Your bird needs a cage that lets it fully extend its wings and flap without hitting perches, dishes, or toys. As a rule, width and depth should be…
Bird Ownership
How to Set Up the Perfect Bird Cage at Home
Set up your bird’s cage with a spacious, wider-than-tall design, secure latch, safe metal finish, and bar spacing matched to the species. Place it in a quiet, draft-free…
Bird Ownership
Are You Ready for a Pet Bird? Key Questions to Ask
Before you get a pet bird, ask whether you have enough space, time, and long-term commitment for years of care. Can you provide 2–4+ hours of supervised interaction…
Bird Ownership
How Much Does It Cost to Own a Pet Bird?
Owning a pet bird can cost from about $465 in the first year for a small bird to several thousand dollars for a large parrot. Purchase prices range…
Bird Ownership
Are Birds Good Pets? Pros and Cons to Consider
Birds can be good pets if you can meet their daily needs and long-term commitment. You may enjoy the companionship of budgerigars or cockatiels, but they need several…
Bird Ownership
What to Know Before Getting a Pet Bird
Before you get a pet bird, choose a species that fits your time, noise tolerance, and long-term commitment; budgies and cockatiels are easier starter birds, while larger parrots…
Bird Ownership
How to Care for a Pet Bird: A Beginner’s Guide
Start by choosing a bird that fits your time, noise tolerance, and space: budgies and cockatiels suit beginners, while finches need less noise and parrots need far more…