Exotic Pet Birds http://exoticpetbirds.org Resources for raising a healthy Bird Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:19:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.7 Exotic Birds – Macaws http://exoticpetbirds.org/exotic-birds-macaws.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/exotic-birds-macaws.html#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:07:19 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=13 Macaws are very unique species of birds. They can range in all different sizes, shapes, and colors. These birds reside in different forest of different regions. They are usually located in the rainforest or murky woods and savannahs. These birds are very rare in nature and have very distinct lifestyles.

Macaws can range in many colors, from bright colors to dark colors. They can also have various beak sizes and beak colors making them very unique. Their beaks can be very dull to very sharp and from long to short in length.

These birds originated in Mexico, The Americas, and the Caribbean. Some species of macaws can also be located over the entire region of the world. Macaws are normally located within warm weather.

Macaws are very intelligent birds. Some species of these birds even have the ability to talk and speak very clearly. Macaws can make very loud or subtle noises with their vocals which lets them communicate with other birds of the same species.

Macaws have a very distinct diet. They usually feed on fruits, berries, and also insects. Some species of macaw often chew on rocks and pebbles to keep their beaks sharp and for calcium. This diet also helps to keep their stunning appearance even more ravishing.

Several of the species of macaw are endangered. Some of these species are also kept as home pets, but they do require a great deal of care. Macaws are sometimes kept in captivity to balance out their number of species. Some species of macaws can live very long lives, while others often have brief lives.

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About the African Grey Parrot http://exoticpetbirds.org/about-the-african-grey-parrot.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/about-the-african-grey-parrot.html#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:06:57 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=11 African Grey Parrots are known as being the best talkers in the entire parrot kingdom. They are able to mimic human speech to the point that you may assume it is a human talking. Another unique feature of this bird is they are also able to mimic other sounds such as dripping faucets to construction equipment. The will also learn and mimic all of those words and phrases that shouldn’t be repeated. They are not particularly noisy birds, although they can keep on talking for a while. You will know if they become alarmed as they will produce a series of sharp, shrill shrieks.

The African Grey Parrot is extremely intelligent and requires a stimulating environment in order to prosper. It is easy for this bird to become bored which can lead to behavioral problems such as feather mutilation. These birds are also very clumsy which can be combated by properly trimming their wings. If they are trimmed to short though, vet attention may be needed in case of an accident.

An owner with time restraints should not keep an African Grey Parrot as a pet as they require stimulation which often times means not keeping them cage bound. Because they become nervous when there are changes in their environment or if they get frustrated, an owner will want to pay attention to feather plucking problems. Owners will also notice a change in behavior once the bird becomes sexually mature as they will be much more protective of their cage and may shy away from new things.

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Exotic Birds http://exoticpetbirds.org/exotic-birds.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/exotic-birds.html#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:04:50 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=5 Exotic birds can range in many different species. These birds can differ in size and colors. They are also different by the uniqueness in their lifestyle and stunning nature. Exotic birds are very rare in the world and can range in many different regions of the globe.

Some of the Birds Among the Unique

The Blue and Gold Macaw
The blue and gold macaw is one of the medium sized birds in the bird family. Their wings and body are covered in two-tone, blue and gold. Their beaks are short, dull, but sharp at the tip, and strong
African Grey Parrot
This bird is all over gray colored with shades of white, and a bright red tail. These bird are very smart and does sometimes have the ability to learn to talk.
The Canary
These birds are one of the smaller species of birds. They are bright colored and very petite. They interact with one another with their marvelous bird songs.
Great White Heron
These birds are medium to large size and are only the color white. They are usually common all over the world, located in many regions.
Ground Finch Bird
The ground finch bird is one of the smaller birds in the bird family. Their breast are white, while their body and wings are shades of brown and black.
The lovebird is very unique, with its small appearance with green and yellow colored feathers and its bright red beak.

These aren’t the only species of exotic birds in the world. These are only a fraction to the exotic birds that reside on this planet, ranging in different color and size. These birds bring out their uniqueness in nature with their different styles and depth.

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How to care for your new Parrot http://exoticpetbirds.org/how-to-care-for-your-new-parrot.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/how-to-care-for-your-new-parrot.html#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 01:05:14 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=7 People imagine that a parrot at home can be a source of entertainment. This is true since you work with and care for the bird. Before you get a new parrot, remember that this like any pet can be time consuming. Many think that because birds are caged they require less work. That is not true if anything they require more.

