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		<title>Bird Watching in You Own Yard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/bird-watching-in-you-own-yard/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Bird-Watching-in-You-Own-Yard-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Birds are one of the most fascinating creatures on theplanet. Bird watching is both entertaining and educational. Although, you may not be able to travel to places where you can watch and observe some of the more exotic species, you can create a haven for theseanimals right in your own backyard. If you really want to turn your yard [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Birds are one of the most fascinating creatures on theplanet. Bird watching is both entertaining and educational. Although, you may not be able to travel to places where you can watch and observe some of the more exotic species, you can create a haven for theseanimals right in your own backyard.</p>
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<p>If you really want to turn your yard into a haven for birds, you are going to have to do some research and learn a few things. The best way to start is by learning what kinds of birds are native to your area. Compile a list of these birds and make notes about any that you are particularly interested in. Next, learn as much as you can about them. Your research should include what they like to eat, where they like to build their nests and what their migration habits are, if they have any. You should also take note of the size of the bird and any natural predators that live in your area.</p>
<p>There are many different bird feeders available, and the majority of them fall into three different categories. There are tray feeders, hoppers, and tube feeders. Tube feeders are shaped like a cylinder, with a landing place at the opening where the feed comes out. Tube bird feeders are great for various types of seed, just as long as the holes are wide enough for the seed to come through. Hopper feeders will be appealing to birds that could be wary of tube and tray feeders. For birds that are smaller, tray feeders are wonderful. If it doesn&#8217;t matter to you what types of birds come to your yard, and you&#8217;d rather enjoy any bird that shows up, you can buy a general seed bird food. The bulk of bird seed can attract many different types of birds, since it&#8217;s got several varieties of seed. If you would rather have a particular bird species to visit your yard, then you want to include a seed or food that appeals to that specific species.</p>
<p>A bird bath is a wonderful thing to add to your yard if you want more birds to visit. They like to wade and splash around in the water, and if you keep it clean, that&#8217;s even better. You can pick from traditional bird baths, or you might opt for something a little different, like a solar powered fountain of some kind. A bird bath with moving water is more appealing to wild birds that normally wouldn&#8217;t frequent a more standard fountain, like warblers, robins, humming birds and thrushes. Birds especially enjoy moving water, and it attracts them easily. Bird baths are also terrific looking in your garden. There are some that love bird baths for the fact that they make birds come closer than they customarily would. A bird bath is an excellent chance to take some fantastic pictures, and just enjoy the company of the birds.</p>
<p>Birds need to drink water. One of the best ways to attract birds to your yard is to provide them with a clean water source. Moving water seems to attract more birds than stagnant baths. If you can, purchase or build a water display of some kind. Try to create different levels and water depths for the birds. You might even want to place a few rocks in the water for the birds to use while they are bathing and drinking. Be aware that if you are hoping to attract some of the larger varieties, it is important that the water display be made large enough for them.</p>
<p>When you are placing the display in the yard, do not place it in direct sunlight. Birds will also appreciate it if there are low tree branches close by. Therefore, an ideal spot to place a fountain is close to a tree.</p>
<p>Select plants and bushes for your garden with care.</p>
<p>Even with a feeder, birds like to eat berries and other fruits. Flowers that have seeds are another great addition for attracting local birds. Try to select plants that are native to the region. Birds will recognize these plants, and you will have much greater results. If you select bright flowers that the birds are unfamiliar with you may be greatly disappointed. Additionally, if possible, choose plants of varying heights and colors.</p>
<p>Bird watching can be an enjoyable pastime for every member of the family. By bringing the birds into your garden, you can enjoy watching them every day, all year long.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/details-for-choosing-good-bird-bath-heaters/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Details-For-Choosing-Good-Bird-Bath-Heaters-150x150.gif" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>If you think that warm baths are just for humans, then think again! Even birds could benefit in bird bath heaters and because of this, installing one in your garden might be a good idea. There are a number of positive reasons why you should consider having bird bath heater. One, you can provide warm and cozy haven to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think that warm baths are just for humans, then think again! Even birds could benefit in bird bath heaters and because of this, installing one in your garden might be a good idea.</p>
