Bird Care Articles
We can never learn too much about our birds care and feeding

Acclimating your new Bird - Help your new bird make a smooth, safe transition to her new home.  A few simple steps can make the difference. by Carol Heesen
The Closed aviary system - the basis of disease control.  Why a closed aviary is crucial for serious breeders.
Cites - Finches listed on by Robert Black
Hot weather care for birds - How to reduce the stress of hot weather for our pet birds by Carol Heesen.
Taking great Bird photos - Anne Townsend 
Weights of Pet Birds - average weights for a variety of species. 
Recording Bird Songs - How to record Bird song for scientific study by Luis Baptista

Why Give Vitamins?  - The role of Vitamins in your birds diet. What they do and what happens when they are deficient. by Dr. Colin Davis
Daily essentials to the Rescue - after rescuing some bald, lethargic, under nourished Lady Gouldians, Lorraine McGinnis, Lady Gouldian breeder and Photographer,  created a photo journal of their recovery.  This is a MUST SEE! 
Maintaining a Mealworm Farm - buying meal worms can be costly.  Here is a fast, easy way to grow your own. by Carol Heesen
Sprouting seed - sprouted seed is a great stimulus to breeding.  Here is an easy way to sprout seeds safely. by Carol Heesen
Getting Birds to try new foods - Lady gouldians are particularly picky eaters.  Here are some tricks to help yours try new foods eat a healthy diet. by Carol Heesen

Avian First Aid Kits - We asked our customers to help us develop this list of basic first aid supplies.  Be prepared for the next avian crisis! by Carol Heesen
Canker - widespread in Budgies and canaries.  What it is and how to treat.
Health Program- Finch/canary  - basic steps to optimize Finch and canary health by Vetafarm
Health Program - Budgie - basic steps to optimize Budgie health by Vetafarm
 Health Program- Parrot - basic steps to optimize hook bill health by Vetafarm
Poop-ology - Your birds droppings looking "funny"?  Learn how droppings can help in diagnosing the problem.
Quarantine procedures for small birds - A simple routine to prevent the spread of disease when you bring home a new bird.  by Carol Heesen
Sick Bird Survival explains how nutritional support can be used to augment traditional treatments and help your bird recover.
Wet Vents in small birds - loose, watery droppings are a sign of trouble.  Learn more about how to diagnose and treat wet vents in finches and canaries. by Carol Heesen

Diagnosing Dead in Shell - a close exam of failure to hatch can help you understand what went wrong and how to improve results in the future. by Carol Heesen
Egg binding - What it is, what it does and how to treat.

Feather Problems 

Feather Plucking Birds - diagnosis and treatment. by Dr. Tony Gestier of Vetafarm
The Molt - what is it and how can you help your bird go through it with a minimum of stress.

Air sac mites - Most common in Lady Gouldians and Canaries, this internal mite can be deadly!  We now offer a safe, effective treatment for this common pest. by Dr. Colin Davis
Avian Mites - external mites can cause discomfort and eventual death for your birds.  Learn more about this pest and how to safely treat.
Scaly face mites - Scaly mites can now be easily treated with scatt! Learn more about these mites and how to diagnose the problem in your birds.  Includes pictures of mite ridden Budgies.
Tapeworms - The most common of avian worms, this pest needs insects to complete it's life cycle.  A few simple precautions can help reduce the risk of infection. by Carol Heesen

Sour crop - how to treat and how to prevent sour crop
Crop needle - How to use - Crop needles can be an accurate, effective way to supplement feedings or administer medication.  Learn how.
Crop Feeding small birds like finches and Canaries - great photos and descriptions by Kathy Dezern

Currancy Conversion - easy interface for figuring currancy conversions.
Metric Conversions  helpful in figuring dosages

Breeding the Black Cheeked waxbill - Steve Hopman
Blue Breasted parrot finch - (Forbes parrot finch) - By Vince Moase
Blue Faced Parrot Finch by Carol Heesen
Diamond Firetail Finch by Carol Heesen
Hecks Grass Finch by Carol Heesen
Goldbreasts - care and breeding by Ian Hinze
How to train small birds for free flight By Robirda McDonald
Head Color Inheritance in Gouldians - a easy to understand explanation of Gouldian head color geneticsBy John Wilson and Robert Clark
Lady Gouldian Finch by Carol Heesen
Owl Finch by Carol Heesen
The Pekin Robin - by Ian Hinze Candid description  of the authors struggles and ultimate success in breeding the Pekin Robin ( Leiothrix lutea )
Brown Twinspots by Ian Hinze
Red Headed Parrot Finch by Carol Heesen
Red Eared waxbills by Ian Hinze
Society Finch by Carol Heesen
Waxbill Behaviors - includes descriptions of feeding, bathing, breeding and song.  By Ian Hinze
Waxbills - Care and breeding by Ian Hinze  Includes directions on raising a wide variety of live foods.
Birds that Weave a lasting impression - care and breeding of the weavers.
 
 

Please note: these articles are presented as a service to our customers.  We strive to bring you the very best information available however, each bird keeper and bird is unique.  We encourage you to use your own experience in developing a breeding/care program for your birds.