Sentences with phrase «bird owners and pet»

With the internet, it can become even more difficult and confusing for bird owners and pet store personnel to know what is right.

The Playtime Activity Center was designed to encourage bonding and interaction between bird owners and their pets.

Not exact matches

Christians are birds in the cage, and atheists are pet owners; birds are happier because they are fed well.

However, without the proper tools and accessories — and an understanding of what is involved in taking a pet bird on a trip — bird owners are likely to cause themselves and their pets undue stress.

Pet specialty retailers can give bird owners the information they need to encourage healthy behaviors in their pets and avoid disruptive ones.

Occurrences of heavy - metal toxicity in pet birds may be rare, but pet owners should still know how to prevent it and what to do if it happens.

Teaching someone about birds can be done with training, but if they are not excited about pet birds, that will come through to the potential owner and can cause a loss of a sale.

A parrot can and will literally starve to death if abruptly changed to a completely new diet, so pet stores and bird owners need to make changes gradually.

If a pet bird is mainly consuming seeds, owners should sprinkle a vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplement on top of a fresh, high - quality seed mix and offer a variety of other types of food to help fill in the holes nutritionally.

If traveling to another country, pet owners will need other paperwork, such as permits, and there is a possibility that the bird will have to go into quarantine.

Retailers should help educate bird owners on what they can safely feed their pets and how to provide a varied diet.

Forcing the parrot to come out during this time will only go badly for both the bird and its owner, so it is best to just leave the pet alone.

As for escaped pet birds, Ned advises the owner to put food in the garage and try to lure the bird in, and then close the door.

These small, inexpensive parrots are the first and best choice for any new bird owner who wants a pet that is tame, which is a given with hand - raised cockatiels.

However, there are some pet birds, like those in the finch family, that are not as loud as parrots, and they are great options for many pet owners.

Almost all areas, and certainly every state, has a bird club (and sometimes their own bird show) where pet store owners can go and talk with members who breed bird species that may not be easily available through the usual distributors.

«We reopened in June of last year, with the goal to help increase small animal and bird ownership, and to educate visitors about how to be a responsible pet owner.»

Retailers can offer pet owners the perfect assortment of cage accessories needed to keep pet birds healthy and happy.

Setting up a bird's home is not difficult, but new bird customers, and even sometimes experienced bird owners, need to understand that a cage must be set up in a way that keeps the pet bird comfortable and secure.

Dealing with an emergency situation with any animal can be difficult, and stores can truly be a lifesaver to pets and owners by knowing what to do if a bird suddenly becomes ill or is injured.

With their big, playful personalities, conures can make an excellent pet for both experienced and first - time bird owners.

AFA has a membership consisting of bird breeders, pet bird owners, avian veterinarians, pet / bird store owners, bird product manufacturers, and other people interested in the future of aviculture.

Pet owners often have to be trained to not inadvertently reward and encourage bad behavior in pet birds.

So it's a win - win for the store and the bird owner to keep pet birds active and healthy by using the right accessories in the cage both at home and in the store.

Bird owners need to be prepared with the appropriate gear - and vital information - before embarking on trips with their pets.

In order to travel safely and effortlessly with a pet bird, pet owners need to be armed with the information and tools necessary to avoid hassles and keep their pets healthy and happy.

Larger parrots like the cockatoos, amazons, greys and macaws are extremely intelligent birds with lots of personality and make fantastic pets for people who are home most of the day and want a pet that loves to interact with its owner.

The cage is already assembled at the store, which means if there are any initial problems, they can be addressed by the store, and the bird owner is getting a well - made and complete home for their pet right away.

Even if a store doesn't get the large initial sale of the cage, they can secure add - on sales and hopefully make that bird owner a regular customer by helping them set up their pet properly.

With all the airline travel restrictions, bird owners may be required to take their pets out of the carrier at security to put the container through the X-ray — and a flying bird in an airport is not a good idea.

Retailers should offer a wide variety of toys to help bird owners keep their clever pets happy, entertained and well - behaved.

Not only does Ned remove unwanted creatures from owners» property, he rescues pets who find themselves in compromising situations, such as under houses, in house vents, in attics — mainly gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, bunnies, birds, snakes and cats.

Retailers can reassure pet parents that trimming the wings does not hurt the bird, and the wing feathers will grow back — so owners who like to let their bird fly at home do not need to worry.

Retailers can help bird owners understand that cleanliness, attentiveness to safety and a little caution go a long way in helping pet birds live long, healthy lives.

Designs have changed through the years to follow décor trends, so bird owners can find exactly the right cage for their pets and their homes.

Birds are great companions and providing them with a cage home that they will be happy in is part of being a responsible pet owner.

Unfortunately, many pet retailers and new bird owners mistake this for the end - all, be-all of perching options.

Birds that have a hookbill, such as a Parrot, long for daily interaction and exercise, so a pet owner willing to handle their bird is necessary.

Company owner John Cuticelli says he expects about 5,000 horses, 10,000 small pets like dogs and cats, and hundreds of thousands of birds to come through the facility each year.

While many of our pet passengers are dogs and cats, Pet Jets has arranged flights for pet owners of many types of pets to include reptiles as well as exotic birds and fish!

Participants who owned parrots reported being more enthusiastic about initially acquiring their pet, they spent more time planning and preparing for its arrival than owners of other species, and they were just as strongly attached to their birds as were owners of other species.

However, in most of these situations, the pet owners have special circumstances that allow them to supervise their animals properly and ensure that there are no opportunities for a cat or dog to harm their bird.

For this reason, they are a good choice for bird owners that would rather see and not hear their pets... MORE They can easily learn to talk, however, their petite voices make them difficult to hear.

If you prefer large birds but still want a pet that will be friendly, loving, and affectionate, then most bird owners will tell you that a Cockatoo may be your best bet.

Intelligent and friendly, bare - eyed cockatoos make excellent pets for experienced bird owners who would like a cockatoo but don't have the space to keep one of the larger species.

While it's always best for owners to teach their pets directly, some owners opt to use extra learning tools such as tape recorders and CD's to help teach their birds to talk.

A properly prepared cockatoo owner will have an arsenal of safe bird toys at their disposal and be able to devote a minimum of one to two hours a day to socialize with their pet.

Originally from Australia, these types of Cockatoos are known for being loving and affectionate pets, and because of this, they have gained immense popularity with bird owners in recent years.

While it doesn't happen every day, parrot owners around the world have lost eyes, fingers, and toes to their pet birds, while others have sustained traumatic injuries to their lips, ears, and noses, just to name a few.

While they are gentle and sweet, these birds require a lot of attention from their owners in order to thrive in a pet situation.