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<p>There are a number of positive reasons why you should consider having bird bath heater. One, you can provide warm and cozy haven to any bird, including the rare ones, that flies around your garden. Another thing is that you can improve the beauty of your lawn just by adding this kind of accessory.</p>
<p>When it comes to buying bird bath heater, it is important that you know what you want before hand. If not, you might just spend too much time in choosing what you can have. Also, you might end up buying something that would not fit with the rest of the decorations, thus, putting your money in the bin.</p>
<p>Bird bath heaters are something like the bird bath de icer, which is really very important during winter. If humans can not stand the cold weather, birds also feel cold during the winter. It will be a big blessing for them, if they can have something like the birdbath heaters to keep them warm.</p>
<p>Get some excitement in your and the birds life. Using a bird heater, can liven up the birds. Shop for a great heater; there are many different heater designs and sizes.</p>
<p>The heated bird bath will attract birds and help them stay more often in your garden. You know for sure that birds would love to hang out on a constant water source and you can make it even more exciting by heating the water.</p>
<p>You can have the bird baths in the form of bird bath drippers, bird bath fountains, and bird bath feeders. You can also opt to buy something that is made of more durable materials, such as a copper bird bath and resin bird bath.</p>
<p>You can also opt to buy something that would be a complete set. There is a complete set of heated bird baths that is perfect for different species of birds. It is going to be much helpful during winter.</p>
<p>Other exciting types of heaters for birth bath are also out there in the market. One of these is the solar powered granite bubbler which is now gaining more popularity. It is becoming popular because it is energy efficient, which is perfectly fit for the kind of budget that most people have. Efficiency and practicality are the most essential factors that most people look for in different types of bird bath heaters.</p>
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		<title>Tips On Choosing Window Feeders</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/tips-on-choosing-window-feeders/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Tips-On-Choosing-Window-Feeders-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>There are a bewildering variety of birdfeeders on the market from simple plastic tubes to elaborate birdhouses fit only for the royalty of the feathered kingdom. A visit to a good local garden center will give you an idea of what&#8217;s available and what will best fit your budget. Remember that some of the cheaper [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a bewildering variety of birdfeeders on the market from simple plastic tubes to elaborate birdhouses fit only for the royalty of the feathered kingdom. A visit to a good local garden center will give you an idea of what&#8217;s available and what will best fit your budget. Remember that some of the cheaper alternatives may be just as effective as the really elaborate and expensive models. As far as we know, birds aren&#8217;t great connoisseurs of architecture. The important thing is that your feeder works properly and allows your featured friends access to your seeds.</p>
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<p>Window bird feeder brings human and nature closer to each other. That is because it’s the only accessory that would let you observe birds at the closest possible distance.</p>
<p>Although there are other kinds of feeders that you caninstall in your garden, which are equally beautiful and decorative, the window feeder is still the best and most favorite choice.</p>
<p>That is why, if you enjoy watching and observing these cute and fragile creatures, then you will consider a window bird feed. Now would be a good time to become acquainted with these window feeders.</p>
<p>When you buy window bird feeders, you will find that there are two ways to install them. One is through hanging and the other is through suction cups. Which is better, the answer actually depends on the kind of window that you have. People with glass windows usually opt for the suctioned type while others go for thenhanging style.</p>
<p>Another thing that you have to remember is that they are made of different materials. There are those that areplastics and there are also those that are made of steels. One can also look more decorative than the others.</p>
<p>Because of the wide selections of window bird feeders, you might want to take your time browsing and selecting the available choices that you have. By doing so, you will be able to get the best feeder for your window.</p>
<p>The choice of feeder depends to a great extent on the kind of food that you&#8217;re going to be using. Suet cakes, for instance, which are blocks of fat and seed, can&#8217;t flow through tubes and are best secured behind wire mesh. Though effective, suet blocks require regular cleaning and maintenance and this can deter some bird enthusiasts.</p>
<p>A better choice for many homeowners is loose seed. Birdseed comes in many varieties from mixed preparations of different seeds to specific seeds, like thistle, chosen to attract a particular species of bird. In general, though, many birding authorities recommend a seed mix which includes black oil sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are a very good &#8220;all-round&#8221; birdseed due to its high nutritional and fat content. Unfortunately, sunflower seeds are also preferred by squirrels who will raid your feeder looking for sunflower seeds. (See Controlling Squirrels) A great advantage of loose birdseed is that it flows easily and is ideal, therefore, for low-maintenance tubes and feeders. For more information on various types of seed and the preferences of specific types of birds, please visit Types of Seeds.</p>
