“Like people, birds have distinct, individual personalities. Watch a group of young budgerigars playing together and it becomes obvious which ones have loud and active personalities, which are a bit quieter and which are just plain devilish. My favorite budgie, Tribble, was, without a doubt, the devilish type. He was fearless, a bit reckless and he harassed other birds from the tops of their cages. He also loved playing aggressively with all types of toys.…”
Birds
“The 2009/2010 APPA National Pet Owner’s Survey asked bird owners about the benefits and drawbacks to keeping birds at home. Not surprisingly, the number-one drawback is cleaning up. Birds are extremely messy and need their cage, accessories and the area around them kept clean in order for them to stay…”
“The statement “knowledge is power” may be used in many industries, but for the pet industry it is absolutely essential. Pet owners cannot be expected to keep any pet properly without knowing and understanding that pet’s needs, both physical and mental. Although rules can certainly be bent, some bird-keeping rules…”
“One of the most fascinating experiences I’ve had was watching a small, wild group of mealy Amazon parrots playing in the treetops in the Peruvian rainforest. Each bird had it’s own way of having some fun, but usually this would include yelling, flapping and teasing each other. Some of the…”
“I sometimes wonder if being an “old-timer” in the pet industry, as anyone who has put in more than 20 years in this business can certainly be called, is a good or bad thing when it comes to knowing how to care for pets properly. After all, humans are a…”


