Mikael Rieck asked:


The sky is the limit when it comes to finding creative names for your pet bird. The name you choose to give your pet bird could range from something silly to something serious and everything you could imagine. Some bird owners opt for sticking with traditional bird names, while others choose names that are off the wall. If you are unsure what to name your pet bird, there are some ideas that might help you decide.

Some birds’ names are derivative of the kind or type of bird they are. Other ideas for pet bird names are descriptive of their feathers or colors. Whatever scheme you want to go with for choosing a name for your pet bird, there are plenty of good ideas for names available. Here is a list of some of the most common bird names for all types of pet birds:

A-B Pet Bird Names: Abercrombie, Acadia, Achilles, Adonis, Adriel, Amadeus, Ami, Ari, Aria, Ares, Arcadia, Amber, Adonis, Banana, Bam Bam, Bilbo, Berrie, Bernie, Brahms, Baby Beak, Barnabas, Bailey, Billabong, Binky, Brady, Boyd.

C-D Pet Bird Names: Chico, Chaso, Clyde, Cole, Conga, Conrad, Sparrow, Candy, Canoli, Caper, Captain Jack, ChiChi, Chelsie, Cherrio, Coco, Callie, Conrad, Dafney, Daisy, Dakota, Dali, Dania, Dinah, Dinky, Destiny, Dora, Doohicky, Dudley, Demeter, Dude, Darcy, Diego, Doozer.

E-F Pet Bird Names: Echo, Elan, Elgar, Emily, Emerald, Eve, Ernie, Elmo, Eggbert, Elsu, Euterpe, Feathers, Folly, Frank, Fern, Fanfan, Fallow, Faith, Falco, Fred, Frank, Fletch, Finesse, Frazier.

G-H Pet Bird Names: Gandolf, Gar, Gill, Giligan, Georgia, Grady, Grace, Goldie, Ginger, Gimli, Gallant, Goliath, Geebers, Hamham, Happy, Harry, Hailey, Hillary, Hermes, Hera, Hombre, Honey, Horatio, Homer.

I-J Pet Bird Names: Ian, Icebreaker, Ichabod, Illy, Inca, Indi, India, Indigo, Iris, Isaac, Isabeau, Isabelle, Isis, Ivy, Jake, Jay, Jo, Jewel, Jerry, Jude, Julia, Jumbo, Java, Jamie, Julius, Josetta, Jose.

K-L Pet Bird Names: Kade, Kya, Keeter, Kiara, Kamie, Kalypso, Kally, Kirby, Kip, Kira, Kiwi, Koko, Kako, Karma, Katie, Lacey, Lily, Lime, Lizzie, Lulu, Luke, Luca, Louis, Leah, Lanie, Larka, Leelu.

M-N Pet Bird Names: Maggie, Maddy, Melody, Max, Mo, Molly, Monet, Misha, Maya, Monroe, Melody, Maya, Maude, Nate, Neva, Nibbles, Nissa, Niko, Nero, Neptune, Norton, Nanny, Nessie, Newton, Nimbus.

O-P Pet Bird Names: Ocean, Odin, Olive, Ollie, Onyx, Opal, Oscar, Ortega, Olivia, Oedipus, Odilon, Pandora, Paco, Pepe, Percy, Polly, Pippin, Plato, Pip, Pluto, Poochie, Pascal, Pappy, Paloma, Petry, Priudence, Pickles, Pika, Pearly, Peedie.

Q-R Pet Bird Names: Queen, Qunicy, Quentin, Quennell, Querida, Radley, Rhett, Rocky, Rodin, Raven, Robin, Rosy, Ricky, Ruffian, Rowan, Rockey, Remus, Reed, Raphael, Rhianna, Rhona.

S-T Pet Bird Names: Sandy, Sierra, Sidi, Spud, Squek, Sparrow, Sparky, Shonna, Shylee, Sangria, Samson, Salterella, Sam, Sammy, Sahale, Sidian, Spike, Tiki, Tuck, Tweeky, Tweeter, Tao, Tico, Tia, Thor, Tequila, Taco, Teila, Tarma, Tansy, Tango.

U-V Pet Bird Names: Uh-oh, Ulani, Unity, Uriah, Uranus, Ulysses, Urania, Val, Virgil, Violet, Verdi, Vixen, Venus, Vesta, Voltaire, Verdis, Vaughan, Vanilla, Verne.

W-X Pet Bird Names: Wanda, Willow, Willy, Winter, Wriggley, Winnie, Winslow, Worple, Wanda, Xaviera, Xenos, Xerxes, Xylia.

Y-Z Pet Bird Names: Yale, Yancy, Yannis, Yasmin, Yetta, Yoda, Yvette, Yves, Yoshi, Yates, Yodel, Xena, Ziggy, Zoe, Zola, Zippy, Zorro, Zazu, Zen, Zeus, Zelda.

As you can see from this list of common bird names there is no shortage of creative and fun names, and names that have special meaning. Pet bird names are varied and you be as imaginative as you like. One thing to keep in mind when naming your parrot is to keep it something shorter and that is easy to mimic to help your parrot pick up on it faster and be able to repeat it.



Jonathan

chicwitpurpose asked:


We have two cockatiels in a cage in our dining room. I am constantly cleaning bird seed, feathers, dander from the shelves and tables and vents in that room. How do most people deal with pet birds and still keep the house clean. My house feels disgusting…I dont have time to dust and wash that room everyday…any ideas from other bird owners???

