Practical, hands-on birds advice, organised by what you are actually trying to sort out.
Recall, lead manners, and the habits worth building early.
2 articlesSpotting problems early, vet visits, and everyday care.
5 articlesWhat to feed, how much, and the fussy-eater fixes.
3 articlesWhy they do the odd things they do, and what helps.
3 articlesPicks that survive real use and actually keep them busy.
1 articleHonest profiles to help you choose and live with each one.
4 articles
Health
Tail bobbing with every breath, clicking or wheezing sounds, and a change in the voice are the classic signs, and a draughty cage or all-seed diet is usually behind it. Here is what to look for and when it stops being a wait-and-see situation.
Food
A fat pad you can feel over the breastbone, a waddle instead of a hop, laboured breathing after flying. Bird obesity creeps up quietly and it shortens lives. Here is how to spot it and turn it around.
Training
Birds cannot be litter trained the way a cat can, but most can learn to go on cue and hold it until they reach a spot you chose. Here is how the method actually works.
Breeds
Lovebirds are tiny, feisty, and often devoted to their favourite person or partner. Here is what they actually need to thrive, from company and diet to their surprisingly sharp beak.
Health
Egg binding can kill a pet bird within a day if it is missed. Here is what causes it, the signs that separate it from ordinary nesting behaviour, and what to do the moment you suspect it.
Behaviour
A bite rarely comes out of nowhere. Here is how to read the warning signs your bird already gave you, the different reasons behind a bite, and how to rebuild trust without punishing a scared or hormonal bird.