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		<title>Information You Need About A Bird Bath Feeder</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thanhlangtu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/information-you-need-about-a-bird-bath-feeder/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Information-You-Need-About-A-Bird-Bath-Feeder-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>A bird bath is an artificial &#8220;puddle&#8221; or small shallow pond, created with a water- filled basin, for birds to bathe and &#8216;cool off&#8217; in, and drink from. A birdbath can be a garden ornament, small reflecting pool, outdoor sculpture, and part of creating a vital wildlife garden. A birdbath is an attraction for many different species of birds to visit gardens, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <strong>bird bath</strong> is an artificial &#8220;puddle&#8221; or small shallow pond, created with a water- filled basin, for birds to bathe and &#8216;cool off&#8217; in, and drink from. A birdbath can be a garden ornament, small reflecting pool, outdoor sculpture, and part of creating a vital wildlife garden.</p>
<p>A birdbath is an attraction for many different species of birds to visit gardens, especially during the summer and drought periods. Birdbaths that provide a reliable source of water year round add to the popularity and &#8220;micro-habitat&#8221; support</p>
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<p>Birds are wonderful animals to get close to. The thing is, they are quite elusive to humans. But with the help of some accessories like a bird bath feeder or any of those bird house feeders, you’ll definitely attract their interest.</p>
<p>Bird feeders and baths are among those items that can bring birds hopping and chirping around your yard. Through the sight of these winged- animal, who would not be relaxed? With their chirping sound, you will surely feel close with the nature.</p>
<p>But what are bird bath feeders? Are they similar to bird cage feeders or humming bird feeders? What makes this backyard accessory so enticing?</p>
<p>A bird bath feeder is just one those worthy backyard accessories that you may buy. With it you, you are not just giving yourself a haven, but much more, you are sharing it to the nature.</p>
<p>Birds love water. In fact, some of them migrate not only because of the scarcity of food but due to the condition of the water. And, this is where a bird bath would benefit you.</p>
<p>An accessory like this can draw the attention of different birds in your yard. By having one installed, you’ll be so happy to see varieties of them, playing and pecking on your garden.</p>
<p>Among the good features of this product is that it can hold bird food for you. Yes, like the bird house feeders, it can also be use to support any feeder that you have such as bluebird feeder or cardinal bird feeder.</p>
<p>And, unlike the bird house feeders, bird bath feeder is installed in the open spaces. It doesn’t have to be in the cage or some thing that closes. With this kind of feature, the birds will not have any hesitation to come and land on your feeder.</p>
<p>Birds can truly appreciate warm temperature. And, if you can give them something warm to enjoy, then you will absolutely be enjoying their presence in your backyard too, everyday!</p>
<p>So, for the next feature of this backyard accessory is there the possibility to allow them to enjoy a hot bath. Oh yes, you read that right! This human treat is possible, if you accessorize your feeders and baths with a bird bath heaters or if you buy a heated bird baths.</p>
<p>The former heater is something that you can just add into your bird bath feeder. Through its thermostat, you may control the water’s temperature according to what you think is most appropriate for the bird.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the latter kind would no longer require you of any extra accessory to provide your winged visitor with a suiting, warm bath. With their built-in thermo controller, you may give them a hot spring experience that they would enjoy.</p>
<p>Now, if you are wondering if this backyard bird magnet is expensive, well, here is the thing. It could actually cost some amount of dollars.</p>
<p>But, because there are always shops that are offering discount bird feeders and baths, then you can still find something in your budget range.</p>
<p>Alternately, you may also go for cheap bird baths or just make it yourself. The truth is, you can easily find a store that would offer a really good deal. After all, no birds would ask you how much you paid for their bird bath feeder.</p>
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		<title>Bird Baths and Winter Weather</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thanhlangtu</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petandfish.com/?p=578</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/bird-baths-and-winter-weather/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Bird-Baths-and-Winter-Weather-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Here in Pennsylvania, the cold winter weather of February brought large number of birds to our backyard bird sanctuary. Many birds such as Goldfinches, Juncos, Robins, Cardinals, Thrushes, and other song birds really enjoyed our heated Bird Bath. My family and I like to watch the birds splash around in the warm water as the thermometer showed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here in Pennsylvania, the cold winter weather of February brought large number of birds to our backyard bird sanctuary. Many birds such as Goldfinches, Juncos, Robins, Cardinals, Thrushes, and other song birds really enjoyed our heated Bird Bath. My family and I like to watch the birds splash around in the warm water as the thermometer showed it was below freezing outside.</p>