Dean

Andri Irawan asked:


Pet birds with behavioural problems usually have social problems too. There would be times when behaviour issues with birds can be brought about by lack of interaction with owners, conflict with other animals or just because of sickness.  It is important to identify the reasons why birds are showing negative behaviour.  By identifying the stressors you can take it out of the birds’ system.

Positive reinforcement is an effective method which can be used to train and tame birds. Positive reinforcement focuses on what birds want like food, a scratch, verbal praise, comfort and other similar things.  Negative reinforcement, of course, is the opposite of this and is rarely successful in the long run.

Punishment never resolves the birds’ behaviour issues.  To address negative attitude of birds, here are some simple tips you can keep in mind:  

• Show your dissatisfaction with your bird’s behaviour by ****** expressions.  Frown.  Birds can pick up ****** expressions and body movements.  The best method of showing dissatisfaction towards your pet bird is by your body movements.  Maintain eye contact when doing this.

• There are bed owners who also suggest turning your back behind your birds or ignoring them.  This would discourage them into doing bad acts.

• Some bird owners say that it is effective to speak to birds with low but not loud voice.  Tell them what they did was wrong.  But be concise and short as possible. Too much negative attention can have negative effects on your pet.

• Never hit a bird.  Birds have fragile bones, physical force may injure them fatally. Also, bird abuse can also result to aggressiveness and viciousness.

• When disciplining your pet, never compromise their health.  Examples would be insufficient food and water supply, neglecting the cage and even bathing them.  This can result into deep emotional and physical injuries.

• When giving birds food as rewards for their good behaviour, choose some food which they would enjoy but rarely eat.  It is also good to pet, scratch them as positive reinforcements.  But be cautious of offering treats with too much sugar and fat.  

There would be instances when severe aggression and viciousness is treated with mood-modifying drugs.  When having problems with your birds you can consult your avian behaviourist or your vet.  But any treatment is useless without addressing the issues causing the bad behaviour.  

Actually, it is important to determine if the bad behaviour is brought about by medical condition.  So if you have noticed anything with your bird it would be best to bring them first to a vet to make sure that medical issues are ruled out.

Attitude cannot change overnight. So do not be disappointed if your birds are not showing improvements immediately after employing the mentioned tips.  Just like when disciplining children, consistency is the key when training your birds.  Birds would understand what you would like to happen when you start being consistent with your method and ways.  

When disciplining your pet birds, it is important to balance things.  Of course you wanted to correct bad behaviour, but it is as important to reinforce of point out the good behaviour also.  Birds respond to training better when focusing on the good things, not the bad things.

This method may require hard work, patience and love.  It may take a long time, but when you look at your happy pet bird, I think its going to be worth it.



Melinda

Joy Boothe asked:


Getting Appropriate Supplies For Your Particular Bird

One thing is certainly unmistakable, bird owners love their birds! As a lover of birds myself, I find that I do not always like to foce birds to be caged all day, I would like them to be able to discover and give them a sense of life in the wild without placing them in any harm. An easy approach to permit your bird to be free from the birdcage, and still be safe, is to get a playstand. Playtop cages and playstands offer your bird with the freedom of being out of the cage while still meeting their desire to explore and fly. Bird lovers everywhere have chosen playstands and playtop cages as an alternate location to enjoy the beauty, personalities and companionship of their pet birds.

The best bird cages are made out of stainless steel. While a little bit more pricey, the cages made of stainless steel can provide the durableness and security that will make them worth the extra cost. Higher quality bird cages don’t need to be replaced for a number of years and will provide your pet safety and comfort during its lifetime. You will discover that these bird cages are harder for your bird to escape from, easier to clean and don’t have lead or toxins that are often found in the construction of inferior birdcages. By investing in a quality bird cage, you’re promising your bird a life of comfort and protection.

Whether you have got Budgies or a Macaw Parrot sized bird, bird toys will supply countless hours of relaxation. A relaxed and happy bird enjoys a longer life and better health. A good toy will help your bird relax and unwind or even offer a challenge or some adventure. Be certain the bird toys you choose are made from high quality material like stainless steel. Don’t buy toys that may be toxic, broken, or easily swallowed, and toys that may entangle your bird. Not all toys are good for every breed of bird. A respectable pet supply store should help you pick the perfect toys for your bird.

We all recognize the value of choosing high quality bird supplies. But digging through numerous products and brand names can certainly be overwhelming at times. So where do you go to find birdcages that are the proper size and soundly built? Swings, bird toys or landing places that are long lasting, non-toxic and safe? You are better off finding an established company, one that understands and recognizes the needs of birds. You will want to look for one that is willing to back up their products. A reliable business will offer customer service to answer your questions and help you get the right product to meet the needs for your particular bird.

Decorative Dometop Victorian bird cages produce an exciting focus to nearly any kind of house. From the quaint, to the extraordinary, there is a cage for everybody’s taste. When choosing a home for your bird, find some time to find something that provides style and comfort as well as safety. Be sure that whatever you choose doesn’t have any toxic paints or finishes that might harm your pet. Stay clear of cages with parts that could break off or sharp edges. Most of all, be certain the birdcage you pick out is big enough so that your bird can be housed safely.



Chris