony Animal Hospital's World Of Pets: Laugh, Learn, Share An Library of pet bird information. There are so many different types of pet birdsavailable to us, and each offers its own special characteristics. http://www.petvets.com/petcare/birdscolumn.html

Email Login Password New users sign up here Search This Site The Web Get a FREE Search Engine for your Site This bird column is being graciously provided by our guest columnist Sherry Dickinson, a bird breeder living in Jupiter Farms, Florida. She will be providing us with regular updates as she shares her knowledge and avian experience with us. Please send us feedback. We hope you enjoy her columns as much as we do. Greetings Bird Lovers Finches: Little Jewels Lovely Lovebirds Playful Budgies ... Go to Page 2 of our Birds Column For an overview of Advantages and Disadvantages of different bird breeds, check out Choose the right bird Back to Birds Main Page Greetings Bird Lovers Hello bird lovers! Are you thinking about obtaining your first bird or perhaps adding a new bird to your collection? If so, try contacting some of your local breeders right here in Jupiter. We are an excellent source of knowledge in all facets of bird ownership. Our opinions are unbiased and come from experience and the heart. It is always best to do research on various birds before jumping in and purchasing the first little bundle of feathers that catches your eye. There are so many different types of pet birds available to us, and each offers its own special characteristics. While pet shops will often have a wide variety of birds, not all are able to give accurate pictures of what to expect with each species. [If you don't live near Jupiter, FL, check out some of the local breeders near you. Or look in our

28. LookSmart - Directory - Types Of Pet Birds Animals Birds pet birds. Types of pet birds Learn about thehabits and care requirements of birds that people keep as pets. http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317834/us163430/us170536/us929158/

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Lifestyle Birds Types of Pet Birds - Learn about the habits and care requirements of birds that people keep as pets. Directory Categories Canaries Ducks Parrots Toucans Directory Listings About Bird Hobbyist - Toucans Forum Contains a message board dedicated to the bird species where people can trade information and stories. CanaryAdvisor.com Discover proper care of your pet canary including seed and feeding tips, housing, canary disease, breeding, and baby care. Sign up for the free Canary Tips e-zine. Duck Care Cornell University Duck Research Laboratory presents a guide for duck keepers that includes basic care, health information, nutrition, feeding, and hatching duck eggs. Duck Housing and Management Contains instruction for housing a small herd of domestic ducks, or those for commercial use. Includes flooring, management, feeding, and lighting. Periodical for pet bird enthusiasts offers back issues, a sample table of contents and subscription information. View photos and a few articles. We're always looking for ways to improve your search experience.

29. Enslaved By Ducks Author writes about his experiences owning pet birds such as parrots, ducks, geese, parakeets, doves, turkey, canaries and other songbirds. http://www.enslavedbyducks.com

30. Pet Columns: TB Or Not TB: Test New Pet Birds To Find Out TB or Not TB Test New pet birds to Find Out. PrinterFriendly Version Pet Columnfor the week of March 6, 2000. Office of Public Engagement 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=36

31. The Pet Place For Birds BIRDS N WAYS Links to everything for and about pet birds. PET BIRD FAQ - A monthlyupdate of topics for those who keep pet birds. A wealth of information. http://www.ddc.com/petplace/birds.html

last updated 4/22/98 let us know what you would like to see here. Visit again! ARTICLES AND INFORMATION CONURE LIST HOME PAGE Learn how to care for your conure. Tips from those who know! CARING FOR YOUR NEW BIRD Bird breeder Kathy Johnson shares tips and vital information on keeping your bird happy and healthy. Care, grooming, bird food recipes, transporting your bird safely - even a list of Metro Detroit Avian Vets! A vast resource for new and experienced bird owners! PRODUCTS HERMAN BROTHERS PET PRODUCTS Custom blended seed and grain mixtures for birds and small animals - all at amazingly low prices! Wholesale and retail orders shipped anywhere in the US. A family run business since 1947! ECOTONE AVIARIES The newest thing in bird housing! An environment birds and their owners can appreciate. FEATHERED GEMS SILVER BEADED JEWELRY Many styles of beaded jewelry with parrot charms. C LICK P ICKS Interesting sites elsewhere suggestions welcome! GENERAL SITES AMERICAN COCKETIEL SOCIETY Articles and information plus upcoming shows and show results. BIRD LAWS - Cornell University site.

