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You should give lots of consideration to comfort factors when selecting parrot cages. Proper cage size will provide a comfortable home for your parrot and in turn give him the best possible opportunity for a healthy and happy life.

You may not realize it, but choosing a cage that is too small for your bird can adversely affect your parrot’s health. A parrot’s cage is his/her castle; make them comfortable.

You should know that there are multiple things to consider in making your parrot cage purchase. The foremost cage selection factors are:

Construction: In most cases cages are constructed of stainless steel or various types of wire. The most durable cages are made of stainless steel and offer anti corrosive coatings in a variety of colors. Do be careful the cage does not have any loose screws or other parts. If your parrot were to swallow such a part, they could become ill or die.

Size of the Cage: You should purchase the largest parrot cage you can afford. It is an investment in your parrots health and happiness. The larger the cage is, the more freedom your parrot will have during life. You should look for a cage that it wider than it is tall. Your parrot will likely fly from side to side; not bottom to top.

Cage door size: The best situation would be a cage door size that allows you to access your parrot to take him out and put him away without hurting him. Take care to observe the quality of the latch on the cage. If it is too flimsy, your parrot may be able to break out of the cage at some point in time.

Bar spacing on the cage: Ensure that the bars that make up the cage are close enough together. Your parrot should not be able to push his head through the bars for any reason. If the parrot can push his head through, there is a chance you may not be able to help him pull his head out from the bars and he may sustain injuries.

In closing, give a lot of consideration to your parrot cages purchases, your parrot’s health and happiness depend on it. This list of factors to consider should aid you in making a great purchase to help your parrot be the happiest he can be.

Is Bide A Wee in Wantagh NY Cursed? (I can not say for certain this is all true. Many will argue Animals do not have Souls!)

I worked at Bide A Wee as a part of the grounds keeping staff for almost five years, from 1990 to 1994. I have many fond memories of my time there! It was my first real job.For years after I moved on I regularly returned to visit the Friends I had made while working there.

A few years ago I returned to find Tim Bourne the man who was my Boss and good friend the years I worked at Bide-A-Wee was no longer there! Tim Bourne was a Manager at Bide-A-Wee in Wantagh for over 20 years! When I heard Tim was no longer there. Myself and many others knew it was the end of Bide-A -Wee in Wantagh as Tim was the Bide-A-Wee of Wantagh!

Soon after Tim’s departure from Wantagh Bide A Wee the Animal Hospital closed! Now the Bide-A-Wee Adoption Center is closing its Doors. Some may say it is just a coincidence and Tim could not have done anything to stop the problems that happened!

I say Tim not being there is the reason these problems occurred! Tim had an incredible knack for bringing all three departments of Bide A Wee together. Whether it was for a Softball game at the School across the street after work or a Bide-A-Wee Staff night out, He made us all more then just co workers He made us all a family! He was the Heart and Soul of BideAWee in Wantagh. A body can not function with out its heart and without its Soul, why would it want to?

Ever since BideAWee of Wantagh let Tim go it has been as if the place has been cursed, I believe it is! There are Hundreds of Animals buried at the Bide A Wee of Wantagh and Tim took care of them for over 20 years.

Tim ran the Cemetery at BideAWee in Wantagh Honorably and many loved him. Losing a pet is very difficult for anyone, But some how Tim made it easier for people to get threw this tuff time! When the Scandal of pets not being buried at the Pet Cemetery in Middle Island NY happened in the early 90′s there was almost no one who was worried that something similar may have happened at Bide-A-Wee of Wantagh, Because everyone knew Tim would never allow something like that to happen there!

I believe the Souls of all the Animals at Bide-A-Wee of Wantagh can no longer rest and the place is now suffering from a curse! These Animals buried at BideAWee of Wantagh long for the man who made sure they were buried properly and helped ease the pain of their owners when they past!

BideAWee needs to do what ever it can to get Tim Back! They need to beg, plead and bargain! I believe once Bide-A-Wee of Wantagh has Tim back the Souls of the Animals buried there will once again be able to rest and the Curse will be lifted. Then Watch how quickly things turn around, I just Hope Bide-A-Wee does what it must before the curse spreads to the rest of the Bide-A-Wee Locations!

This Story is dedicated to the Memory of Red the Cat (BideAWee Mascot) By LJ James

When in search if birds cages, youll have to look for a few different things. You should buy your bird cage in accordance with the needs of the specific bird that you are buying it for. Different kinds of birds will need different cages and even individual birds within the same species may have different requirements for space, depending on their behavior.