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<p>Bird baths are not only appealing to a well kept yard, they also make available a clean area for birds to bathe and drink. A heated birdbath opens up a whole new useful tool to attract birds and will thrill your fellow bird lovers and watchers alike.</p>
<p>Of course, the birdbaths also attract some unwanted birds as well. Grackles and starlings will chase smaller birds away from your birdbath. We keep a bird feeder, that large birds prefer, far away from the birdbath in hopes the large birds will let the smaller birds alone while they take pleasure in the heated bird bath.</p>
<p>Contrary to the old saying that birds fly south for the winter, many birds stay around in most areas almost all year long, including the winter months. During the winter months and, water can become very scarce. Heated birdbaths play an important role in our feathered friends’ lives. Not only do birds like to bathe during the winter months, they also enjoy having a place where fresh water is available.</p>
<p><strong>Choosing a Winter Birdbath</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Material and bath design</strong><br />
A bird bath to be used in below freezing conditions should be made from a material and of a design that if it accidentally freezes, it will not be damaged. Most plastic baths with a relief to allow expanding ice to pop out of the bath are fine. Concrete and ceramic baths are usually a poor choice. Ground level baths are more efficient than elevated baths because they only loose heat from the top. Elevated baths, such as pedestal and railing mounted baths, loose heat from the top and bottom, plus they are exposed to more wind caused heat loss.</li>
<li><strong>Color</strong><br />
<strong></strong>Dark colors are preferred to maximize solar energy absorption. If placed in a sunny, sheltered location, such a bath will often provide drinking water around the edges even down to about 24° F. Dark baths with thermostatic heaters will consume less electricity.</li>
<li><strong>Built-in Heater</strong><br />
A thermostatic heater installed on the underside of a bath is the most aesthetically pleasing type of heating arrangement because it does not take up space in the bath and is not visible. A 60 watt heater will keep open water down to minus 20 degrees for a bird bath with a water surface of approximately 12″ x 18″. Remember that you can save a lot of energy by using a TMC thermostatic plug in conjunction with a heated bird bath (see previous section C). Also remember to unplug your heated bath whenever the heater is not needed.</li>
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<p>The birds will actually make it a point to visit our backyard probably because our birdbath is the only one around in the area that has fresh water they can drink and splash around in. It almost seems like the heated bird bath attracts more birds than the bird feeders we have placed near the birdbath.</p>
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		<title>Parakeet Bird Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/parakeet-bird-care/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Parakeet-Bird-Care-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Parakeets, or Budgies, as they are nicknamed, are wonderful pets and quite hardy to raise and easily tamed. They require some hands on however and until you&#8217;re well versed in parakeet bird care, they may present you a few small problems. Parakeet bird care isn&#8217;t rocket science by any means, but they do take some extra touches, just like any [...]]]></description>
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<p>Parakeets, or Budgies, as they are nicknamed, are wonderful pets and quite hardy to raise and easily tamed. They require some hands on however and until you&#8217;re well versed in parakeet bird care, they may present you a few small problems.</p>
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<p>Parakeet bird care isn&#8217;t rocket science by any means, but they do take some extra touches, just like any other pet.</p>
<p>FOOD: You budgies diet should be a seed mix that has been fortified with vitamins. It should usually include canary seed, millet, and some larger seed such as oat groats. While some seeds come with a lot of extraadditions such as veggies or dehydrated fruits, in reality, it&#8217;s often difficult to get your parakeet to each of those. Do keep away from any type seed that seems to be colored using artificial means. Buy seeds that use natural ingredients, or if colored that use natural colorants such as beet juice for your parakeet bird care.</p>
<p>Seeds can become prone to a parasite called a seed moth, when it gets a bit older. If this happens discard it and purchase new materials. Freeze the seed overnight after you bring it home from the store to avoid futuremoth problems with your seed. Parakeet bird care is something that will take some time to grow accustomed to.</p>
