Bird

What's New??

12 packs of seed bells now available in budgie, cockaitel, tonic, sunflower and parrot - excellent value.

Hanging Veggie Basket for birds - hang in cage or aviary and fill with fresh fruit, veggies or hay. A fantastic environmental enrichment for all kinds of birds.

Top Tips for Bird Keepers

Change drinking water daily and make sure container is not under a perch!

Provide a fresh non toxic branch daily to provide a 'project' for your birds

Always buy the biggest cage you can afford - birds are designed to fly!

Fresh greens daily are appreciated - puha, groundsel, dandelions, seeding grasses etc

Avoid draughts and high temps near the cage

Never use dowelling or plastic perches - use natural non toxic branches and change at least monthly

Buy a good quaility seed mix and supplement with other foods - remember that birds husk their seeds leaving 'empties' in the dish

Don't leave birds unattended over weekends or holidays - they need daily care

Read the article below about environmental enrichments and always make sure your birds have plenty to do

Avoid keeping birds alone wherever possible especially finches, budgies, canaries and cockatiels. These birds live in flocks of hundreds in the wild.

Got a question about your bird or birds?
Send us an email to info@hippo.co.nz and we'll answer it for you.

Environmental Enrichment Ideas for Birds

Boredom is the biggest problem encountered when keeping birds caged. Read on for some innovative and cost effective ways to keep all cage birds entertained and prevent harmful boredom behaviours.

Caring For Birds

Birds may be housed in a large cage or aviary. Many cages sold are far too small for any bird. The occupant should be able to fly freely in the cage, not just step from one perch to another.

Caring for the Classroom Birds on Weekends and Holidays

Information for teachers, parents and children involved in the care of classroom birds.

This information is for those 'part time' bird carers who look after the classroom birds over holiday times and weekends. Teachers are welcome to print this out and give it to parents and children to assist them in their bird sitting duties.

Bird Shoppers Checklist

This checklist contains a list of some essential items for cage and aviary birds. Its a great way to make sure you have everything you and your birds need before checking out!