Birds

5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Pet Parrot

October 9, 2011

As noted on an earlier post featured here on Pet Hooligans, birds make wonderful pets for both young and old alike. However, it is important to remember that birds are extremely different from dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals. As such, care and interaction with birds, especially highly intelligent parrots, will be slightly different. When [...]

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What Does An African Grey Parrot Eat?

September 1, 2011

African Grey parrots are beautiful birds that make exceptional pets. In order to keep your African Grey parrot healthy and happy, you need to follow guidelines for proper care. One of the most important parts of caring for an African Grey parrot is ensuring that they have a varied, healthy diet. With the proper diet, [...]

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Enjoying Nature’s Pets with a Bird Bath

August 21, 2011

As much as we love our pets, it can be a lot of work to take care of them. At a minimum, you’ve got to make sure they have plenty of food and water, get regular exercise, and have a clean living space. Some pets can require even more maintenance, which unfortunately is something not [...]

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Create Your Own Backyard Symphony With Bird Feeders

August 13, 2011

A suspenseful percussion announces the peak of dawn as a Red-Headed Woodpecker drums rapidly on hollow pinewood. “Tchur-tchur!” he cries as he dives like a wave onto a double suet feeder mounted on a fence. Like a sword, his bill sinks into the gooey, peanut-butter flavored suet cake that emits a tantalizing aroma. “Cheer, cheer, [...]

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7 Reasons Why Birds Make Perfect Pets

July 22, 2011

Birds are often dismissed as insentient and boring pets that contribute nothing to a relationship. However, that narrow-sighted opinion couldn’t be farther from the truth. Birds make fantastic pets and provide a number of things cats and dogs can’t. So, if you’re looking to get a pet, but aren’t sure what type, here are 7 [...]

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Teaching Your Parrot Proper Etiquette

July 6, 2011

If you are planning on raising a parrot, which can potentially be a great pet, start training it early! Parrots require an enormous amount of attention and love, but they can take advantage of their pet owners without proper precautions. Setting boundaries and rules from the beginning of your relationship is essential. I have had [...]

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Which Type of Pet is Right for Your Lifestyle?

May 29, 2011

One of most significant factors that determine your ability to care for a pet is what you do for a living and what you do for enjoyment. Are you a working professional? Are you a student? Do you enjoy outdoor exercise or do you prefer to remain indoors in your free time? You lifestyle can [...]

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Choosing A Pet For Your Child

May 23, 2009

Every Christmas, every birthday, even every St. Patrick’s Day, your child has asked for a pet, and every year you say no, but recently you are beginning to relent

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