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Behavior

  • Addressing the One-Person Bird
  • Bird Chewing
  • Dealing with a Stressed Bird
  • Dealing with Jealousy in Birds
  • Ensuring your Pet Bird Receives Adequate Sleep
  • Feather Picking in Pet Birds
  • How to Prevent Boredom in Your Bird
  • How to Stop a Bird from Biting
  • How to Teach a Bird to Talk
  • Providing your Bird with Intellectual Stimulation
  • The Importance of Bird Foraging
  • The Necessity of Exercise for Birds
  • Training your Bird to Stop Screaming
  • Understanding Your Bird’s Body Language
  • What You Need to Know Before Buying a Bird
  • What your Bird Needs from You

Training

  • How to Train a Bird Using Positive Reinforcement
  • Teaching a Bird to Step Up

Diseases

  • Aspergillosis in Birds
  • Bacterial Infections in Birds
  • Fatty Liver Disease in Birds

Grooming

  • Bird Beak Care
  • Clipping Your Bird’s Wings
  • How to Bathe a Bird
  • Trimming Your Bird’s Nails

Health Care

  • Bird Beak Problems
  • Bird Feather Health and Anatomy
  • Checking Your Bird’s Droppings
  • Egg Binding in Birds
  • How Psittacines Age
  • Is Your Bird Sick?
  • Keeping Your Bird Warm In an Air-Conditioned Home*NEW*
  • Obesity in Birds
  • Tracking Your Bird’s Weight
  • What to Include in Your Bird’s First Aid Kit

Nutrition

  • Feeding Your Bird: Seeds vs. Pellets
  • Foods that are Toxic to Birds
  • Home-cooked Meals for your Pet Bird
  • How to Switch Your Bird from Seeds to Pellets
  • Important Vitamins and Minerals for Pet Birds
  • Let’s Explore Treat Options for Your Pet Bird*NEW*
  • Pet Bird Nutrition
  • The Benefits of Cuttlebone for Birds
  • The Benefits of Millet for your Bird
  • The Necessity of Treats for Your Pet Bird
  • Tips for Feeding Your Bird*NEW*
  • Treats for Both You and Your Bird

Environment

  • Being Prepared for a Disaster
  • Bird Cage Cleaning Tips
  • Cleaning Water Bottles, Crocks and Bowls
  • Common Household Dangers for Pet Birds
  • Environmental Enrichment for Birds
  • Finding the Right Place for your Bird’s Cage
  • Full-Spectrum Lighting for Birds
  • Hazardous Cleaning Products to Avoid Using Around Birds
  • How to Choose a Bird Cage
  • How to Clean a Bird Cage
  • How to Store Bird Seed and Keep Bugs Out
  • Pantry Moth Prevention*NEW*
  • Taking Your Bird Outside
  • Tips for Owning Multiple Birds
  • Toxic Fumes and Birds
  • Understanding Water Bottles for Birds

Toys and Cage Accessories

  • Benefits of Foot Toys for Birds
  • Bird Cage Styles
  • Bird Toy Types
  • Choosing a Perch for your Bird
  • Choosing Toys for Your Bird
  • How to Make Bird Toys
  • Make Your Bird’s Toys Last Longer
  • Why Birds Need Toys

Traveling and Holidays

  • Halloween Bird Safety Tips
  • Holiday Safety Tips for Birds
  • Penny’s Holiday Wish List*NEW*
  • Preparing Your Bird for Parties*NEW*
  • How to Prepare Your Bird Sitter
  • New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Bird
  • Preparing Your Pet Bird for Winter
  • Traveling with a Bird