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Learn some tips about bringing your new pet bird home for the first time. Find out what supplies and actions will help her feel most at home.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to take care of your pet Finches, recommended cage size, diet & housing setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your local Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
As there are different types of hair on furred animals, birds have different kinds of feathers, each having a particular function.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Teflon Toxicity, also known as PTFE Toxicosis, is a severe respiratory condition in birds caused by toxic irritants often produced by overheating non-stick cookware. Learn more on PetCoach.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Taking your pet on a trip with you can be a great time, but you need to make sure you are fully prepared to take them on a plane. Petco is sharing tips for plane travel with your pooch.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Birds can be fun pets to have around the house, but I have to say that they are all high-maintenance. They require daily feeding, cleaning bathing and appropriate enrichment in order to keep them happy and healthy. If this is not provided, then you may end up with a miserable/sickly bird with no feathers. Vet bills can be very expensive when birds get sick, because there are limited veterinarians that are knowledgable and skilled with avian medicine. Providing as much space as possible is best for a bird. I think I have an idea of the type of cage you want, but this is not a very suitable cage for anything other than a small bird (tend to have shorter life-spans than bigger birds). Even then it's quite small for a bird, because birds are born with the expectation of having unlimited space. You will also have to consider the noise. If your place is small, then I'd assume you have close neighbors. Birds are generally very noisy and can easily make some enemies in close quar
Updated on August 12th, 2025
That's a lot of questions! When getting a new bird, it is best to keep them in a separate cage for a few weeks (quarantine) to make sure they do not spread any illness to each other. Once the new bird checks out safe, you can keep them near each other to get used to hearing/seeing each other, and then gradually introduce them, whether on a shared play pen, or in a cage that is large enough to comfortably house both. Make sure you have extra food and water dishes, toys, perches, etc so that they cannot fight over these resources or become territorial. Each bird will have different markings depending on the type of coloration the bird is (there are different varieties of markings) so this will greatly depend on if you purchase a bird with similar markings or not.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Flake should probably be seen by a veterinarian. The closest board-certified avian veterinarian is: Dr. Scott Stahl of Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services in Fairfax, Virginia, approximately 4 hours from where you are. However, many veterinarians who are not boarded specialists will still see birds. You should check with the veterinary practices in your area to determine if they will do so.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
If your birds are currently laying on a nest of eggs it would be best to try and find someone to care for them at home as the movement and jostling of being on a flight could be enough to crack or break the eggs, killing the babies inside. Flights are also very stressful for birds. If you must take them on the flight, checking with your airline to see what the regulations for transporting birds are is best. Keeping them in a small flight cage that can be covered and stocked with food and water is best to help reduce stress and ensure your birds have access to food and water at all times.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out. Rarely are wild parakeets nice and handleable. If sleeping a lot, might be sick or malnourished. Try offering food, supply heat support. If still lethargic by tomorrow, seek veterinary help at clinic. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025