Generally speaking, the larger the bird you have, the bigger the bird cage youll need to buy. At the absolute minimum, a bird cage has to be at least twice the wingspan of your bird. Many larger birds, especially parrots, will want a cage which is wide as well as tall, since these birds like to climb their cages. Some birds, on the other hand will do better in a cage which is wider than it is tall to allow them room to fly around their cage.

If you already have a bird and are just looking for a new cage, then your task is a little easier, since you already know how your bird behaves and how much room it would like to have. If you do not yet have a bird, look for a cage which will meet the needs of the kind of bird you are thinking of purchasing ” however, remember that it is best to buy the cage for the bird and not the other way around.

Youll want to get a bird cage which is easy to open up for cleaning and feeding. A bottom tray which slides out of the cage is best, since this is by far the easiest type to clean.

Birds cages are available from a lot of different shops. Going to a pet store is a good way to go, since youll be able to see the cage for yourself and evaluate if it will be the right size for your bird. Looking online for bird cages is another option, though it can be difficult to gauge size from a photo alone.

However, buying aviary bird cages online can save you a good deal of money, since an online pet store usually has much lower overhead and can afford to keep their prices lower. Since you can only look at pictures online, it can be hard to tell if a cage will be right for your bird, but most of these companies allow you to return the cage if needed, so you can exchange for a different size if you or your bird are unhappy with the cage once it arrives.

How To Have More Fun When You Are Watching Birds!

Watching birds is fun because birds are fun and it enables you to get outdoors, out of town and see wild birds that you would not see in your yard. Just seeing birds doing what they do everyday is an exiting hobby for anyone who likes to see birds at the bird feeders and bird houses in their yard.

More and more people are now becoming bird watchers and birding will continue to become more popular. More time means more birding time and longer bird watching trips can take place. Also bird watching generates and appreciation for nature, our environment and the fact that we need to protect habitat for the birds.

If you are new to bird watching or birding then it will help you if you have some idea of the best way to approach your new hobby to ensure that when you go out looking for birds you will be successful in seeing some. Putting up a bird feeder in your yard is a good way to start but once your interest increases you will want to go further afield to see more and different birds.

Making An Early Start Is A Great Idea!

In order to see the greatest number of birds possible an early start is imperative as this when the birds are most active. Wherever your birding trip takes you, you will always have more success early in the morning even if it is in your yard, in a local park or woods or on a beach.

After a good rest you will need to be prepared to get up very early and be on location at dawn. This will ensure you get to the right place before the birds become active and your arrival will not disturb them. The couple of hours or so after dawn are the busiest time for birds and you will surprised at how many you see. If you arrive late you will see less birds.

Only Wear Darker Dull Colors – Nothing Bright!

Bright colored clothes will scare the birds as they will see you easier and take avoiding action by diving into the nearest bushes as soon as they detect your movements and because of this you will not see many birds.

As a birder you should try and wear clothing that has a more natural and darker color that fits in with the area and foliage where you will be bird watching.

It is a great idea to wear anything that will camouflage you when in the birds habitat while bird watching. Get the ultimate gear if you want to see the biggest number of birds or when you go into an area where birds are nervous and difficult to see.

Try Not To Talk And Also Walk Quietly

Noise is probably the major reason for failing to see many birds so be quiet. Talking with friends and other birders will mean birds will be scared away before you see them and also you will not hear any sounds that the birds make so you will not even know that they are nearby.

Always communicate with others very quietly and whisper if necessary and when closer to the birds use hand signals to indication the location of the birds, but do not raise you arm to point out the birds as they will easily see this and be off!

Try and remain behind larger things like tree trunks and bushes so that the birds do not see your silhouette or any movement as this will disturb them and they might leave in a hurry.

Please Do Not Wander Around Off Trail – It’s Noisy!

Never chase the birds or try other techniques aimed at flushing out a bird from the undergrowth as this will just stress them and they will fly off anyway so you will not get a chance to see them. Stick to the trail at all times to avoid disturbing the birds and you will get much better views.

The best approach is to get yourself into a good position and let the birds come to you. This requires more patience but it is an approach that definitely works and you will see many more birds this way.

Never approach too close to a bird and never go near a birds nest during the breeding season but just leave them in peace to get on with their nesting.

Birding Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Are Essential Equipment

Watching birds from a distance is major requirement when birding as many do not allow close views so you will need a good pair of binoculars and when you become a more experienced birder you may feel the need to get a spotting scope to give much closer views of the birds you want to see.

Being out in nature and watching the birds is a good recipe for enjoying yourself. Although it can be challenging it is easy and inexpensive to take up and is always a lot of fun.

It is easy to begin by just putting up bird feeders and bird houses for nesting in your yard and get enjoyment from watching the birds as they come and go.

Enjoy Your Wild Bird Watching!

Go out early bird watching to see more and better birds.