January 7th, 2011 | 
Author: Bird Polly
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The Health of Your Pet Bird
Establishing a Friendship with your Bird
While most pet owners would pick a dog over a bird to provide companionship, love, and entertainment, the truth of the matter is that birds are equally good at providing all three and can even take the place of man's best friend if given the chance. Birds are so easily overshadowed by the stereotype cast upon Polly by Hollywood that their emotional and intellectual attributes are often disregarded in favor of a fluffy, tail-wagging puppy. Yes birds happen to sit and squawk in their cages for most of their lives, but that's only if the owner neglects to take the time and create a bond with their pet bird. Birds, like all pets, can create strong bonds with their owners and can even be trained and enjoy having fun if given the chance. Remember, the owner is the one keeping the bird in the cage. Given the chance to fly, your bird will spread its wings and soar.
There are a few things to understand about birds before turning one into the ideal pet, the first being that birds are living, feeling creatures. They recognize the emotional state of their owner, they get bored being locked in a cage, and they respond to sights and sounds same as a dog or cat. Like any pet you may own birds require love, attention, and respect. As for talking, don't become disheartened if your Polly decides not to respond to wanting a cracker. Just because your communication may remain nonverbal doesn't mean that your bird doesn't appreciate the attention and effort.
If a bird becomes excited it doesn't always mean that it's upset or angry. However, there are a few behaviors to be aware of and if it does seem your bird is either agitated or exceedingly excited, it's never a bad idea to keep your finger out of its' face. Eye pining is when the eye of a bird dilates in and out repeatedly and quickly. This is often a very obvious sign of excitement, as is the flaring of tail feathers. When your bird starts clicking its beak, it is most notably a warning to keep your distance. Wait until the bird has stopped clicking or has been left to calm down over a period of time before attempting to stick your hand in the cage.
Many behaviors, however, are not indications of agitation and instead serve as daily functions for birds. When birds have finished bathing themselves, they will fluff their feathers and look like their flaring in warning. In reality, however, they are simply ridding of the excess debris that has collected between the folds of their feathers. Feather fluffing is also a way to keep warm, so if your bird seems to be doing it outside of bathing, it may be ill. After eating, birds may wipe their beaks on their perch or cage just as another means of keeping clean.
There are certain birds that have feather crests on their heads that expand when experiencing different emotions. If you're bird is one of these, take notice of when the crest expands. Some birds, like the Quaker, will shake quite frequently or bob their heads. Most birds shake after a bath anyway, as it's an involuntary muscle spasm to dry themselves, and some bob their heads simply because they are anxious or excited.
Other normal behaviors of birds include the grinding of their beak right before they fall asleep, which indicates contentment, or the preening of feathers to keep them neat and clean. Preening is only worrisome when it turns into over-preening and the bird is constantly plucking out or chewing out feathers. Birds also regurgitate food to younger birds and those they care about. So if you and your bird are close enough, you may find that it will regurgitate for you as a sign of affection. Don't be alarmed. There is a distinct difference between regurgitation and vomit; vomit will stick to the feathers and beak of the bird.
Keep in mind that your bird was not bred to live in a cage, ergo the tight confined environment might bore your pet after a while. Give your bird space to fly free and equipment to play with. Like all pets, birds enjoy some free time and the occasional good toy. If you see your bird attempting to lift off in the cage or shuffling uneasily, it's a good bet that it's bored or needing some open air. Consider blocking off a room and letting the bird go. It will appreciate it in the long run and the exercise will relieve a lot of pent up energy. Birds will also nap frequently throughout the day. Birds will usually sleep on one leg, and if the bird looks fluffed and is sleeping on two legs it may be ill.
Your bird may also become possessive of either you or the cage, and may even show signs of jealous aggression if you get another bird or pet. Birds also have extremely obvious behavior such as hiding when they are scare or freezing in place. They may even beg for food or attention if their being deprived of either, but if it becomes an issue don't be afraid to figure out what triggered it to begin with and change it. Like all pets, birds adapt well to the wishes of an owner that is willing to take the time to work with them and understand them.
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i got a new younger girl parakeet but i have a boy and a girl at home all ready. why are they mean?
My birds, Polly my girl bird, and Angello my boy bird and my new girl bird Saphena , are all my birds. Saphena is a young shy bird and shes very fragile but Polly and Angello keep preventing her from eating and are guarding all the food so she cant eat. I got her yesterday on November 28 so to day is my second day with her so this morning i took both Polly and Angello out of the cage so she could eat she ate a couple bites and I believe part of it is that she is brand new and she scared still so i know she wont eat mush but Polly and angello also isolate her and i Know this cant be good. i asked is my cage is big enough and every one said my cage is perfect but i'm worried about her..... What should I do?
I used to have a few parakeets and this is how I got them to get along:
Step one: Separate the birds into three different cages. Keep them separated for about three days.
Step two: After the three days, move the cages right next to each other and keep it that way for about 5 days. This way they will get used to each other without being in the same cage.
Step three: After the five days put them in the same cage and watch the results. If they still don't get along, I'd recommend buying another bowl, this one for Saphena only.
I really hopes this helps you and your birds.
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