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Best Mother's Day Gifts for Cat Moms: Petco's Purr-fect Picks

Have a cat mom in your life, or is your mom also an avid cat fan? Explore these favorites on Mother's Day.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

First-Time Bird Owner? Essential Guide to Your Pet Bird's Perfect Home

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 October 23rd, 2025

Power Outage Bird Care: Keep Your Feathered Friend Safe & Warm

Learn more about beachcombing tips with your water-friendly dog to understand how to get most out of your dog’s day at the beach.

Updated on November 11th, 2025

Top 9 Mother's Day Gifts for Dog Moms: Unique Ideas Pet Parents Love

Explore Petco's top 9 picks for Mother's Day gifts this season, from cute tees to unique accessories.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Essential Pet Care Guide: Keep Your Furry Friend Happy & Healthy

Search Petco for the information needed about your bird’s body language. We will help you look for the signs in your bird & help you communicate with them.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

My baby bird fell from nest, mom abandoned. What should I feed it?

The easies solution is either Recovery from Royal canin or a/d from hills, both are wet foods designed for cats and dogs but are suitable for baby birds as well, you can draw them into a syringe and feed this bird (many times a day!)

My female bird is laying eggs. What care and feeding tips do I need?

Feed a good quality pelleted diet (Harrison's, Roudybush, Lafeber, Pretty Bird or Exact) supplemented with a fortified seed mix and fresh greens and vegetables. Provide a cuttlebone or mineral block. Always have fresh water available. Provide an appropriately sized nesting box and suitable nesting material (straw, Aspen shaving, shredded newspaper, etc.).

My baby bird is out of the nest and can't fly. What do I do?

As baby birds age, they will begin to explore more and more, even before they can fly. This is very normal behavior, and just letting the baby explore (safely) is best to help them stretch their legs and wings. If the mother bird has been taking care of the baby, they will usually just start feeding the baby again wherever they are. If the mother refuses to do so, gently putting the baby back in its nest and then leaving it alone for the mother to care for it is best.

Lovebird parents fighting after hatching? How to stop and raise chicks?

Momma bird may be a bit stressed out now that there are new babies to care for. Adding in extra food and water dishes so that each bird has one to eat at without fighting, and making sure both birds have their own perches to relax on can help reduce tension. As for the babies, momma bird should care for them herself, however having some commercial baby bird food (most pet stores will carry it) can be useful in case she can't care for them all on her own. As they get a bit older and start to explore, you can start to offer treats and pets to get them used to being handled.

My dog found a baby bird. What should I do if its mother is gone?

Your boyfriend is correct. You should always leave baby birds where you find them. At this stage I suggest you try to find a wildlife rehabilitator that can come and pick up the bird. This link should help you. ( https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/orphanedanimals )