<p>For instance, not all folks realize that in the wild, seeds are not the only thing their budgie would be eating and in captivity, or in his cage, that&#8217;s not all he wants or needs either. Proper parakeet bird care in fact requires that he have a few extras. Those birds that live only on seeds will probably live a much shorter life span and may be victim of malnutrition. You should add some fruits and veggies to your parakeet&#8217;s diet, and although it may take a bit to get him or her to accept them, it will most likely double their lifespan.</p>
<p>Parakeet&#8217;s which live on seeds alone can be expected to survive about 4 years, while those which have other things added to their diet many times will survive to be about ten years old or more. Offer your parakeet some variety.</p>
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<p>Give him fresh fruits or vegetables at least one time per day. Carrot tops or leafy greens will be things he will most likely accept readily, however steer clear of those such as iceberg lettuce which are primarily watery. They may cause loose stool.</p>
<p>Parakeet bird care requires that you also keep fresh water in his cage at all times and don&#8217;t skimp on the food. Keep the cage as clean as you can, and remove droppings daily. If you give your parakeet bird care the same attention you would give to any other pet he will be with you for many years to come.</p>
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		<title>Proper Bird Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/proper-bird-care/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Proper-Bird-Care-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Most of us probably remember Tweety Bird growing up. With his disproportionately large head and equally small wings, he entertained with his many episodes, involving highly dangerous and complex interactions with Slyvester the cat. “I taut I taw a puddy tat!&#8221; is most likely a much quoted reference to his dazzling moments. In light of his charismatic qualities, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us probably remember Tweety Bird growing up. With his disproportionately large head and equally small wings, he entertained with his many episodes, involving highly dangerous and complex interactions with Slyvester the cat. “I taut I taw a puddy tat!&#8221; is most likely a much quoted reference to his dazzling moments.</p>
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<p>In light of his charismatic qualities, it may be a worthwhile endeavor to examine his nature from reality&#8217;s perspective: the fact that he&#8217;s a bird and what that means bird owners around the world. For bird owners, Tweety has a special place in our hearts. He reminds of out the care it takes to make sure that your bird ishealthy and happy for the duration of its life.</p>
<p>For those who are unfamiliar with proper bird care and are thinking about purchasing one, it is important to keep a few things in mind.</p>
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<li>The Cage &#8211; When buying a cage, make sure that the cage is large enough to provide adequate exercise for your bird. The largest dimensions should be with respect to length and width, height. How big or how small the cage should be is a function of how much time the bird spends in its cage. The more time it spends in there, the bigger the cage should be and vice versa. The cage should be fitted with perches of varying sizes so that your bird can properly exercise its feet.&nbsp;
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<li>Food &#8211; Fresh seed mix should make up no more than 20 % of its food source. Seeds are high in both protein and fat, so anything more than 1/5 the energy intake would be unhealthy for the bird. Vegetables and fruit should make up the other 80%.
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<p>Don&#8217;t over feed your animal. This will put unnecessary stress on the birds bone structure.</p>
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<li>Keep your bird away from common household dangers. These include cats and dogs, plants, paint,ceiling fans, vacuum cleaners and open toilet bowls. Birds often unknowing find themselves in compromising situations when confronted with these household objects.&nbsp;
<p>It is important to also take your bird to get regular check ups at the local veterinarian clinic. Trained specialist can often detect serious illness before they arrive, saving you psychological, physical, and financial headaches in the future.</li>
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<p>The article is directed specifically to pet bird owners and is intended for their use as a basic how to guide on caring properly for a sick or injured bird. Please alwaysfollow the advice of your veterinarian &amp; do not use this article as a means of avoiding a hands on veterinary examination. The key idea of this article is to reduce any and all stress to your recovering bird.</p>
