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How to House Break a Bird
Published on August 13, 2009
When people think of the term “house breaking” they usually think of training a dog or cat where to properly relieve themselves. There is how a technique available to train a bird proper pooping manners. Even though bird poop has no odor, it still makes living with a bird so much easier if they have some sort of training. Life is easier without lots of bird poop on your shoulder.
The main principle behind this technique is that birds need to relieve themselves every 15 to 20 minutes. Right after your take your bird out of its cage, put it in its play pen and wait for it to eliminate. While waiting, say a command word or phrase of your choice like “go poopie”. Repeat this word until your bird does go; this will help it learn to associate the command with eliminating. If your bird does not go within 2 to 3 minutes, take the bird off the playpen for a few minutes and then place it back on until it goes. When the bird does go, its reward is being with you. Don’t let it off for extended periods until after it’s relieved itself. It’s important to return the bird to the playpen every 15 to 20 minutes and repeat the command word until it eliminates. Once it’s trained, you can say the command and your bird will poop before it leaves the cage. This is also helpful at others homes. You can command your bird every 30 to 45 minutes to go over the sink or trash, saving carpet, clothes and headaches.
Cat Grooming – How Do the Experts Do Nail Care For Their Cats?
Published on August 13, 2009
By Azlan Idris
Your cat’s claws, like your nails, grow constantly (unless she has been declawed). Newly grown claws are protected by an outer layer that the cat removes by sharpening them, preferably on a scratching post.
As your cat grows older, though, she may become unable to maintain her own pedicures. Her claws also may become dryer and more brittle as she ages, making them more prone to splitting and catching on carpets, upholstery, and clothing. Cat Grooming – How Do the Experts Do Nail Care For Their Cats? continued »
Moving Day for your Cat
Published on August 11, 2009
We’ve all heard a story about the cat who ran away from a new home and made its way back to the old home, sometimes after weeks of travel and hundreds of miles. How they manage to do that is endlessly fascinating, however no one wants that to happen to their pet.
Moving is not only highly stressful for us but it is especially stressful for our pets, especially cats. Cats are territorial and are hard wired to seek security in familar territory. Every cat has a refuge even within their home. Under a bed, behind the TV, in the back of a cupboard, or maybe even somewhere you haven’t found yet. Moving Day for your Cat continued »
So you’ve got a new bird in the house!
Published on August 6, 2009
You want to make the new addition to your family an enriching experience both for you and for your new avian friend.
Human beings are born with wonderful nurturing skills, but, unfortunately, these don’t usually equip us to properly raise feathered pets. So you’ve got a new bird in the house! continued »
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