CARE OF YOUR PET BIRD

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• Hand reared birds are incredibly tame and require handling to keep them tame.

• Give your feathered friend lots of attention, they love scrithches. (A deep soothing scratch on the back of the neck or between the ears.).                      

• Give your feathered friend fresh water daily and fresh seed every 1-2 days. Please see our section of safe foods and treat your feathered friend to some in addition to their seed.  Make sure you bird has a wide variety of food available.

• Let your feathered friend out to fly regularly, remember to keep the door shut to the room and blinds or curtains etc, this is to prevent your feathered friend flying into the glass by accident as they cannot see the glass.

• Always a good idea to let the rest of the house hold know your birdie is out of their cage.

• Fill your sink with a few cm’s of water and watch your birdie have fun splashing around. You can also put a separate dish at the bottom of their cage for bath time.

• Best place for your birdie to be is in the living room or similar.

• Keep a mindful eye on your bird when it is out of its cage, they can get into small spaces and be mischievous.

• It is not a guarantee that your bird will talk or mimic noise but it is possible so spend lots of time speaking with your bird.

• We are here to support you and your pet bird, if in doubt get in touch however if you feel your bird needs medical attention please seek out an avian vet.

• We sell a selection of seed, cuttle fish, iodine blocks, eggfood and millet all good things to have for your birdie to keep them in good health.

• It is always a good idea to do your own research on cages suitable for your bird as well as toys and always read the reviews carefully.

• Birds are very sensitive to many chemicals contained in everyday sprays, perfumes, aerosols and plug ins. Do not use household cleaners around your bird, to clean the room they are in, remove the cage and bird; make sure the room is well ventilated before returning your bird to the room. Do not burn candles in the room and be careful cooking with Teflon pans as this can be toxic to birds.

• There is plenty of information on the internet and some great books to read, we always suggest doing your own research as well.

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Here are some useful links:

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