Congrats on welcoming home your new bird

THE PETCO NEW BIRD GUIDE

We’ll help you navigate the exciting journey into pet parenthood with helpful tips, expert guidance and shopping recommendations for all your milestones together.

Colorful bird pirched on a piece of wood.

1. Building your bird’s home
2. Keeping your bird healthy
3. Finding the right nutrition
4. Building your bird’s grooming routine
5. Understanding your bird
6. Care sheets for every species

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1. Building your bird’s home

Help them feel safe and comfortable in their new home.

1. Building your bird’s home

Help them feel safe and comfortable in their new home.

Habitats

Your bird’s habitat should be large enough for them to fully spread both of their wings without touching the sides of their habitat, if not larger.

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Litter and Liners

Paper-based options help keep their habitat clean and maintenance easy by catching droppings.

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Perches and Playstands

Provide a place to stand, climb and play to help them stay physically and mentally healthy.

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Habitats

Your bird’s habitat should be large enough for them to fully spread both of their wings without touching the sides of their habitat, if not larger.

Shop Habitats
Litter and Liners

Paper-based options help keep their habitat clean and maintenance easy by catching droppings.

Shop Bird Litter
Perches and Playstands

Provide a place to stand, climb and play to help them stay physically and mentally healthy.

Shop Perches and Playstands

Habitats
Litter and Liners
Perches and Playstands

1

You & Me Cockatiel Ranch House Bird Cage, 20" L x 16" W x 29" H

2

You & Me Parrot Open Top Cage

3

You & Me Finch Rectangle Flight Cage

1

So Phresh 20L Paper Bird Litter

2

So Phresh Odor Control Crumbled Pine Bird Litter, 10 lbs.

3

So Phresh Gravel Paper Liner for Bird Habitats, 11" X 17", 7 Count

1

You & Me Chirp Up The Ladder Rope & Wood Bird Perch, Large

2

You & Me Bird Perch Swing with Bells, Medium

3

You & Me Expresso Yourself Java Wood Perch, Medium

2. keeping your bird happy

Playing with your bird every day helps build their confidence and comfort level to help strengthen their bond with people.

2. keeping your bird happy

Playing with your bird every day helps build their confidence and comfort level to help strengthen their bond with people.

Toys

Not only should you buy a variety of toys to help keep them mentally engaged, but also try rotating them regularly so your bird doesn’t get bored.

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Play Gym

Provide daily stimulation to help their brain stay sharp.

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Toys

Not only should you buy a variety of toys to help keep them mentally engaged, but also try rotating them regularly so your bird doesn’t get bored.

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Play Gym

Provide daily stimulation to help their brain stay sharp.

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Toys
Play Gyms

1

Insight ActiviToys for Parrots

2

You & Me Mirrored Bead Bird Toy

3

You & Me Reach for The Stars Noisemaking Bird Toy, Small

1

Prevue Pet Products Pop Up Park

2

Caitec Acrobird Playland, 20" Base

3

Prevue Pet Products Small Parrot Playstand, 17.6" L X 16.5" W X 59" H

3. Finding the right nutrition

Set a strong foundation for their physical health with quality nutrition.

3. Finding the right nutrition

Set a strong foundation for their physical health with quality nutrition.

Food

Species-specific bird food provides the well-rounded nutrition they need for vitality and longevity.

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Treats

Use treats to teach your bird new tricks to help them gain social skills.

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Feeders and Waterers

Ensure fresh water and food are available at all times.

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Food

Species-specific bird food provides the well-rounded nutrition they need for vitality and longevity.

Shop Bird Food
Litter and Liners

Paper-based options help keep their habitat clean and maintenance easy by catching droppings.

Shop Bird Litter
Perches and Playstands

Provide a place to stand, climb and play to help them stay physically and mentally healthy.

Shop Perches and Playstands

Food
Treats
Feeders and Waterers

1

Higgins Vita Seed - Parakeet, 2.5 lb

2

Higgins Sunburst - Conure, 3 lb

3

ZuPreem AvianMaintenance FruitBlend Premium Bird Diet for Medium & Large Birds, 3.5 lbs.

1

Vitakraft Crunch Sticks Variety Pack Parakeet Treat, 2.5 oz., Count of 3

2

Higgins Sunburst Gourmet Natural Treats - Fruit & Veggies Small, 3 oz

3

Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Honey Stick Cockatiel Treats

1

You & Me Plastic Bird Cage Cup - Large

2

You & Me Stainless Steel Coop Cup with Clamp, Medium

3

Insight Millet Spray Holder

4. BUILDING YOUR BIRD’S GROOMING ROUTINE

Birds have grooming needs, too! These basics can help keep their health on track.

4. BUILDING YOUR BIRD’S GROOMING ROUTINE

Birds have grooming needs, too! These basics can help keep their health on track.

Cuttlebones

As your bird pecks and chews, cuttlebones help naturally trim their beak and provide calcium for their bones.

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Bird Baths and Misters

Help birds keep their feathers clean as they preen them while also hydrating their skin.

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Nail Care

While some perches help grind birds’ nails naturally, their nails sometimes need extra care to stay at a comfortable length. Birds only need one concrete perch as more than one can irritate the bottom of their feet.

Shop Nail Care

Cuttlebones

As your bird pecks and chews, cuttlebones help naturally trim their beak and provide calcium for their bones.

Shop Cuttlebones
Bird Baths and Misters

Help birds keep their feathers clean as they preen them while also hydrating their skin.

Shop Bird Baths
Nail Care

While some perches help grind birds’ nails naturally, their nails sometimes need extra care to stay at a comfortable length. Birds only need one concrete perch as more than one can irritate the bottom of their feet.

Shop Nail Care

Cuttlebones
Bird Baths
Nail Care

1

Penn Plax E2 Natural Cuttlebones, Pack of 2 cuttlebones

2

You & Me Bird Cuttlebones, Pack of 2

3

Zoo Med Vegetable Bird Banquet Block, Small

1

Lixit Quick Lock Bird Bath

2

Petco Bird Bath with Mirror

3

Hagen Vision Bird Bath, 5" L X 7" W X 4.5" H

1

You & Me Bird Nail Clippers

5. Understanding your bird

Birds are intelligent animals who need time to adjust to their new environment. Below are some key characteristics to know so you can help them adjust:

Socializiation

Birds need continual stimulation in their habitats, and some types of pet birds can become frustrated or bored if they are not allowed time out of their habitat every day for interaction.

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Vocal behaviors

Each bird species has different chatters, chirps and noise levels. Knowing what is considered normal for your bird can help you spot issues.

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Preening vs. plucking

Preening is a normal, healthy behavior while plucking may be a sign of an underlying health problem, stress or boredom.

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6. SPECIES-SPECIFIC CARE SHEETS

Once your bird’s essentials are squared away, help support every aspect of their health by learning about the nuances of their specific species.

Congrats on welcoming home your new bird

THE PETCO NEW BIRD GUIDE

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1. Building your bird’s home