No matter whether you’re a new aviculturist or have been keeping feathered friends for years, you can never have too many tips for taking care of pet birds in your arsenal. In our eyes, pets make the ...

Owning a bird can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it is not without its challenges. From the time commitment and daily care to ensuring proper nutrition and addressing behavioral issues, bird ...

This blue budgie is a playful parakeet with a typical lifespan of 5–10 years. Macaws and cockatoos can live to be 70–80 years old. averess / Getty Images/iStockphoto My middle schooler decided she ...

Sitting in the sunlit garden room, a small, light green parakeet gently climbs onto the outstretched finger of Gabe Cooper. Mr. Pickles, he’s called. The little bird is known at the facility for ...

Q: I’m painting the interior of my house soon. What’s the best way to protect my bird? A: You’re smart to take that into consideration. Birds have delicate respiratory systems that can be adversely ...

Before buying a pet bird, it’s important to consider the long-term commitment and daily responsibilities involved. From upfront costs to time requirements and housing needs, certain species of ...

Feb. 16—Egg shortages, bird flu, cat flu, sick people — OMG! We have a serious problem with no end in sight. Here's an update. Just 12 cats in the U.S. tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1) in ...

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing bird flu outbreak in the ...