Sep 18, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
So many Budgies have their light strictly controlled by their owners. This can manifest in 2 ways for pet Budgies, 1. Covering them & leaving them in darkness before dusk or 2. Preventing them from being in darkness by having artificial light after dusk. There may...
Sep 18, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
Birds are not like any other pet; you can’t simply bring them into your family & continue to do everything as you always have done. It can be hard for owners to understand, but the very air they breathe can kill them or make them sick. Many homes have air...
Sep 18, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
I have spoken before about the psychological nutrition program my Birds are on & why I provide it. It continues to be one of my most responded to articles. One thing that often confuses people is why language is such a central feature to the psychological...
Sep 18, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
Now, before we start this article, it is essential that I point out that I am not an avian vet. Nor is this article designed to diagnose, treat or manage fatty liver disease in Birds. Some of these things can help, but you should always consult your avian vet about...
Sep 18, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
A very overlooked part of the cage is the floor. If we include the cage floor in enrichment activities, we open up a whole array of untapped opportunities. A floor covered in clean paper &/or other safe substrate as opposed to an open metal grill allows the Bird...
Sep 18, 2026 | The Wonky Flock
Rebel is blind & has developmental delays due to a genetic condition. People make assumptions about the understanding & awareness of a Bird with developmental delays, especially when it co-occurs with blindness. In this article I will list everything Rebel has...
