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Articles & Books From Nikki Moustaki
Explore the wide world of finches Finches For Dummies is your entry into the fascinating world of finches. Canaries are probably the most well-known type of finch, but finches are a widely diverse species of birds. They actually encompass several hundred different types of birds, including Gouldians, goldfinches, zebra finches, and owl finches.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-20-2021
After you've decided on finches as companions, discover how to get them to bathe for their health and well-being. Learn how to sprout nutritious seeds for your finches and how to assemble an avian-focused first aid kit in case of emergencies.
Photo by David Clode on UnsplashSprouting seeds for finchesSprouted seeds, a nutritious treat for finches, are particularly good during molting and breeding phases and for fledglings just learning to eat.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-08-2022
Parakeets are engaging and intelligent birds, which probably explains the many websites devoted to them and their interests. These birds need protection from some common household items and natural predators, and if your parrot and your child share a house, you need to teach your child how to make friends with your parrot.
Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgieThere are lots of perks to owning a parakeet (also known as a budgie). This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, Parakeets For Dummies offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have.
Article / Updated 05-19-2021
Keeping a parrot safe and healthy can be a full-time job. It’s a good idea to teach (or socialize, more accurately) your parrot to understand or get used to things that can save their life someday. Here are 10 things that all parrots should know. Photo by Bonnie ZimmermanThis wild macaw not only enjoys flying, it needs to fly for survival.
Article / Updated 05-19-2021
Adoption is a fantastic way to acquire your bird. In fact, lots of wonderful birds end up in rescue, maybe because their guardian died or someone in the home became allergic to feather dander. Sometimes a person simply gets too many birds and needs to thin the flock because of a move or lifestyle shift. Sometimes a person’s new spouse, partner, or baby can’t tolerate the bird for whatever reason.
Article / Updated 05-19-2021
Parrots are long-lived animals. Even a bird with a shorter lifespan, such as a budgie or a lovebird, can be a child’s companion from kindergarten to college. With that in mind, don’t choose a bird while standing in the pet store admiring that big macaw or a bouncy caique. Instead, consider the following when picking a parrot.
Article / Updated 05-19-2021
Parrot guardianship has more surprises than you may have expected. Here are a few aspects of having a parrot that you may not have thought about before. Source: 123 RF, Sarah RichardsonParrots can be lot of work, but they’re worth it.
Prepare for mess
If you’re new to parrots, you may be in for quite a shock when you realize how messy they can be.
Repeat after me: Parrots aren’t just for pirates!While parrots have a historical reputation for being a pirate's best friend, in the modern-day U.S.—where birds are the nation’s third most popular household pet-thousands of landlubbers are in on the act! And that’s not surprising—parrots are as affectionate, friendly, and fun to be with as a dog or cat.