Bringing Home a New Bird: Quarantine and Introductions

Plan quarantine for a new pet bird, arrange an avian vet check, and introduce birds gradually after clearance without rushing cage sharing.

Plan quarantine for a new pet bird, arrange an avian vet check, and introduce birds gradually after clearance without rushing cage sharing.

How to tell if your bird is sick, from fluffed feathers and tail bobbing to changes in droppings and weight, and what to do while you reach an avian vet.

The everyday hazards that put pet birds at risk, from non-stick pan fumes and ceiling fans to toxic foods and chewable metal, and what to do in an emergency.