| Making a bird room a happy haven for you and your | | | | Brightly colored objects will not only stimulate your |
| feathered pets can be fun and exciting. But beyond | | | | pets but will create a visually appealing room for you |
| the basics of fresh food and water, every bird room | | | | as bird keeper as well. |
| needs to have the following 3 things to insure a | | | | Clean Air-Every bird room should have a high |
| happy, healthy bird. | | | | efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) air purifier to |
| Proper Housing-Do your research first. Some birds | | | | clean the air. This type of purifier is specifically |
| enjoy living together in pairs or groups, some do | | | | designed to remove large to minute particles as small |
| better living alone. Some get along with other birds, | | | | as.3 microns from the air. And the really good news |
| and some not so much. Be sure to find out from a | | | | about this type of filtration is that the only |
| breeder or veterinarian which type of housing is best | | | | by-product is fresh, clean air. And there is no down |
| for your bird and provide a space that fits your birds' | | | | side to supplying you and your bird with a steady |
| needs. Knowing what your bird will require before you | | | | flow of fresh air. |
| purchase it will save heartbreak later. | | | | Because bird's air passages are extremely small and |
| Oversize the space you provide for your bird so that | | | | can easily become clogged with dander, feathers, and |
| they have enough room to spread their wings | | | | dust filtering the air is essential for a healthy bird. |
| without hitting and possibly damaging their wings. The | | | | Clogged air passages are often the first step |
| bigger the enclosure the better it is for your pet. | | | | towards disease and infection. Unfortunately, because |
| Toys for Emotional and Physical Health-Just like | | | | birds instinctively hide symptoms of illness, it is often |
| people, birds can get bored. They need toys to | | | | to late to help once you realize your bird is sick. |
| stimulate their interest. Chews, perches, cuttle bone | | | | Keeping airways clear by continually filtering the air in |
| all keep beaks and feet healthy which can greatly | | | | your bird's room can greatly reduce the chance of |
| increase their life span and will make your pet a | | | | disease and infection, increase the life span of your |
| happy member of the family. Toys should be rotated | | | | pet, and will surely increase the quality of life from |
| regularly to avoid boredom. And old items that | | | | day to day. It will also make breathing easier for |
| become unsafe should immediately be replaced by | | | | those humans in your home whose allergies and |
| new ones. | | | | asthma are more likely to be triggered by having a |
| Keep color and texture in mind when purchasing toys. | | | | bird in the home. |