Pet Bird Room Necessities--3 Things That Every Healthy Bird Room Needs

Opening your home to a bird will bring lots of happy days, but is also a huge undertaking. Equipping the bird room properly is key to a happy, healthy bird. Here are the top three essentials that every good bird room should have.

Proper Housing-Do your research first. Some birds enjoy living together in pairs or groups, some do better living alone. Some get along with other birds, and some not so much. Be sure to find out from a breeder or veterinarian which type of housing is best for your bird and provide a space that fits your birds' needs. Being aware of what kinds of things your bird will need before you make a final decision will avoid regrets later.

Oversize the space you provide for your bird so that they have enough room to spread their wings without hitting and possibly damaging their wings. The more space you can provide, the happier your pet will be. And a happy bird will constantly reward your generosity with loyalty and affection.

Toys for Emotional and Physical Health-Just like people, birds can get bored. They need toys to stimulate their interest. Toys like chews and cuttle bone are designed to keep beaks trimmed and healthy. Other gadgets like perches with different surfaces are designed to keep feet in good shape. Toys should be rotated regularly to avoid boredom. And old items that become unsafe should immediately be replaced by new ones.

Keep color and texture in mind when purchasing toys. Brightly colored objects will not only stimulate your pets but will create a visually appealing room for you as bird keeper as well.

Clean Air-Every bird room should have a high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) air purifier to clean the air. This type of purifier is specifically designed to remove large to minute particles as small as.3 microns from the air. And the really good news about this type of filtration is that the only by-product is fresh, clean air. And there is no down side to supplying you and your bird with a steady flow of fresh air.

Because bird's air passages are extremely small and can easily become clogged with dander, feathers, and dust filtering the air is essential for a healthy bird. Clogged air passages are often the first step towards disease and infection. Unfortunately, because birds instinctively hide symptoms of illness, it is often to late to help once you realize your bird is sick.

Keeping airways clear by continually filtering the air in your bird's room can greatly reduce the chance of disease and infection, increase the life span of your pet, and will surely increase the quality of life from day to day. It will also make breathing easier for those humans in your home whose allergies and asthma are more likely to be triggered by having a bird in the home.