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Facts about Indian Ringneck Parakeets

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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...

Bird Nutrition Is Important For Healthy Happy Parrots

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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...

Care For Your LoveBirdS.

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LOVEBIRDS --- CARING Lovebirds are small parrots from west Africa. They are easy to keep as pets and are very easy to raise for breeding. Here is some information to help you care for your lovebird. HOUSING: Lovebirds need a cage which has at least two places to perch, with room to fly from one to the other. A cage with a horizontal measurement of 24 inches to 30 inches is appropriate. Anything less than 18 inches would be too small and restrictive. Perches need to be a size which is comfortable for the birds feet, not too small or too large. It is convenient to have two sets of food and water dishes so that they can be alternated and washed each day. Water must be changed and the dish washed every day. Food dishes can stay longer, with food added each day if preferred, but food dishes do need to be completely emptied, washed, and refilled at least once a week. Caution -- food dishes sometimes look full, but only have seed hulls and waste in them, wi...