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How to Choose a Pet Bird

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Canaries, parakeets and lovebirds are a few of the ideal types of pet birds discussed in this free video series and guide.

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Summary: Having a pet bird is a big responsibility for any animal lover. While on the surface, owning a bird may seem as easy as owning any other pet, birds require stringent, specific care to stay healthy. On top of that, each species has different needs: some birds are domesticated and adapt well to life in a small cage, while some are large, untamed and unruly, and are not appropriate for most people to keep as pets.

Small birds like canaries, parakeets and lovebirds are well suited to live in a typical household setting. There are an abundance of resources available to help you raise birds properly, including instructional books, pet supplies and local veterinarian offices that can treat them. They tend to need less of your attention than, say, a parrot or cockatoo would, and they interact more easily with people.

In this free pet video series, get tips on how to choose the right pet bird for you. Learn what to consider before buying your bird, including how to determine the bird's health, what supplies you'll need, how to train the bird, how to make space in a birdcage, what medical costs to expect and what food to feed your pet bird.

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Expert: Sarah Tingle is a resident exotic animal health technician specializing in dog health care. She has been working as a technician for 7 years now, and began working with animals over 12 years ago at the Wildlife Care Center.

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