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<p>1. WARMTH: Ill birds will sit with their feathers fluffed in an attempt to conserve heat. The effort to conserve heat places an additional burden on the already debilitatedbird. Your veterinarian will determine if your bird requires hospitalization, but if home care is acceptable, I recommend creating a tent to keep your bird warm. A birds natural temperature is much higher then ours at anywhere from 103F-106F. Therefore, what often feels warm to us can be chilly to them and this is particularly true in sick birds. A simple way of providing heat is to cover 1/2 of the cage with a blanket and place a heat lamp on the other side as a heat source. Generally speaking we keep our sick birds at environmental temperatures ranging form 85-95F. This will vary greatly with the individual bird so it is important to monitor your pet to ensure that you are providing the correcttemperature and of course seek your veterinarian&#8217;s advice. A bird that is too hot will have very sleek feathers held tightly to the body, will hold its wings (shoulders) slightly away from its body and may pant. If you see any of these signs your bird is much too warm and the environmental temperature should be reduced accordingly. For night warmth I recommend using a red light. Ill birds, just like ill people, require rest and if kept under bright lights all night they will become sleep deprived. Also, during the day it is important to provide light so that they may be encouraged to eat and can be monitored. Therefore, the entire cage should never be covered during the day. I don&#8217;t recommend heating pads because it is very difficult to regulate the temperature. If a bird is not perching and sitting directly on the pad they can easily become overheated or burned. And in my experience baby birds that are raised on heating pad quickly become dehydrated and again are subject to burns.</p>
<p>2. STRESS: Debilitated birds must be kept in a stress free situation. Often what appears normal to us can cause stress in our feathered friends. I suggest taking a close look at your bird&#8217;s environment with a critical eye to determine what may be stress factors. Some common ones include, the bird in the center of house traffic with no chance to rest, cigarette smoke or aerosols in the birds environment, lack of darkness/sleep time at night, other pets, small children, too much visual stimuli (cage directly in front of a window), competition from cage mates, too much handling, poor nutrition and temperature extremes (such as birds kept in kitchens). I recommend that sick birds be left in their cage and allowed to calmly recuperate. Think of this as bed rest foryour pet! Too much handling can stress the bird and will require the bird to use additional calories. If the bird is housed with other birds, it is usually best to remove the bird to a single cage. Some birds can become too stressed when separated from the colony so you should seek your veterinarian&#8217;s advice on how to cage yoursick pet. However, generally removing the bird from the group will reduce the stress of competition for nutrition and allow for medicating easily and better monitoring. Of course, if infectious disease is suspected, then the pet must be moved into an isolation cage and at least a separate room &#8211; preferably a separate house with no other birds.</p>
<p>3. NUTRITION: If your doctor made dietary recommendations, now is not the time to implement change. Changes in the type of diet will cause enormous stress to your bird and should be started when the bird has recovered. Always discuss how and when to made dietary changes with your pet&#8217;s doctor. Generally, I recommend offering all the bird&#8217;s favorite foods during illness because many ill birds become anorexic and can be lost due to starvation. If your bird is normally a seedeater but not currently eating, try placing millets sprays in the cage which most birds enjoy. The important thing to remember is that it has taken months to years for the bird to become malnourished and this cannot be corrected in a day or a week. Slow changes are essential for the ill bird. If you are unable to get your pet to eat he/she should be hospitalized for gavage feeding and further care. Birds have a high metabolic rate and can quickly starve. Thus, a pet bird that stops eating should always be assumed to be critically ill, certainly the potential for fatality is present. Lastly, if your bird is a hand reared baby and is not eating due to illness, you can often revert them back to hand feeding (syringe feeding) during the convalescent period. A good hand rearing formula should be used. The formula should be mixed with hot water as directed on the bag and offered to the bird. Do not force the bird to eat. Pet owners should never force feed their birds. A bird can easily aspirate (inhale food) and develop pneumonia and force-feeding causes enormous stress to your bird. Reverting to hand feeding is only of use for those birds that willingly accept feeding from the syringe. Also, if hand feeding, the formula must be warmed correctly (follow the advice on the formula bag and that of your veterinarian) to avoid food burns from too hot formula and crop stasis from formula fed at too cool a temperature.</p>
<p>4. MEDICATING: Routes: 1. Injectable, 2. In water or Food, 3. Topical, 4. Oral I prefer not to medicate in the pet&#8217;s water or the food. Medication given in this way often causes a change in the taste and can potentially cause the bird to reduce their food and water intake. Also, when medication is placed in the food or water it is very difficult to determine how much of the medication the pet has actually ingested. Thus, in my opinion the best routes are injectable and oral. Topical medication often is not of use to the pet and will cause oily feathers.</p>
<p>Prior to taking your bird home, you should be shown how to appropriately medicate your bird by the doctor or technician. Briefly, the patient should be held in an upright position and the syringe containing the medicationshould be gently introduced from the left side of the mouth and angled to the right side. Most birds will attempt to bite the syringe allowing it to be easily introduced into the oral cavity. Slowly depress the plunger on the syringe to dispense the medication into the lower portion of the beak. If the pet struggles while medicating, stop for a few moments and then try again. You should advise your veterinarian if you are unable to medicate your pet. Medication can be mixed with a flavoring agent (FlavorX), which will help to reduce some resistance. Occasionally, depending on the reason for treatment, your doctor may be able to give a long acting injection in place of oral medication but this has limited uses and thus is not available for every pet.</p>
