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Dried Eucalyptus Branches (China Prairie)
Fresh Bamboo Branches (Biobirdblends)
Flower Bouquets, dried, small (Biobirdblends)
Flower Bouquets, dried, large (Biobirdblends)
Chop Recipes
Natural Feeding System Cookbook (BirdTricks) 🏷️Use code JWPETS for 10% off.
Recommended Pellet Brands
Organic Cold Pressed Pellets (BirdTricks) 🏷️Use code JWPETS for 10% off.
Organic Cold Pressed Pellets (TOPS)
Seed Mixes for small birds Small birds need about 10% seed in their daily diet.
Seed Mix for Small Birds (China Prairie)
Seed Mix for Small Birds (BirdTricks) 🏷️Use code JWPETS for 10% off.
Homemade Seed Mix Recipe for Small Birds (BirdTricks)
Optional but really beneficial extras
Mix in a sprinkle of ground flaxseed or fatty acid blend below to your bird's daily diet (all species)
Beneficial Fatty Acids blend, organic (Biobirdblends)
Organic Ground Whole Brown Flaxseed (Anthony's 2lb or Food to Live 1lb)
Ground flaxseed is easier to digest than whole. We recommend buying whole flaxseed and grinding at home in small batches as needed. Ground flaxseeds can start to go rancid fairly quickly after they are ground. This is when the fats start to oxidize and you lose most of the nutritional benefits of those fats. (Read more here...)
Freeze-dried Chop (BirdTricks) 🏷️Use code JWPETS for 10% off.
Freeze-dried Sprouts (TX Natural Freeze Dried)
Aluminum T-Stand (BirdTricks) 🏷️Use code JWPETS for 10% off.
Java Tree Stand - floor stand (Prevue)
Java Tree Stand - tabletop stand (Prevue)
This perch has a smooth side on top to prevent foot sores. Still, keep an eye on their feet when introducing this perch and remove if any sores begin to develop. These can be an excellent way to reduce the need for nail trims. Some birds' nails naturally grow faster than they will file them down and they will still need occasional nail trims. Choose appropriate size for your bird's species.
Cement Perches
⚠️ Some cement perches have been found to contain lead. We do not recommend the use of any cement perches for birds.
Stainless Steel Cage for Large birds, 1" bar spacing (Prevue)
Stainless Steel Cage for Large birds, 7/8" bar spacing (Prevue)
Powder-Coated Cages, sizes vary*, 3/4" bar spacing (Prevue)
*The 18" x 18" size is too small for any parrot to live in long-term (even budgies!). Please only use this size for temporary use.
What size cage does your bird need?
The bigger, the better! There is no limit to the size you should provide for your bird so we recommended purchasing the biggest cage you can afford money-wise and space-wise. Unfortunately, when cages increase in size, the bar spacing tends to increase as well. Choosing the appropriate bar spacing for the size of your bird is incredibly important because birds can and have gotten their heads stuck in bar spacing that is just wide enough for them to stick their heads through - this is almost always fatal for the bird.
Choose a cage that is large enough while still having the appropriate bar spacing for your bird. See the guide on the right for recommended bar spacing by species. You may also reach out to your avian vet for their recommendations.
Travel Cages/Carriers/Backpacks
Wire/Collapsible Options
Travel Cat Cage for Large Birds , 1.4" bar spacing (AmazonBasics)
This makes a convenient and affordable travel cage for large Macaws and Cockatoos. It folds up like a dog crate, comes with wheels, and takes about 5 minutes to set up one you get to your destination. Install the wire shelves at the center height for best support. Discard plastic shelves. *This is not intended for long-term use as it is not strong enough or large enough, but I've used it for years while on vacation with our Macaw.
Travel Cage for Tiny Birds, 3/8" bar spacing (Prevue)
Travel Bird Cage for Small Birds, 3/4" bar spacing (Prevue)
Travel Bird Cage for Medium Birds, 1" bar spacing (Mcage)
Travel Cage for Large Birds (Amazon Basics)
Other Options
Plastic Travel Crate for Large Birds, Macaws, Airline Approved (Petmate)
Backpacks
TrackPack for Small Birds (BirdTricks x Ibiyaya) 🏷️Use code JWPETS for 10% off.
Pak-o-Bird for Medium to Large Birds (Celltei)
ABC Animal & Bird Clinic (Houston area)
Dr. Stephen Fronefield, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
(281) 495-9445
11930 Hwy 6 South
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital (Dallas area)
Dr. Sharman Hoppes, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian)
(817) 953-8560
2700 W State Hwy 114
Building 2, Suite 202
Grapevine, TX 76051
Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice)
623-243-5200
2340 E Beardsley Rd. Ste 100
Phoenix AZ 85024
All About Birds (north of Houston)
281-259-2700
31847 TX-249
Pinehurst, TX 77362
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