FROM THE PERCH
         by Dee Hayston

ARE YOU NEW TO THE AVIAN WORLD? Are you considering buying or adopting a bird? If so, please take a few moments to read the following suggestions and ideas compiled from an array of the finest veterinarians, breeders and long time bird owners. These suggestions are based on their experience, however you must, of course, use your own judgement since the final responsibility for the care and atmosphere you provide will be yours. For those of us who love birds (fids=feathered kids), we know owning a bird and being owned by a bird can be one of the happiest, most joyful experiences of our lives~ This pleasure does have a price and that price is "responsible" ownership! Please do not allow these ideas and suggestions to discourage you or make you feel overwhelmed by all the "don'ts"! The "do's" are many!

Start Off Right
Foods
Water
Airborne Dangers/Air Quality
Their Homes/Cages
Cleaning
Perches
Toys
General Health
Heat/Humidity/Light
Socialization/Multiple Birds/Breeding
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