Secrets of the Trades - Birds
The bigger the bird cage the better it should be wider than wing span
Never put sandpaper on a birds perch it can lead to infections
Birds like to look into mirrors and listen to the radio
Certain types of lovebirds wont accept a new mate after the old one dies
Lining your bird cage with newspaper makes it easy to clean
Make some provision in your will for your parrot they often outlive you
To preserve a cracked birds egg cover with a thin layer of clear nail varnish
Placing a container full of water in the cage and your parrot can have a bath
Always approach a bird slowly and deliberately to catch them
Add variety to a parrots diet with hot chillis or try hard dog chews
Birds need grit to help with digesting seeds
Two cock birds will get on better than two hens birds
Canaries are not very social they are best kept on their own
Cock birds are easier to tame learn to talk easier and make great pets
Wipe down a new metal cage with vinegar and water to get rid of any zinc
A fir cone makes a cheap and effective bird toy
Repeating short sentences over and over will teach your bird to talk
Change the color of your canary by adding paprika or red pepper to its food
Turn the heating up if your bird is sick they can easily lose body heat
Soaking seeds in hot water for 24 hours boosts their protein content