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Your bird's diet is one of the most important considerations of its overall care. Grains, cereals, seed should make up to 50% of the total diet. Sunflower seeds should be limited because of their high fat content.

Fresh vegetables: Feed up to 45% of the diet.  Fresh fruit: Fruits, along with protein and calcium, should comprise only about 5% of the total diet but are important and must not be overlooked.

If you do not have the time to always prepare fresh food for your bird we have various pellet diets, ranging from complete and balanced to supplementary feeds, for your bird. Ask your veterinarian which is right for your pet.

Food and water should be replaced daily.

The largest cage you can accommodate in your home is recommended for birds that are expected to be confined most of the time. The cage should be strong enough to resist bending or dismantling by the bird, made of non-toxic material, and designed for safety and ease of cleaning. In most cases, the cage needs to be wider than it is tall to accommodate stretched wings; however, ample height should be also provided, especially for long-tailed birds.

Optimum perches are clean, easily replaceable, appropriately-sized, natural wood branches from pesticide-free and non-toxic trees. The only perches we sell are Bob's Wood Natural Perches. No sandpaper, that can hurt little dirty birdy feet.

During the molting of feathers, additional fat, protein and vitamins may be required in the diet. As a new feather develops, the bird may pick at the pin feather cover to open it. This should not be interpreted as "feather picking" or the presence of mites.

Wings can be clipped  to prevent escape or injury, or for taming and training. Your veterinarian can advise you on wing clipping.

A regular visit to an avian veterinarian for a routine health examination is advised in order to detect potential problems early!

There are many valuable resources on the web for proper Avian care. 

Please visit:
http://www.aav.org
http://www.bird-net.com