32. Land Of Vos - Traveling With Pet Birds TRAVELING WITH pet birds. May/June 2000 WATCHBIRD. By Carolyn Swicegood.That time of year is here again. As the days grow longer, we http://www.landofvos.com/articles/Travel.html

TRAVELING WITH PET BIRDS May/June 2000 WATCHBIRD By Carolyn Swicegood T hat time of year is here again. As the days grow longer, we daydream of faraway places and we long for a change of scenery. But waitwhat about the birds? How could we possibly enjoy traveling with nagging worries about our feathered friends left behind? Maybe we could ask a trusted friend to come in and care for them, but what if the birds stop eating? What if the caregiver forgets something? What if a bird becomes ill while we are away? Maybe that trip was not such a good idea after all. Perhaps we should just stay at home and save the worry and the expense of a bird sitter! There is an enjoyable option bring the birds along! After all, if we have the urge to fly the coop, just imagine how exciting a trip could be for our wild friends who were meant to travel the skies daily! Take to the air or hit the road with your feathered flock and enjoy your trip as well as your birds. Here are a few travel ideas to consider. AIRLINE FLYING Most airlines require a health certificate issued within 10 days before the flight. It is important to make arrangements with the airline well in advance of the departure date. Birds should be listed for the flight at the same time as human passengers. International travel requires much more advance planning than travel within the country. Double check the regulations required for animals to enter and leave a foreign country. It is most important to determine whether regulations require the quarantining of birds in either country. Some countries require up to six months quarantine of pets entering the country.

33. COMMON CONDITIONS OF PET BIRDS COMMON CONDITIONS OF pet birds General Information pet birds often becomeill. Conures Conures are noisy birds but can make good pets. http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_common_conditions_of_pet_birds.html

COMMON CONDITIONS OF PET BIRDS General Information Pet birds often become ill. While most diseases of birds can affect every species, there are some species that are more prone to develop certain conditions. By being familiar with the various conditions that commonly affect a certain species, your doctor is able to formulate a diagnostic and treatment protocol that is most likely to result in a correct diagnosis and cure for your bird's illness. While not listing every possible disease that may afflict your bird, the following discussion will make you more familiar with the specific problems your pet is most likely to encounter. Budgerigars Budgerigars or budgies are known for developing various solid external tumors as well as internal cancer. A common cancer affecting the kidneys or reproductive organs causes a unilateral (one-sided) lameness that owners often mistake for an injured leg. Knemidokoptic mange is a frequent cause of crusty dermatitis of the cere (area around the nostrils over the beak), face and feet. Thyroid disorders such as goiter and hypothyroidism occur in budgies. While not common in birds, budgerigars can become afflicted with diabetes mellitus. Chlamydiosis is a common cause of respiratory disease in these popular birds. Since many owners incorrectly feed an all seed diet to their budgies, hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease) is a problem that often causes death in this species. While reproductive problems are not usually seen in most pet birds, egg binding is seen with some frequency in pet budgerigars, even those housed individually without a mate.

34. Kaytee. Birds And Companion Animals Manufacturer of food for wild and pet birds, and small animals. Includes information about animal habitats, wild birds and companion birds. http://www.kaytee.com/home/

Search: Kaytee Fusion offers great nutrition that tastes great. Fusion is available for parrots, cockatiels and parakeets. For a Kaytee dealer near you click on the store locator icon below. Great tasting nutrition that is fun to eat KAYTEE Fusion for Cockatiels is a fun, tasty and nutritious daily diet. Fusion is an exquisite blend of your bird’s favorite ingredients that are combined with the fun shapes, colors and flavors of KAYTEE ... Click here for details. View Flash Intro Designed and Powered By

35. Bird HotLine — World Wide Bird Lost And Found We have to help people realize that pet birds are as loving, caring, and intelligentas any other creature on earth, and that someone greatly misses his or her http://www.birdhotline.com/

