Bird Spotlight: Canaries
The anticipation was palpable. This evening Grandma would meet her bird for the first time. The bird cage, toys and supplies had been carefully washed; food, and fresh millet had been purchased. Grandma wondered aloud what her canary would look like; what to name him; would he like his new home; and how to properly care for the new […]
Prepare Your Birds for the Chilly Months Ahead
It’s the time of year again when you head into the dark, far corners of your closet in search of your warm, cozy jacket; trade in your flip flops for fuzzy socks, and pull-out all your soft, snuggly blankets. It is important to remember that birds also need extra attention and care to ensure their […]
How Do Birds Breathe?
It is not unusual for our aviary technicians to be asked several questions while cleaning the aviary. A list of the most common questions has been compiled and will be answered in the blog section of our website. The question we will tackle for this post is: HOW DO BIRDS BREATHE? This question will be answered […]
The Rat and The Mites
Our family has always owned a variety of pets, and not always the typical kind. I remember my excitement the day Pierre entered our home. Pierre was a large, black and white rat with a long tail, and uncontrollable bladder; hence the name. Ironically, I was not scared of this large rat, although I have […]
