More Information About Your Pet Bird’s Toys And Accessories
You cannot always entertain your pet bird, that is why your pet bird should have accessories and toys to entertain them. Actually bird toys and other cage accessories are not just there for boredom, they are also mental stimuli which help in the development of our avian companion. Birds are intelligent animals, the need an active environment to keep them active and healthy.
Birds without enough stimuli in their environment can lead to depression and behavioural issues. This is typical to caged birds who have stayed inside their cages for a long time. This is why bird owners are recommended to provide their birds enough time outside their cage. But it is unavoidable, let us say that pet owners are working from eight to ten hours a day.It's really a long time for a bird to live in a cage without socializing with other people. This is where accessories and toys come in handy.
Your bird’s intellect can be enhanced by toys to a great extent. This would include puzzle toys and other accessories which encourage problem-solving skills. Also choose toys which are very engaging, in loud and vibrant colors, toys with different kinds of textures, and toys that have sounds like bells.
When choosing bird toys, consider the size of your bird. Big birds can break small things with their beaks. While smaller birds can get overwhelmed by the accessories bigger than them.
There are also some necessary precautions that you need to know when getting toys for your birds. These items can also pose some danger to your animals. Your bird can get toxic substance poisoning from the toys. There are toys which have high zinc and lead content which can lead to heavy metal poisoning.Paints and dyes are also considered to be a sources of toxic materials.
Birds can also get entangled in some toys, while birds can chew and swallow some parts of it. Some toys which can cause entanglement are rope toys or hanging chain toys. Aside from being entangled with it, they can also get seriously injured by trying to get out of it on their own. Not only should you watch for ropes, chains and links, there are instances where toys have holes in them and your bird can get trapped in it.
So, upon purchase of a new toy, it should only be tried with the complete supervision of the owner. This would ensure that the bird would not get tangled or swallow any part of the new toy.There are also few items which can be partially swallowed by a bird such as wood, plastic and fabric toys. Also, there are periods where a bird undergoes a “teething stage” and tends to bite and eat anything that comes in contact. So, pet owners should be cautious during this period.
Here are some toys and accessories best avoided:
• Concrete perches claim that they were able to trim the bird’s nails authomticcalh. But the sad thing is that this product harms the birds feet and can leave nasty wounds and scratches.
• Mite protectors are said to help in shielding birds from parasites. This protectors emits fumes which can be bad to your bird’s health. When attacked by parasites you can help out the bird by bringing the, to vet or an avian professor immediately.There are also some pet owners who like to put cover on the floor of the cage . It is best to avoid styro-coverings or similar to this. This kind of flooring may get into the digestive system of the bird once it starts picking and eating it.
Getting your pet bird accessories and toys are not just a treat, it is necessary to make sure that they are developing mentally and physically. But it is also important to take necessary precautions when choosing. We just don’t pick the one in bright red or green, we pick something since it is beneficial and safe for our avian family members.
Pet Birds On The Move
Pet birds are very sensitive in moving or changing locations. Small changes in the rooms can make a big impact on birds and can even stress them out. But sometimes moving is inevitable and travelling is unavoidable. There would be times when you cannot afford not to move. How can you make moving and travelling easy on your pet birds?
To make changing addresses easier on your pets, here are some tips to lessen stress:
• Moving is extremely stressful not just for pet owners but also for the pets as well. The birds will sense that something is going on just by seeing you packing and getting busy. This would already start the stress, so you can talk to your bird and explain things. Seeing your assuring face will somehow ease the stress.Your pets can read and understand your body movements, although they may not understand you. If you are calm, they would also calm down. It would be better to move your bird in a quiet and secure place while finishing the rest of the packing.
• Your companionship with your bird will give you hints if your pet bird is more sensitive than other birds. You can identify if your bird is a nervous traveller. There are also some birds who find riding a vehicle very enjoyable.
• Once the movers are already in your house and picking up your things, put the bird away in a quiet and calm place. Your pet bird should be the last to leave and should be in travel bird cages. Upon arriving in the new home, put the bird in a quiet place first before bringing the boxes and the things inside your home. To relax and calm the bird, you can play some music. This would also lessen the sounds coming from the unpacking.
• If moving to a new place requires a long drive, the stops should be kept to minimum. You can just buy food at a drive-thru. If you prefer eating in a restaurant, consider the weather conditions when leaving your pet in the car.Never forget to leave them inside since It may get too cold or too hot for them.
• If you are moving from state to another state, it would require a very long move. You also have to check the state regulations about your pets. Sometimes, a certain state might have laws that could prohibit your bird, especially if you are taking care of an exotic bird.
• For long distance moves, check hotels or motels you would be sleeping in if they have pet regulations. They can charge additional for bringing pets. You do not want to leave your pet outside in the car at the mercy of predators.
• Also when moving, whether it s state to state or just to another city, make sure to have a health certificate from your veterinarian. You would find this handy when getting a new vet in the new location you have moved to.
When travelling with your pets, preparation is an important factor.It will need you to prepare well, if you want to go for flying. Make sure that the airlines you are flying with allow birds, if it is international flight birds are mostly placed in cargo area. You have to make sure that the birds are comfortable throughout the flight.
Actually, you can help your pet get used to travelling, you can take it out in short day trips.It is kept in the mind that bird should not be kept in the front seat when going for a long drive with it. If the air bag suddenly opens, the impact could result to severe, even fatal, injuries.
When taking your pet bird out in car, be sensitive. There are some birds who prefer to have the cage covered, while there are some birds who would like to know what is happening around him. Be careful with the noise inside the car like the music and also be careful of the fumes they can inhale like air fresheners or cigarette smoke.
When travelling or moving, it is important to make sure that your pet birds are comfortable throughout the travelling period.
