Bird Care

Pro Pet Tip: Poison-Proofing Your Home

by Arnold Carreiro

You and your pets are at your most comfortable at home, but if you haven’t been careful with keeping toxic common household items far away from fuzzy, feathered and scaly family members, you’re asking for trouble. Here’s some simple tips to avoid having to take Fido to get his tummy pumped:

Presidential 'Hunger Games' Selects This Year's Turkey Survivors!

by Ron Callari

A lucky turkey by the name of Popcorn secured a pardon from the Leader of the Free World the day before Thanksgiving. The holiday ritual is America's way of honoring a long-standing tradition in a very symbolic way. In the 66th annual presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey, courtesy of the National Turkey Federation, the White House drew an analogy to the current box office hit, "Hunger Games."

by Arnold Carreiro

We all want the best for our feathered friends, so I’ve put together a list of useful information for your bird to get the most nutrition out of its diet. When your bird is healthy, satisfied and happy, everyone’s a winner!

by Kitty Devine

The economy has created a surge in the number of people engaged in urban farming. This has led to an increase in the number of people keeping chickens to lay eggs. Many of these chickens have made their way into the hearts of their owners -- and from there into the house. This has, in turn, led to the creation that would have shocked our farming forebears -- the chicken diaper.

by John P. Barker

I don't know about you, but I find my morning shower to be the best part of my day. It all goes down hill from there. I suspect this little owl feels the same--though hopefully his day goes much better than many of mine. I dunno... maybe he gets to eat a mouse or something. Not that I particularly want to eat a mouse...

The Immigration Of Argentinean Monk Parrots Hoping For Green Cards

by Ron Callari

Immigration is not only a U.S. issue of extreme importance for the nation, over the course of the last forty years it's a case of deep concern for the monk parrots who have made Edgewater, New Jersey their home.

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Pet Tip: How To Trim Your Bird’s Nails

by Arnold Carreiro

Does your parrot need a pedicure? Are your raven’s feet looking ragged? Does your cockatiel have cracked claws? If so, it’s time to get your bird’s nails done, and here’s how to do it: