1. The Parrot Ten Commandments

The Parrot Ten Commandments: 1.    My life is likely to last 30 or more years. Any separation from you will be painful to me. Remember that before you take me home.   2.    Give me time to understand...

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2. Profiles on Popular Species

LEARN WHY THESE BIRDS ARE NOW AMONG THE MOST POPLUARLY BRED AND OWNED BIRDS By Laurella Desborough Over the years, various companion birds have captivated the hearts and desires of the bird-loving public. The large...

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3. Making a Match

Picking a bird buddy means doing a little research.  While every bird is the ideal pet for some bird lover, that someone isn’t necessarily you.  The right bird will fit into your time and space, need as much attention as you want to...

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4. Choosing the Perfect Pet

Before you begin looking for a bird, write down what you desire in a bird. If you live in an apartment and work 8-10 hours a day, you will want a bird that is not loud enough to annoy your neighbours. No bird is perfectly quiet. Finches keep up...

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5. The Right Bird For You

Birds USA Finding the right bird is hard, but finding the wrong bird is easy. If you live in an apartment or condominium and you’re contemplating the purchase of virtually any species of cockatoo…congratulations, you’ve...

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6. Conures

by Sharlan Toby When most people hear the word Conure, what is the first thing that comes to their minds? Noisy, colourful, small, the movie Paulie, just to name a few. When I walk into a pet store or a bird fair that has Conures there,...

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7. African Greys

The African Grey parrot is probably the most coveted of the hookbills. This elegant-looking, 14 to 15-inch long, red-tailed, silver-grey parrot is often referred to as the Congo African Grey. The Timneh African Grey is slightly smaller...

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8. Finches

Relatively easy to care for, house and feed,some finch species make ideal first bird pets. The following is an excerpt from article by Ian Hinze that has appeared in several bird magazines and in Birds USA. A finch is a small to...

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