Do you realize how weak you feel if you move around a bit in the sun during summer. The weakness is mainly due to the water that goes out of your body as sweat. In other words you get dehydrated.

A useful way of overcoming the dehydration is oral saline. If you have just a glass of oral saline during the day, you will feel re-energized in a few minutes.

In Bangladesh summer can get quite long and hot. And especially for birds, since they spend almost all their times out doors, you can notice them a bit tired and worn out towards the later part of the afternoon or evening.

If you are a bird owner chances are that you experience feelings of fright and helplessness if your bird suddenly shows signs of illness. Not knowing what is wrong with our feathered friend is the worst kind of feeling and not one I would wish on anyone.

A good way to keep an eye on your birds health is by monitoring its droppings or poop. Every bird species - especially pets - have their own signs of healthy and not so healthy droppings and these can often be determined when you look at your birds poop colors.

It is your responsibility to check your birds poop every single day by examining its color, smell and shape. Doing this will soon tell you if something is seriously wrong with your bird in the event of illness and you could just save your pets life.

To understand why birds aren't visiting your backyard, first you need to know which species are in your area. Then add food and water. Lastly, make sure the environment is peaceful.

Step one, knowing which species are in your area. To determine which bird species are in your area you have a variety of choices. Sources such as Farmers Almanacs or the Audobon Society are great resources. Next you can consult birding and bird watching groups in your area. Third you should visit your local library since they may have extensive collections on birds and may also have information on birding and bird watching groups. You can also visit bird feeder and bird food stores. They usually carry pamphlets and brochures on local species. Moreover, the staff and owners of these stores tend to be knowledgeable on the subject.

birds are becoming more and more popular as pets. There are a variety of bird species and sizes to choose from. The smaller birds are the Parakeet, Canary, Finch, Budgies, Lovebird…the larger birds are the Cockatiel, African Grey, Cockatoo, Amazon, Quaker, among others. birds are highly intelligent animals. They are extremely social creatures… fairly inexpensive to feed… relatively easy to care for… and display amazing colors and behavior patterns that are interesting to watch and have even proven to improve peoples health i.e lower blood pressure and stress levels. The smaller birds… canaries, budgies, love birds…are ideal for apartment dwellers. Cages: Stainless steel or aluminum cages are more fitting for housing bird(s) than are painted cages. Not only will they give longer service, but the older painted cages may contain lead based paint which is toxic to birds. Cages should be wide enough for the bird to stretch its wings.

There are many things to consider when owning a pet bird. Do you have enough room?l Do you have enough patience? Is our house set up to have a bird? If not , are you willing to invest in what it takes to have a home that's "bird safe"?. Do you have the time it takes to care for a bird? Do you know what kind of bird you want? Are you ready for a long-term commitment?

These are the most important questions you should ask yourself BEFORE considering owning a bird as a pet. birds live a long time, depending on the type some live over 20yrs. birds require a lot of interaction and stimulation. If you don't have the life style that would be conducive to having a bird as a pet then stop right here! YOU must adapt yourself to the bird, and not expect the bird to adapt itself to you!

If you are considering buying a parrot as a pet then there are a few things you should know about providing proper care. Parrots are a bit different from other birds in that their needs can be a bit greater. This is especially apparent when you consider their cages. A parrot cage should be a good deal different from a regular bird cage for several reasons. These differences may not seem like much on the surface but when you consider them thoroughly you will understand.

The first of these reasons is that a bird cage built for smaller birds can be too small for a parrot. A parrot cage offers a great deal more room in which to move around so that your new parrot will not feel cooped up. Also, smaller bird cages can be easily damaged by a parrot's strong beak. A parrot cage, on the other hand, is built to hand the rigors that a parrot can put it through.

As unpleasant as vomiting may be, it is a fact of life.  My pet cockatiel got sick to his stomach last week. 

On Saturday  August 23rd, 2008, my 4 and a half year old pet cockatiel, Beenie, was ordinarily regurgitating a treat to his friend, Baby who always rejects poor Beenie's offerings of  food or preening (grooming of feathers).  Regurgitation of food to another bird or human is a sign of affection.  But Beenie's regurgitation was getting out of the normal realm.  He began spitting out pieces of Nutriberries in different directions..  There was a strong force behind this action that got out of control.  My poor little cockatiel was not only spitting out seeds.  He was throwing up clear liquid as well.  It went all over his poor little face and matted his beautiful feathers.

Winter and cold weather has come to much of the country. You may not think of winter as a good time to watch birds, but I find it excellent bird watching weather. There things you can do to make their lives easier and your watching more enjoyable. It consists of three simple things: provide food, water and shelter.

Food Supply

Do you have a pet bird? If so, you might be considering the possibility of clipping your pet's wings. Within the world of pet bird owners, the subject of wing clipping is a bit controversial. While many specialists recommend clipping the wings of captive birds, some believe it is the wrong thing to do. Therefore, before you learn how to clip your bird's wings, it is a good idea to explore the pros and cons of wing clipping.

Benefits of Wing Clipping

Before buying a pet, you need to make sure that the store that you are
getting your pet from is a good, well-reputed one. Presented here are a
few tips that should help you in selecting the best pet store.