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The popularity of pet birds reached its height during the Victorian era, when no proper household was considered complete without a canary singing in the parlor, housed inside a cramped, ornate cage.

Today, experts agree that the bigger the better when it comes to cage size, and plain old common sense dictates that when birds live free in the wild they are accustomed to getting plenty of exercise flying anywhere they choose. So the cage you choose for your special pet should be as large, and light and airy, as possible.

From there, experts differ on most other subjects of bird care - from the amount of grit you should serve everyday, to how often your bird needs a bath!

On the Web, discover a wealth of facts and information on raising parakeets or budgies, parrots, finches, love birds, cockatiels and more, their proper care and feeding, or join millions of other pet bird lovers in active chats, forums and message boards for more tips and advice on how to keep your special pet sweetly chirping for years to come....

The Aviary - Your Complete Guide to Companion & Pet Birds - Our No. 1 pick in this category for ease of navigation and a wealth of facts and information on bird care, behavior and training, species guide, homemade bird treat recipes, reputable U.S. breeders and adoption centers, clubs and associations, plus links to recommended reading, related resources and more...

Birds N Ways Guide to Pet Birds, Parrots & Exotic Birds - Top-flight directory with resources for the bird lover including facts & info on bird care and feeding, behavior and training, related forums, e-zines, avian veterinarians, bird clubs, associations, bird pet shops, more.

AvianWeb All About Birds - Pet bird central, with one-stop browsing for links to information on an extensive variety of species and their care and feeding, online shopping for bird cages, toys, equipment, and a complete rundown of resources for facts and symptoms on bird diseases.

Pet Bird by Up at Six Aviaries - Another great all-around resource to bird behavior and nutrition featuring articles, pictures, chat rooms, e-mail lists, online shopping, birds for sale classifieds, related links.

An Avian Resource - HotSpot for Birds - Emphasis on parrots, but helpful, general information on bird care including health, safety and nutrition, poisonous plants, vitamin deficiency, common infections.

BirdStation - All About Pet Birds, Parrots & Pet Bird Care - In-depth articles on choosing and caring for your pet bird, links lists to clubs and associations, plus don't miss the parrot photo gallery.

Feeding Caged Birds - Important, basic facts and info on large and small caged birds, the importance of sunlight, proper hydration, suggestions for homemade feed mixes and a discussion on Vitamin A in bird diets, from the Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota.

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