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Bird-Safe Cleaning Products and Air Purifiers for Birds

Learn about bird-safe cleaning products and disinfectants that you can use around pet birds. And find out what makes for the best air purifiers for birds.
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Bird Feather Plucking: What to Know

Why is my bird plucking feathers? How do you treat feather plucking in birds. Here's what you need to know about feather-picking behavior.
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an African grey parrot with missing feathers due to feather plucking

Light for Birds: Sunlight vs. Full-Spectrum Bulbs

What kind of light do birds need? Learn about lighting requirements for pet birds, including sunlight recommendations and full-spectrum light bulbs.
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gray bird standing in a beam of light

Pet Bird Baths and Humidity Levels

Do pet birds need baths? What's a good humidity level for birds? Learn what your feathered friend needs.
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green pet bird taking a bath

The Best Parrot Diet (and Toxic Foods to Avoid)

Learn about the best parrot diet to feed your pet birds to keep them healthy — plus toxic foods that aren't safe for birds.
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Maxine the parrot eats some of her parrot food from a person's hand

How to Help an Injured Wild Bird

Are you wondering what to do with an injured bird in your yard or elsewhere? Learn how to assess the situation and help an injured bird.
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Injured bird who has been receiving care from a licensed wildlife rehabilitator

Clipping Bird Wings: What to Know About Wing Trims

Should you clip your bird's wings? Learn about the pros and cons of wing trims for pet birds.
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a macaw parrot with his wings spread out

A Guide to Clicker Training Pets

Clicker training dogs, cats, and other pets is a fun and effective way to communicate. Learn the basics of how to use clicker training.
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dog doing clicker training with a person

Tips for Picking a Pet Who's Right for Your Lifestyle

Picking a pet who's right for your lifestyle and not sure where to start? Learn what factors to consider when choosing the best pet for you.
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woman considering picking a pet dog during a meet and greet outside with a smiling white-and-brown dog

Bird Handling Techniques: How to Hold a Bird

How do you teach a bird to step up? What does a bird's body language mean? Learn tips for bird handling and how to hold a bird.
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Person practicing bird handling, trying to get a parrot to step up using a towel

How to Bird-Proof Your Home to Keep Pet Birds Safe

To keep pet birds safe and stop your birds from escaping, you'll need to learn how to bird-proof your home. There are many household hazards for pet birds.
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Parrot who lives in a bird-proofed home

Best Parrot Cages and Safe Play Areas

Resource gives advice and tips on best parrot cage brands, sizes and safe materials, perches, as well as play stands, bird rooms and outdoor aviaries.
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Cockatiels in a parrot cage

Find a Baby Bird? How to Help

Have you found a baby bird on the ground or seemingly injured or abandoned? Here's how to help.
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Baby western king birds who were rescued and rehabilitated

How to Pick Safe Bird Toys

Safe bird toys are a must for pet birds to get exercise and mental stimulation. Here's how to pick safe bird toys for enrichment and fun.
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pet African gray parrot with a colorful, wooden safe bird toy

Bird Health: Signs of a Sick Bird, Avian Vet Care

Is my bird sick? Here are some guidelines about pet bird health, symptoms of a sick bird, and avian vet care for birds.
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close-up on the face of a healthy green parrot

Bird Training: Understanding the Basics

To help our pet birds live healthy and happy lives in our environments, bird training is key. Here are some tips for how to train your bird.
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person holding a parrot engaging in a bird training session

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