Bird Care

  Bird Supplies Guide Hello! In my last post, I talked about the different types of birds I recommend for beginning birdkeepers. Today I will be talking about the most important for your feathered friend; supplies. Different birds obviously require different things. I am going to briefly discuss the general items for most bird care, as well as a few specific things for specific birds! Cage Bird cages are one of the most important parts of bird care. Your bird will more often than not see the cage as a safe place. A birdcage serves as a place of rest for your bird, and they will spend lots of time in there, so it is very important that you choose a good bird cage. While very popular, round birdcages like this are NOT recommended! Circular, round birdcages can be a huge harm for your bird. The spot where the bars meet at the top for example is very tight. Your bird can easily get their foot or beak stuck in there, leading to injury. Round cages are also often less sturdy, and seldom made

 Bird Care: Lesson 1 Choosing a proper bird This is the first of many posts to come based around proper domesticated bird care. Allow me to start this off with a disclaimer. I do not believe most birds should be kept as pets. Bird care is a responsibility unlike any other domesticated pet, because birds are not truly domesticated, especially many breeds of parrots. It is impossible for humans to fully replicate the experience they would have in the wild, which can lead to many pet birds suffering early deaths from malnourishment, mental disorders, and unknowing neglect. That being said, this blog aims to inform people about proper bird care, and I encourage those interested to look into adopting birds, and to not buy them from bird farms or pet shops. It is also a good idea to understand how different types of birds should be cared for so you can choose a type that best fits your lifestyle. This first post, I will be discussing a few different birds that are good for beginner bird keep