<p>5. FOLLOW-UP EXAMINATIONS: As soon as illness was detected in your pet he/she was taken to theveterinarian for a through physical examination and diagnostic work-up including laboratory testing. Unfortunately, many people will see that their pet is improving and don&#8217;t realize that a follow-up exam is necessary. I always suggest rechecking the patient at variable intervals depending on the state of debilitation. The recheck exam allows your doctor to assess the patient&#8217;s response to treatment and the owner&#8217;s compliance with instructions. Many times in the course of treating an exotic pet the treatment must be altered somewhat to ensure the best response. These rechecks are also used as a way of reinforcing the changes needed for the bird to remain healthy. Additionally, lab values can be rechecked to ensure that the patient is truly recovering and not just feeling well enough again to resume hiding any weakness.</p>
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<p>I can&#8217;t stress the importance of this follow up enough, it is extremely important to the health of your bird.</p>
<p>Most importantly, follow the advice of your veterinarian and ask questions to ensure that you completely understand what is needed of you to get your pet back to health.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/5-top-tips-on-buying-a-bird-cage/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/5-Top-Tips-on-Buying-a-Bird-Cage-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>You should know precisely what you are interested in when selecting bird cages. It is an extremely important choice for the well-being of the pet birds. The bird cage will likely be home for almost all of your bird&#8217;s everyday living, so the cage should be a secure along with safe spot for birds, as well as [...]]]></description>
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<p>You should know precisely what you are interested in when selecting bird cages. It is an extremely important choice for the well-being of the pet birds. The bird cage will likely be home for almost all of your bird&#8217;s everyday living, so the cage should be a secure along with safe spot for birds, as well as a pleasant place to play and rest.</p>
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<p>If you are new to bird keeping, the range of options, materials, designs and sizes can be extremely confusing, actually bewildering, so listed here are some vital tips to be considered when purchasing bird cages:</p>
<p>Purchase the biggest bird cage you possibly can</p>
<p>The most common blunder when purchasing a cage is deciding on one that is way too small. Buy the largest sized cage you can afford for the comfort as well as health of one&#8217;s birds. There are bare minimum cage size demands for different bird species and if you would like to keep a number of birds the cage dimension must be proportionately larger.</p>
<p>Bar spacing is crucial</p>
<p>Combined with the cage size, your bar spacing and breadth are vital on your bird&#8217;s safety. Too wide bar spacing and they will get their heads stuck in between the bars or perhaps escape; too small and they are able to get feet, beaks or wings caught and cause injury. Also the particular thickness is essential. For smaller birds a thin diameter wire is going to be adequate. However the larger the bird, the more substantial and more powerful the bars will have to be in order to avoid the bars getting bent or perhaps broken.</p>
<p>Keep your birds in appropriate shape</p>
<p>Buying a bird cage of the proper shape is actually significant for the health of your birds. Round cages should be avoided in general as this can cause disorientation and psychological disorders in some birds. Rectangular cages tend to be ideal and also, for most birds, breadth is more essential than height. This is especially true for smaller birds such as parakeets, finches and canaries as they have a tendency to fly back and forth in the cage allowing them to exercise.</p>
<p>A bird cage must be easy to clean</p>
<p>Hygiene of the birds should also be key point when selecting any bird cage for your feathered buddies. The bird cage needs to have easy access for cleaning, ideally since birds are untidy creatures. Consequently choose a cage in which your hand can easily reach directly into each place. Cages with broader doors as well as the ones having trays that can be readily taken out are the best options.</p>
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<p>Safety is paramount</p>
<p>The most important item to consider when selecting bird cages is safety. The materials from which the cage will be constructed, virtually any sharp corners or edges, use of materials and paints are all aspects which can impact the safety of your pet bird.</p>
<p>Cages should be manufactured from stainless steel or finished with non-toxic paint and oven-baked to make a tough coating. Plastic coated wire is not recommended. Soft or fragile plastics can be simply broken and also consumed easily by birds. If the cage wires are welded together, these ought to be strong enough in order to avoid breakage by the bird and any cut edges should be smoothed and well finished to avoid damage.</p>