Email Us! Your World Wide Bird HotLine "We're Here When You Need Us" Before You Go Anywhere Read This Message Bird Safety Product Warnings! Become a Bird HotLine Guardian Angel Holiday Warnings! (Have a safe Bird Day) "Please Help My Friends Find Their Homes!" We need YOUR Help! To get the word out! Join the BIRD PATROL H elp Get The Word Out! . . . T-Shirts! "I'M HOME!" REPORT A Lost/Stolen Bird REPORT A Found Bird VIEW Lost/Stolen Birds VIEW Found Birds Bird HelpLine: Your Questions Answered "Taking Care Of Your Buddy" " Vet Talk " With Dr. Rosskopf Fun Bird Stories "Sunshine On My Shoulder" Become a Guardian Angel Correcting A Tragedy Why is it that when a dog or cat is found, the immediate thought is to find the animal's home, yet when a bird is found, the immediate thought is to buy a cage? someone desperately needs your help to bring the little guy or gal home Now when someone's winged buddy is missing, he or she has a place to go You are no longer alone Now when someone finds a bird or knows of a found bird, he or she can quickly check the internet and see if that bird is listed as lost, and, hopefully

36. Exotic Pet Veterinarian - The Top Ten Bird Killers get into. But it is wise to be aware of the most common dangers toour pet birds, so that we can avoid those situations. And, of http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/topten.html

Home About Us Our Bios Vet Info ... Avian The Avian Home Giardia Love Sick Pregnancy Egg Production ... Avian Medications: A to Z Top Ten Bird Killers Heat Related Problems Things You Can Tell from Feathers The Avian Breeder Aviary Management Diseases Transmitted to Eggs Practical Pediatrics Pediatrics Questions ... Importance of Nucleotides The Avian Practice Avian Surgery Avian Anatomy Chlamydiosis Mites and Lice ... Small Animals Margaret A. Wissman, D.V.M., Diplomate, ABVP, Avian Practice Bill Parsons, M.S. The Top Ten Bird Killers Although we all like to think that we always have our bird's best interests at heart, it is impossible to foresee every single household danger that our avian friends can get into. But it is wise to be aware of the most common dangers to our pet birds, so that we can avoid those situations. And, of course, it is an excellent idea to have a well-stocked first-aid kit on hand at all times, in the event that a mishap does occur. Be sure to discuss emergency plans with your avian vet and have a list of emergency phone numbers available. Many birds die before their time as a result of mistakes made by their owners, either unintentionally or through ignorance. Learn about the top ten reasons birds die, and just perhaps, this information may save some birds' lives.

37. Pet Birds - Favorite Birds At WildBirds.com pet birds. We are unable to answer any questions about pet birds, butyou should be able to find a web site here that can help you. http://www.wildbirds.com/favorites_petbird.htm

Pet Birds wildbirds.com Favorites About.com Pet Birds Choosing a Bird ... Budgie Related Links Even though this web site is all about wild birds, many of you may have a pet bird. So we created this page to help with your pet bird questions. We are unable to answer any questions about pet birds, but you should be able to find a web site here that can help you. The most popular pet birds are budgerigars (parakeets). Also popular are cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries, cockatoos and African Grey Parrots. Pet birds can live for 12 years (budgies) to over 75 years (parrots). Exotic birds are grown by breeders. The exotic bird trade was halted in October, 1992 by an act of Congress that prohibits the importation of wild birds into the U.S. [The following is from an article at About.com Cockatiels lovebirds senegals, red bellies, African greys , and pionus parrots generally have a reputation for being quieter parrots, the term "quieter" being relative of course. Cockatoos have one of the worst reputations for screaming, largely because they require quite a bit of attention and amusement or they clamor for it loudly. Many of the

38. Shady Pines Aviary - Our Pet Birds Meet the pet birds of Shady Pines Aviary, specialty breeder of Parrotletsand Caiques. The pet birds of Shady Pines. CaptainCaptain http://www.shadypines.com/petbird.htm

