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Sleep: Sleep is perhaps the most underrated when it comes to bird care. Birds have a light sensitivity unlike human beings. In their natural habitat, birds live by the rhythm of the sun. Disruption of this cycle leads to stress and health disorders quickly enough. The amount of solitary sleeping time pet birds require daily is between 10 and 12 hours. Light exposure, televisions, and other noise within the home can interrupt sleeping cycles. When these pets do not get enough

Bird owners find that birds are less likely to display signs of stress. Birds, unlike dogs or cats, have the tendency to hide their discomfort until it becomes a problem. Therefore, their owners usually overlook the warning signs and think that everything is okay. Often, slight changes occur before more obvious signs appear. A decrease in vocalization, irritability for no reason, feather fluffing, or spending more time at the bottom of the cage can be signs of distress. Alter

The cage of the bird is more than its habitat; it is the hub of its physiological and psychological well-being. Inappropriate design and organization of the cage can lead to stress, injuries, and behavioral problems in the birds, even if it has good food and handling. The size of the cage comes first. The bird needs to have enough space to spread its wings, climb, and move around easily. If the birdcage is too small, it inhibits the bird’s movements. The distance between the

Many owners, as a rule, think that seeds are sufficient for the well-being of their feathered pets. As a matter of fact, this is one of the most popular and at the same time dangerous delusions about feeding birds. Indeed, seeds are a pleasure, but they seldom can provide proper nutrition by themselves. They require a balanced diet that will support their energy level, quality of feathers, digestion, and their immune health. Pellets, fresh vegetables, and leafy greens assist

Pet birds are social creatures, including the ones which seem self-sufficient. Non-domesticated birds in the wild spend most of their day interacting with other members of their group through communication. However, as domesticated animals, the most important part of a social structure for pet birds will be the human family. The absence of daily interaction will lead to boredom, stress, screaming, bitting, feather plucking, as well as other behavioral problems. Being in the s

Bird pets are extremely susceptible to changes in their environment as compared to other pets like cats and dogs. They get stressed even by the slightest changes in their environment and show symptoms quite evidently. Birds need a strict routine to feel secure and in command of their surrounding environment. A consistent feeding and sleeping routine, as well as predictable interaction with the bird, can help to reduce anxiety and counter the tendency to feather pluck or screa