Guidelines For Good Care
Basics
A Bird's Needs
A set of basic guidelines for a life long bond with
your bird.
Bird Sanctuary Considerations
We all
love our birds, right? And we love them
enough to plan ahead for them, right?
10 Things You Need to
Know Before Adopting a Bird
This text was prepared by Monica Engebretson, Grassroots Coordinator, Animal
Protection Institute. Please copy,
distribute and utilize this document in its
entirety for the benefit of all companion
birds in your care.
General Care
Brief
informational bits for good care. For
more detailed information please feel free
to contact us, check out our links page and
also consult your local avian veterinarian.
First Aid & Health
Household Hazards
Every day life has
potential dangers both in and around our
houses. Please see this valuable list that
can help protect your parrot from situations
and substances that could seriously injure
or kill it.
The Avian First Aid Kit
One of the most important items a
responsible bird owner should have is a
special First Aid Kit just for your bird.
Foraging & Toys
How To Clean A Coconut
First off, the
'milk' of the coconut is very good for our
birds, and they will love love love you for
forever for sharing this unique treat with
them.
Positive Reinforcement
Forming A Bond
Forming a bond with an
older bird who is either rescued or adopted
is not as difficult as it may seem. The bond
will grow very slowly and surely.
Positive Reinforcement
Training and its Benefits
Reprinted with
permission from Barbara Heidenreich. A
comprehensive introduction to enhancing your
birds life through positive reinforcement.
What’s Wrong with the Step Up Command?
Reprinted with
permission from Barbara Heidenreich.
Wow. That Bird Sure Can Scream!
Reprinted with
permission from Barbara Heidenreich.
What Happens If
If your bird
went missing (heaven forbid), would you be
able to recognize him/her, could you prove
beyond reasonable doubt, that if your bird
was found, that it belonged to you?
E-mail:
info@greyhaven.bc.ca