The Pet Birds of Shady Pines Captain (Alexandrine Parakeet '87 hatch) Captain came to us as a 3 year old feather chewer. Extensive veterinary testing determined his chewing is psychological and there has been some improvement over the years. Although not fond of hands or fingers, he will sit on anyone's shoulder for hours giving kisses. He especially loves meeting new people and children. He is an excellent talker but his vocabulary is limited to a few phrases. For more photos of Captain, click here! Tuki (African Grey '90 hatch) African Greys are noted for their excellent talking ability, however Tuki must have read the wrong book. Although her speech is excellent, her vocabulary is extremely limited. She is very bonded to Ron, tolerates Gloria, and barely tolerates everyone else! For more photos of Tuki, click here! Teddy (Quaker '91 hatch) Teddy came to us at about 10 months old. Our best talker, he has been know to learn new words and phrases in a very short time. He is quite adept at making his needs and wants known, using the correct words for the situation such as "is it good?" and "mmm good" if he wants a taste of something you are eating or "Rub-a-dub-dub, Teddy in the bathtub" when he want to take a bath. He is super possessive of his cage and surrounding territory, very typical behavior for a quaker. For more photos of Teddy, or to hear him talk and sing click here!

39. Glade Scented Candles Kill Pet Birds! Scented Candles Kill pet birds! Monica Sudds Certified Avian SpecialistPresident Beakers Parrot Society Iowa State Coordinator http://www.quakerville.net/qic/q_glade.asp

Albums Quaker Information Center Wild Quaker Parrots Back Yard Quaker Parrots ... Bookmark this page to read later Scented Candles Kill Pet Birds! Monica Sudds Certified Avian Specialist President: Beakers Parrot Society Iowa State Coordinator / American Federation of Aviculture Lost: One Peach-faced Lovebird; One Rare Lutino Lovebird; One Quaker Parrot. Birds valued at over $400.00. Kenny and Judy were devastated at the lost of their pets. The symptoms were shakiness/trembling, inability to perch, then death. The time between the first sign of shakiness and death was a matter of a couple to a few hours. The candles had not been burned since the night before when the Quaker "Bob" succumbed in the morning. Kenny and Judy loved their pets like children. Bob, the Quaker, was their pride and joy. Every time Kenny would come out to my store, he would tell me of all the new things Bob had learned to do and say. He was one really proud 'parrot dad'. So, I began to make some phone calls. I called several different divisions of the company whose candles the couple had purchased. I spoke with Lee Langsley, in the medical issues department, of SC Johnson Wax. He gave me some other numbers to contact. No one seemed to have any answers. Finally, I was contacted by Carey Manderfield, senior toxicologist, at SC Johnson Wax. From this conversation, I found that there was no one named Lee Langsley associated with the company. The person in the Medical Issues department who gave me this name had given me a phony name. There is, however, a person in the department named Lee Swanson, I was told.

40. Bird Care Guide We now know that seed is not the only food needed by pet birds, and infact, birds on a seed only diet, are very unhealthy. Pet Bird Safety. http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/care1.htm

Bird Care Guide Are you thinking of getting a new bird as a pet? Each species is unique and wonderful in its own way but there are some general guidelines that apply to them all. Be sure the bird you choose is healthy. A sick bird is no bargain no matter what the price. By the time a bird shows any symptoms of disease, illness has usually become quite advanced. If a bird appears droopy, ruffled, tired or hides his head under his wing, this is not the bird for you. If he sneezes, sits on the bottom of the cage, has a discharge above his nostrils or droppings stuck to his tail feathers, there may be big problems. If he makes clicking sounds as he breathes or if his tail bobs, the bird may have serious respiratory disease and you should choose another individual. Signs of good health in a bird include bright eyes, clean shiny feathers, good appetite and lots of energy. Healthy birds eat often and are active. To help insure a healthy pet, obtain your bird from a reputable bird store or breeder. Take your new bird to an avian veterinarian for a "well bird check up" immediately. Good pet stores will allow you to return a sick bird. This insures that you get a healthy pet, and lets you meet an avian veterinarian in your area. It also helps the pet store or breeder maintain healthy birds.

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