The first step in proper parrot care is to find the right cage . This will for all intents and purposes the cage you choose will be your pets home. A too small cage will cause the bird to feel cramped. A baby parrot can hurt themselves in a cage that is too large. After choosing a proper cage and make sure you clean the cage often to keep your pet in a healthy environment.

Another big part of parrot care is to make sure that the bird has a low amount of stress. This means to allow the bird a good space in which to see everyone. Keep his caged stocked with plenty of food, water and toys also.

Parrots by nature are social birds. Only one parrot in your home means you must give, that parrot much attention. Interacting with the bird will help keep your pet happy and keep the birds stress levels low. If you cannot spend a significant amount of time with your bird you may want to consider two parrots.

A proper diet is essential to a healthy diet. Bird pellets are the most nutritious diets available. Supplement this with fresh vegetables and fruits but avoid citrus fruit.

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Things to know before buying a exotic Parrot http://exoticpetbirds.org/things-to-know-before-buying-a-exotic-parrot.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/things-to-know-before-buying-a-exotic-parrot.html#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 07:11:28 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=31 Parrots are great animals. In fact, as a pet, parrots can be pretty entertaining especially with children who just love their mimicry. But like other kinds of pets, parrots are not all sweetness and light. They can also be a bother especially when you are not really much into pets.


1. Parrots are noisy



2. Parrots love to play with things



3. Parrots can bite

They may seem docile creatures but they are actually not. Parrots can bite and they can claw. Even small birds can do this like the parakeet. And this is not just the ordinary bite that will not result to a big wound. They can actually draw blood and rip the skin.


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How to train your Exotic Pet Parrot http://exoticpetbirds.org/how-to-train-your-exotic-pet-parrot.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/how-to-train-your-exotic-pet-parrot.html#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 07:21:53 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=37 Parrots are wonderful pets. You will quickly find that these birds extremely smart and their ability to learn make them fun to train. Keep in mind that any animal that shows signs of high intelligence can easily get bored, so your job is to train your pet parrot and spend the time it takes to make your bird into a wonderful pet. It takes time and patience to train a parrot, but with the proper training, your parrot will provide you with many years of friendship.

You can train your parrot when you follow a few steps. Whenever “school is in” for your parrot, it is always best to remove your parrot from his or her cage and train in a small quiet space. Your parrot is more likely to remain attentive and retain information when it is in a new environment. The next thing you will want to do, eliminate all distractions in your home. If your parrot becomes distracted during training, it will not learn well. That means that you need to turn off the radio, television and perhaps even the telephone. Also, remember that parrots are a lot like children. They have short attention spans, so short training sessions are recommended.

In addition, try to plan your parrot’s training time around their schedule, not yours. After mealtime is always, a good time for training because your parrot will be content and will pay attention. Your parrot will also appreciate plenty of praise. Even if you find that you were not very successful, do not let your parrot see your stress levels rise. This makes it an unpleasant experience for your bird and you will have a harder time getting your parrot interested in learning in the future.

When you are ready to teach your parrot a new trick, your pet parrot will respond well to treats and praise. Remember that all animals respond better to praise than punishment. Try to avoid punishing your parrot, even if he or she is acting naughty. Ignoring this behavior is your best bet when training your pet parrot. Parrots do not understand punishment or negative reinforcement. In fact, if you respond to your parrot’s bad behavior, your pet may actually see this as positive attention. Keep in mind that while your parrot will love food treats as rewards, try to accentuate the positive and encourage good behavior with lots of praise and play time. Otherwise, your parrot may only perform the tricks you want them to when some kind of food reward is available.

Repetition is the key to successfully training your pet parrot. Repeating these basic steps repeatedly until your pet “gets” the trick is the best way to train your parrot to perform. This works well for basic commands and advanced tricks. If you have just gotten your pet parrot, start out with very simple tricks, such as teaching your parrot to sit on your finger on command. Find a word for each trick and use it every time you train. Most of all, never force your parrot to train. If you find your parrot is tired or uninterested, then stop and try again another time.

As your parrot learns more command and tricks, you can begin moving your training session closer and closer to the bird’s cage. As they get better at their new skill, they will feel comfortable performing in his or her cage and in the hustle and bustle of your household. Birds learn quickly in most cases, and sometimes just by listening when not in training, which may cause embarrassment to you if they learn something inappropriate.

Training a parrot takes a lot of time and patience. You must love your bird and have a lot of time and dedication to make this partnership worthwhile. With patient training and love, you end up with a fantastic and well-behaved pet that will be with you for a very long time to come.

