Caring For Your Feathered Pets | Articles Studio

In this article, I will be discussing some interesting facts and basics about avian pets. I am a cockatiel owner, and have been for the last six years. My husband purchased a pair of cockatiels for me soon after my mother passed away, in hopes that it might cheer me up a bit. Well, I can honestly say that over the years of owning these wonderful creatures, they have surely entertained me quite well.

Beings they are a pair, they don?t act or do as much as a single bird would do, rather they more so indulge in entertaining each other. They both have their own unique qualities and what they like to do. For instance, the female likes to entertain herself with mirrors, sliding beads, and grooming the male. The male likes to dance back and forth on the perches, sing little love songs, and cuddle his head on the female. Oh, they have their spits and spats like most couples, but it quickly ends and they start singing to each other.

There are many things you need to know and learn, to maintain proper care for your birds, but they are not hard to master. Did you know that birds are descendants of the Maniraptora, which is a form of dinosaur from the Jurassic period. Birds are also interesting in the fact that they have a different and unusual anatomy. Birds do not have a diaphragm like other animals and humans have, which normally helps to move air to and from the lungs. They have what are called air sacs, which require two inhalations and two exhalations for each complete circulation of air. Their respirations can get as low as fifteen breaths per minute. Birds are also in a sense like ducks. They do not sweat; therefore, much of the air that a bird breathes is to cool their bodies down.

Birds are very different in another area; where as other pets are not. Did you know that where you place your birds cage, can influence the relationship between you and your avian pet. For instance, if you place the cage way up high, eye level or above, your birds will have dominance over its owner and feel and act as if they are king. However, on the other hand, if the cage is too low, the bird will most likely feel very frightened and vulnerable. The best height to place a bird?s cage is about chest level, thus giving you and your bird equality.

Birds also tend to like to be placed where the owners will visit them frequently. They are very visual creatures, and can often spot movements of things before you will. You should not place your bird near a lot of heat; however, they should not be placed in a drafty area either. Try finding a mutual climate area that doesn?t change in temperature. You will also discover that most birds tend to like one side of the cage near a wall if possible. This gives them a closer feeling of security when it?s resting time.

Take the time to find that special place for your feathered friend. You will be rewarded greatly with love and entertainment.

By Terrie Cogswell

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