Avian vets note commonsense ways to keep pet birds safe during travel.   Across the country, law makers and veterinarians alike are torn as to how to encourage safer travel with pet birds. A bill in California would have banned pet owners from keeping their animals in their laps while driving,

If your bird is angry about her cage, there's no need to get a new one. Follow these tips to go from "cage rage" to "cage contentment."     iStock/thinkstockA bird cage with a top that opens up can be a perfect place for your bird to get her bath, but also creates a lofty perch, where your bird may

Q: Do Australian birds, such as budgies and cockatiels, bathe less than South American birds, such as quakers? A: The answer to your question depends partly on the native environment of the birds and partly on the weather.   Budgies and cockatiels are native to the Australian desert, so they are

You and a bird would be a perfect match if you...Birds can make interesting and entertaining companions, as long as their basic needs are met. There are a wide variety of birds that have been kept in captivity, and each species has its own special requirements. It is important to carefully research

Bird Feed While most pet birds can generic pet food, you may want to purchase bird food designed specifically for your bird. Bird feed should be high in nutritional value and should not contain a high nut content – birds can become addicted to high fat nuts causing them to become malnourished and