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Proper care for your Exotic Bird http://exoticpetbirds.org/proper-care-for-your-exotic-bird.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/proper-care-for-your-exotic-bird.html#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 07:18:21 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=34 Exotic Birds are a lot different from dogs and cats as pets. Unlike dogs and cats, Exotic Birds do not need special grooming treatments. Grooming a Exotic Birds should maintain clipped nails and wings and a beak in perfect shape. But this is not something easy to do. A  Exotic Bird owner should be trained by a professional avian veterinarian to make sure that they know what they are doing. If not, never attempt on grooming your Exotic Birds because it might cause serious injuries.









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How to teach your exotic bird some fun tricks. http://exoticpetbirds.org/how-to-teach-your-exotic-bird-some-fun-tricks.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/how-to-teach-your-exotic-bird-some-fun-tricks.html#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 01:10:18 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=23 The first things to have in mind when you are embarking on teaching your pet bird tricks are some basic training techniques and themes common to training any animal. You want to start with things that come naturally to your exotic bird and will be simple to reward and reinforce, so for an example many birds like to flap and stretch their wings. When they exhibit this behavior you label it and reward it with either food or praise or anything your bird likes. You are waiting for the behavior to be performed and then positively marking it with your voice or a treat. With repetition your bird will make the association between these three things and learn to do it when he/she hears the word you have labeled the desired behavior or trick. This simple approach can be used for all sorts of individual behaviors that your bird does in his/her daily life like jumping on and off his perch or picking things up in his mouth and carrying them around.
Once you and your bird have a good working relationship together and he knows a variety of commands for tricks you can start getting creative and stringing behaviors together so they become one seamless trick. An example of this would be teaching the pickup and the drop together in to a little bowl or some cute object like a basketball hoop. Birds are very clever and love the positive interaction training can bring to their lives so with patience and gentleness always at the forefront of your technique you will be amazed at the repertoire of tricks your bird can acquire.

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Your exotic bird. Training it not to bite. http://exoticpetbirds.org/your-exotic-bird-training-it-not-to-bite.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/your-exotic-bird-training-it-not-to-bite.html#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:09:53 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=21 The first step in training your exotic bird not to bite is understanding why birds bite. Naturally birds may beak at objects to explore or to hold on to objects and move around. However, every so often birds will bite. A bird owner will know the difference. One is a natural instinct and the other is a quick and sharp bite often out of fear. Fear is the main reason birds bite. They may be bothered by a change in their environment or feel threatened by a stranger.

Another reason a bird bites is to protect its mate. This does not always refer to another bird. Often pet birds will view their owner as their mate. If a stranger is near the ower and the bird preceives this as a threat the bird may bite. The best way to avoid this is to pay close attention to your bird’s body language. Get to know your bird and know how your bird reacts to different situations. Notice the signs before the biting occurs is the best way to prevent the biting.

The best time to teach a bird not to bite is during this younge age. If you dissapprove of the birds behavior do not yell. Instead hold your bird on your hand at eye level and frown at the bird. Talk in a soft yet stern voice. Birds are able to understand facial expressions. Then place your bird on its cage or perch for a few minutes. After these minutes please play with your bird and let it know that everything is now okay. This reinforces good behavior.

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About the Cockatoo http://exoticpetbirds.org/about-the-cockatoo.html http://exoticpetbirds.org/about-the-cockatoo.html#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 01:05:54 +0000 http://exoticpetbirds.org/?p=9 The Cockatoo is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, but can now be found in many places. There are over 40 different species which can be divided into the white cockatoos and the black cockatoo groups. Well known species of pets include Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, the Galah, the Major Mitchell and the Red Tail Black Cockatoo. There are various other species that are not typically kept as pets due to the expense associated with the pets. It is obvious that you are in the room with cockatoo when you notice the erectile crest that rises after being alighting and when alarmed and excited. Their beaks are strong and heavy to assist in cracking large seeds, but be careful because their bite is also very powerful and destructive.

Some Cockatoo species can live for as long as 120 years, making them great pets for those who are seeking a lifelong friend. They tend to enjoy physical interactions with their owner but can become loud and develop unwanted behavior if they are deprived of affection. One tip to ensure an enjoyable bird in your home is to provide consistent training from a young age which helps to avoid destructive habits. A Cockatoo will prosper when an owner is able to provide significant and meaningful attention.

These birds can become good talkers but will also make loud screaming noises, which is a challenge that requires a dedicated owner who will not give up on the continued obedience training. Other challenges that can be addressed with the continued obedience training includes biting and excessive chewing, which could include chewing on electric wiring that could lead to house fires.

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