Lorraine Moore, owner /inventor of Avian Fashions/ bird diapers, has had birds in her home for over 17 years. Thirteen years in this diaper business has taught her quite a lot!! Here are some tips she has to share with you. Her current flock includes Lily (Timnah African Gray), Rainbow (nan cap conure), Madeline (umbrella cockatoo), and Molly, Dolly, and Summer, (3 parakeets). Feel free to leave comments or questions for Lorraine on the blog!
Things to Think about:
- Have you ever owned or known someone who owned a bird before?
- How much time do you have to devote to the bird?
- How much space do you have to devote to the bird?
- How much money do you have to devote to the bird and the cage (sometimes a cage can cost more than a bird?)
- What are the ages of children in the home?
- Will they handle the bird?
- Are there other pets in the home?
- Are you willing to adopt an older bird that might need more attention that might need more time to train or would you be better suited to a younger bird that would adapt to surroundings, flightsuits, and your family more quickly.
- Do you know where to buy a bird? Do you want to get your bird from a pet store or a breeder?
Bird Research: Here are a few places to begin to learn about different bird types and their habits to find the best fit for you.
- your local library : Lorraine recommends Pet Birds by Matthew Vriends
- Bird Talk Magazine
- Birds USA (a yearly magazine published by Bird Talk)
- Talk to local breeders and other pet owners
- Search the internet (Google is your friend!)
Interesting Websites to check out:
Things to Purchase before your baby comes home:
- cage
- food
- dishes
- toys
- bedding
- flightsuits/leash
- shower bar (nice to have)
- (*Be sure to get the feet and wings clipped before you leave the store)
Questions to Ask / What to expect
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