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Learn how to take care of large Hookbill, recommended diet and housing setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on April 9th, 2026
Learn some quick tips for getting your fussy bird to eat full and varied diet that could include birdseed, fruits and vegetables.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Regular cleaning and disinfection of a bird cage and accessories is one of the keys to keeping a bird healthy. Learn how to clean a bird cage, what to wear.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Read more to learn some basics of bird grooming that include bathing, nail trimming, and wing clipping.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Learn how to identify if your bird’s poop is healthy or not. Visit Petco to find all the answers about birds’ poop.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Ideally, the more space the better, and three birds should have a flight cage that is big enough for them to fly back and forth horizontally in (finches tend to like horizontal rather than vertical cages). You also want to make sure each bird has their own access to food, water, and bedding areas, with dividers such as perches or toys to break up the space and prevent fighting over territory. If you do introduce a new bird, make sure to keep him separated for a week first to prevent the spread of any illness, and to make sure he is healthy enough to be added to the flock before doing so.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Birds, especially zebra finches, can be very finicky about their nests- my own have two nests they alternate between and even still they try to make a nest in the food dish as well! If you want them to stick to just one, you can remove the extra pot so that they are encouraged to keep making their first nest instead.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Full-spectrum light is light that includes all wavelengths that are useful to plant and animal life. It is beneficial to birds in that it mimicks their natural lighting in the wild. The link below leads to a short article about the benefits of full spectrum lighting. You can purchase full spectrum bulbs online or in most hardware or home improvement stores. http://www.featherbrite.com/beoffuspli.html
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Congratulations on your new pets! Lovebirds can live between 10-15 years if properly cared for. You should have several perches of different diameters and materials in their cage, a cuttlebone to keep their beaks trimmed, and some toys that are variable (some destructible toys such as crinkle paper are okay as well). You can also offer some leafy greens and fruits/veggies. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). An immediate clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025