December 13, 2013

  • Training Birds with Clickers

    How To Use A Clicker To Train Your Bird

    Clickers are small, inexpensive devices that make an audible “clicking” sound once they are pressed. Over the years, they’ve become a popular tool used to train small, medium and large-sized parrots. With an average cost of just $2-$3 bucks, using a clicker is a more affordable option that paying for an expensive training class by a professional instructor. But how exactly do these otherwise simple devices work? Keep reading and we’ll take a closer look at the anatomy of a clicker. In their native habitat, parrots communicate with each other by singing and making noises. If a parrot is distressed…

  • Birds In Apartments

    The Top 3 Best Pet Birds for Apartments

    Living in an apartment offers several unique advantages – there’s no lawn maintenance; the landlord is responsible for fixing broken appliances; and some of the utilities are usually included with rent. Since there are other families living nearby, however, you must keep the noise to a minimum, which can be difficult to accomplish if you own a pet bird. The good news is that there are pet bird species suitable for apartment living, but it’s up to you to find them. The main problem with certain parrots living in apartments is the amount of noise they make. You have to…

  • Bird Harness

    How Do Bird Harnesses Work? Are They Safe?

    Allowing your pet bird to freely roam around outside the house is both dangerous and reckless. Even well-trained birds may feel the sudden instinctual reaction to fly away or chase after a small animal. While most pet birds will stay by their owner’s side, the possibility of losing your parrot is something that you shouldn’t risk. To solve this problem, manufacturers have developed special harnesses that are designed to fit around a bird’s body, preventing them from flying off. So, do these bird harnesses actually work? Keep reading and we’ll take a closer look at these neat little accessories. Unlike…