Ask the Vet about Bird Enrichment
by Dr. Kristin Valdez Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital More on birds Just imagine if you were left in your room all day, every day. You would probably get very [...]
Best First Pets/Bird Category
Parakeets (Budgerigars or Budgies, as they are sometimes called) make great first pets for families. There are more than 120 species of parakeets and they come in a rainbow of colors. The word “parakeet” means long [...]
Rebecca Loves Her Lovebird
Who doesn't love a pair of lovebirds?
FAQ: Hand-feeding Birds
What does it mean to hand feed a bird? Hand feeding means putting liquefied food directly into a baby bird’s crop (a kind of pouch in the bird’s throat that is part [...]
No More Angry Birds (except one)
So, I was watching Kenn play Angry Birds on his phone and I have to say, I don't get it. Those are some seriously angry birds. Frankly, I prefer my birds on the friendly side. [...]
Meet Megan and Bam-Bam
Meet Megan and Bam-Bam One of the most rewarding aspects of owning a pet store is connecting people with their first pets. First-time pet owners are excited, enthusiastic, willing to learn and just [...]
