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Popular Asiatic Parakeets Of the many types of birds that I'm privileged to work with, the Asiatic Parakeets, by and large, have always been my favorite. They are highly intelligent birds with beautiful plumage and a propensity for stealing people's hearts. Highly prized as pets around the world, they have exploded in popularity in recent years for several reasons. Take a look at the information below to learn more about the most popular Asiatic Parakeet species, their defining characteristics, and more. • Indian Ringneck Parakeets The beautiful and captivating Indian Ringneck Parakeet has gained a reputation around the world for being one of the best talking bird species. The clarity with which they are able to articulate human speech is nothing short of astounding. In fact, many years ago, religious leaders in the birds' home country of India began to regard them as sacred beings, due to the fact that the parakeets who lived in the gardens around holy site...

Facts about Indian Ringneck Parakeets Indian Ringneck Parakeets have become more and more popular as pets in recent years, and for many different reasons. For one thing, these birds are known to be exceptional talkers, with some amassing vocabularies of hundreds of words that they can speak with amazing clarity. Coupled with their beauty and their medium size, these features have made them attractive pets to an increasingly diverse population of bird lovers. If you're interested in learning more about these prized parakeets, then take a look at the information below. It will give you an idea of just a few of the fascinating traits these birds possess, and help you learn a little more about what it's like to live with one as a pet. • Indian Ringneck Parakeets can be very affectionate. Although for many years Indian Ringneck Parakeets were regarded as an "ornamental" bird species, those who have grown to know and love them have found that in fact these b...

               Heavy Metal Poisoning Heavy metals such as lead and zinc are common throughout the environment, so limiting your bird's exposure to them is important. Birds should not be allowed to play outside their cages without supervision. The environment should be inspected for the presence of heavy metals, and the sources should be removed from the area if possible. Because cage and fencing materials are common sources of heavy metals, proper selection of nontoxic materials is important. Stainless steel and welded wire should be used. Cage clips should be made from alloys that do not contain lead or zinc. Lead and zinc poisoning are the 2 most common poisonings in caged birds. Zinc poisoning is now more common than lead poisoning, due to the heightened awareness of the dangers of lead, and the increased use of galvanized materials. Galvanization is a process of coating other metals such as iron with a zinc-based surface to prev...

Bird Nutrition Is Important For Healthy Happy Parrots. Bird Testimonial Confirms It. Many parrot rescues are quickly coming to the realization that bird nutrition is important for the health of the birds. Staff and volunteers get the message after they see results from a surrendered or rescued parrot  from his first veterinary check-up. Dull colors in feathers, lethargy, obesity and more serious illnesses are just a few direct results of poor nutrition. The Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary in California shows a peek into their daily bird feeding routine. This short video reveals tips on healthy bird nutrition, using fresh ingredients and opting for organic produce whenever possible. great dedication to the more than 60 resident large  parrots that live at the SBBS. We normally would save a clip like this for Macaw Monday, but the testimonial at the end of the video speaks for all parrots: As we have urged in other posts, please make sure to review a list of healthy...