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By Allan's Pet Center 1Oct 0 Comment Birds, exotic pet, parrots

World Leaders and Their Exotic Pets

A King’s Best Friend World leaders throughout history have kept some of the most delightfully unusual animals as their pets. While there are plenty who stick with the reliable dog and cat breeds that have provided companionship for most...

By Allan's Pet Center 24Aug 0 Comment Birds, canaries, parrotlets

The 5 Best Pet Birds For Living in the City

Laying the Land Anyone living in the city knows that urban life comes with unique challenges for pet owners, particularly if those pets are not the standard dog or cat. Finding the best pet birds for city life requires...

By Allan's Pet Center 14Mar 0 Comment Birds, clipping bird wings, clipping wings, wing clipping, wings

Clipping the Wings of Your Birds

Is Wing Clipping Cruel? There are some misconceptions about clipping the wings of birds. Think of wing clipping as a haircut – feathers grow back after a period of time, and wings are simply clipped to keep the bird...

By Allan's Pet Center 2Jun 0 Comment amazon parrots, beginner birds, best bird pets, best birds, best birds for beginners, Birds, budgies, canaries, cockatiels, lovebirds, parakeets, parrotlets, parrots, pionus parrots

The Best Bird Pets for Beginners

Birds are said to be the nearest modern relatives of the dinosaurs- specifically theropods (the same classification as a T-Rex). They’re called raptors for a reason, folks! Now, considerably smaller than their Crustaceous period ancestors, evolution has allowed them...

By Allan's Pet Center 23Apr 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Birds, exotic birds, Finch, finches, zebra finch, zebra finches

How to Care for Zebra Finches

Zebra finches (Poephla guttata) are ideal for beginning bird-keepers as they are simple to care for and require a very low time commitment. Their name comes from the black and white markings on their tails and chests. If you...

By Allan's Pet Center 18Jan 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, amphibians, Birds, Fish, Indicator species, Pollution, What is an indicator species

What is an Indicator Species?

Have you ever heard of an indicator species? You might be asking yourself “What is an that?” or “How is an indicator species important?” You might be surprised to find out what an indicator species is and how they...

By Allan's Pet Center 1Jan 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Bird, Birds, Canary, Cockatiel, Conure, Finch, Lovebird, Parakeet, The best bird to have as a pet

The Best Bird to Have as a Pet

There are hundreds of types of birds in the world. Some are big, others can mimic voices and a handful can do tricks. No matter what, owning a pet bird can be a cool experience, especially if the bird...

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World Leaders and Their Exotic Pets

The 5 Best Pet Birds For Living in the City

Clipping the Wings of Your Birds

The Best Bird Pets for Beginners

How to Care for Zebra Finches

What is an Indicator Species?

The Best Bird to Have as a Pet

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