<p>Keep these kind of points in mind when you are investing in a bird cage and you can have the pleasure of your birds in the understanding that you have provided a comfortable, safe and sound environment to reside.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.petandfish.com/bird-care/playing-with-bird-toys/"><img width="120" height="120" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Playing-with-Bird-Toys-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>You have purchased the best and brightest bird toys inPortland for you bird. They are all safe and approved byan Avian Veterinarian. They look like lots of fun, but your bird refuses to play with them. What do you do? In many ways our pets are like children. We are responsible for their well-being and happiness. At times we will need to teach them how [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Playing-with-Bird-Toys.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-509" src="http://www.petandfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Playing-with-Bird-Toys.jpg" alt="" width="304" height="340" /></a>You have purchased the best and brightest bird toys inPortland for you bird. They are all safe and approved byan Avian Veterinarian. They look like lots of fun, but your bird refuses to play with them. What do you do? In many ways our pets are like children.</p>
<p>We are responsible for their well-being and happiness. At times we will need to teach them how to do something. For birds, this means showing them how to play with their toys.</p>
<p>Experts agree that your bird will associate your nose with its own beak. So in order to teach them how a toy works, you may have to “nose” the toy. Show the bird all of the fun features and play with it in an excited manner. You may feel extremely silly doing this, but chances are the bird will follow your lead and play with bird toys inPortland that he otherwise was not interested in touching. With time your bird will probably become less and less interested in the toys in its cage, even with your enthusiastic example. Like children (and often adults!), birds get bored with repetitive activities like playing with the same toy all the time.</p>
<p>It is important to keep a variety of toys on hand that satisfy birds’ natural desires for foraging, plucking and preening, as well as toys that are simply meant to entertain like swings and boings. This way you can rotate toys in and out of the cage as needed. If you discover that your bird only likes to play with certain parts of toys, you can actually buy individual pieces to build your own bird toys in Portland.</p>
<p>Chains, bells, quicklinks, vine rings, wood balls and more can be purchased separately. This is a great way to customize toys to your bird’s own unique personality and preferences and keep him stimulated and satisfied. Of course, you need to choose parts carefully making sure that they are size appropriate and safe for your particular species of bird.</p>
<p>Even with the best bird toys in Portland hanging in the cage, it is still important to make time to play with and handle your bird. Bird toys promote better behavior and stimulate your pet intellectually. Entertaining andplaying with your bird yourself will build a loving, lasting bond and make him happier even when you are not around, which in turn will make his cage and his toys more enjoyable.</p>
<p>You have purchased the best and brightest bird toys in Portland for you bird. They are all safe and approved by an Avian Veterinarian. They look like lots of fun, but your bird refuses to play with them. What do you do?In many ways our pets are like children. We are responsible for their well-being and happiness. At times we will need to teach them how to do something. For birds, this means showing them how to play with their toys. Experts agree that your bird will associate your nose with its own beak. So in order to teach them how a toy works, you may have to “nose” the toy. Show the bird all of the fun features and play with it in an excited manner. You may feel extremely silly doing this, but chances are the bird will follow your lead and play with bird toys in Portland that he otherwise was not interested in touching. With time your bird will probably become less and less interested in the toys in its cage, even with your enthusiastic example. Like children (and often adults!), birds get bored with repetitive activities like playing with the same toy all the time. It is important to keep a variety of toys on hand that satisfy birds’ natural desires for foraging, plucking and preening, as well as toys that are simply meant to entertain like swings and boings.</p>
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<p>This way you can rotate toys in and out of the cage as needed. If you discover that your bird only likes to playwith certain parts of toys, you can actually buyindividual pieces to build your own bird toys in Portland. Chains, bells, quicklinks, vine rings, wood balls and more can be purchased separately. This is a great way to customize toys to your bird’s own unique personality and preferences and keep him stimulated and satisfied. Of course, you need to choose parts carefully making sure that they are size appropriate and safe for your particular species of bird. Even with the best <a href="http://www.parrotperch.com/Toys.html" target="_blank">bird toys Portland</a> hanging in the cage, it is still important to make time to play with and handle your bird. Bird toyspromote better behavior and stimulate your pet intellectually. Entertaining and playing with your bird yourself will build a loving, lasting bond and make him happier even when you are not around, which in turn will make his cage and his toys more enjoyable.</p>
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