Gaurav Dhir 
Below is a complete list of all Lovebird species with links to their respective pages that have more in depth information about each individual bird. Common Lovebird Species: Rare Lovebird Species (frequently referred to as “the rares”) Dimorphic Lovebird Species (males and females can visibly be differentiated) Monomorphic Lovebird Species (males and females look alike) … Read more
Issues with mass production Battery cages, which measure 18 by 20 inches and hold 5 to 11 hens each. Many animal rights advocates object to killing chickens for food or to the “factory farm conditions” under which they are raised. They contend that commercial chicken production often involves raising the birds in large, crowded rearing … Read more
Bird Eggs: Improving Hatching Rate The most important aspects to consider when incubating eggs: Start with Fertilized Eggs: Unfertilized egg cannotbe hatched. Incubation should commense within one week of having been laid. After that, the viability of the egg decreases. When acquiring eggs, select good eggs: Remember that deformed, dirty or broken eggs have a … Read more
The Society Kakariki (Cyanoramphus ulietanus) – also known as Society Parakeet or Brown-headed Parakeet – was endemic to Raiatea, the second largest of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. This species became extinct soon after 1773. It was presumably a forest species, as this was the native vegetation of this island. This species is only … Read more
First of all – these birds are in danger of extinction and any suitable bird should best be placed into a well-managed breeding program to ensure that future generations will get to enjoy these amazing creatures. This being said, some Macaws are not suitable for breeding programs and being placed as pets allows them to … Read more
Some bird names turned out to be VERY popular – so the following web page lists the Most Popular Pet Bird Names Below is a list of pet names that peaple have had inscribed on their bird harnesses. We thought it might be fun to know what pet names are in use / are popular … Read more
The Lilac-crowned Amazon – also known as the Finsch’s Amazon Parrot (Amazona finsch) – is endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico, from southeastern Sonora and southwest Chihuahua to southern Oaxaca, where they mostly inhabit humid pine-oak forests up to about 6,000 feet (~1,800 meters) elevation. In the United States, feral populations have established themselves … Read more
Bird Health Care … Safe Foods … First Aid Instructions In a life-and-death situation when every minute counts for an animal, you can call the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center for 24-hour emergency information at 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435). Toxic: Toxic Household Products … Toxic Carpeting … Teflon Poisoning … Dangerous Air Filtration Systems Safe / Healthy: Safe … Read more
Handfeeding and Weaning Foods & Feeding Syringes Weaning Foods: Sprouted seed is the simplest way to provide your birds with fresh greens and they make a great weaning food. Sprouted or germinated seeds are usually more easily accepted by “seed addicts” than fresh fruits and vegetables. Brown rice is also usually readily accepted (especially when … Read more
The Thick-billed Parrots (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) is one of only two species native to the United States – the other being the now extinct Carolina Conure. The Thick Billed Parrot’s range stretches from Mexico, north into Arizona and New Mexico. Due to habitat destruction, predation and hunting, this species is now only found south in Mexico. … Read more