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 Good Birds for First Time Owners Two young Green Cheek Conures perching happily on their owner. First-time bird owners are often captivated by large, colorful parrots, and who can blame them? The truth is, however, that these species are often too much bird for a novice owner to deal with. If you know you want a bird but are not quite sure what                                     type would fit best with you, it is always best to start small. For a few ideas on some more manageable bird species, check out this short list of birds that are great for beginning bird owners. These birds are generally easy to care for, a snap to tame, and are usually independent enough to allow their owners some breathing room every now and then. Try out one of these little guys before bringing home a large parrot on impulse. Everyone involved will be much happier! Parakeets and Budgies.  Th...

                           Feather Care & Plucking Baths are important for parrots primarily to keep their feathers clean and to encourage preening. Most parrots live in the rainforest where humidity is intense. Humidity helps the skin and the tissues of the respiratory system moist but it is the humidity that causes much discomfort even to humans. Parrots would appreciate the opportunity to relish their baths including those that live in dry areas. Quick baths can be given by providing water containers where they can drench themselves or by spray-misting. A parrot needing a real bath due to feathers that have become excessively dirty or severely soiled may benefit from the use of a gentle detergent such as a baby shampoo or a gentle dish washing soap. Bathing should be done by someone who has experience in doing it. It is important that soap or water does not get in the eyes and ears of the bird. All the soa...