I would like to know what kind of paint would be safe for a bird cage?

I have a lovely antique bird cage that I want to restore for my canaries and would like to know if their are any types of paint that are safe?

Do you know what a Thaumatrope is?

My shirt came from Threadless.com it’s called “Human Thaumatrope” threadless.com thau·ma·trope [thaw-muh-trohp] noun, a card with different pictures on opposite sides, like a bird on one side and a cage on the other, which appear as if combined when the card is twirled rapidly, thus illustrating the persistence of visual impressions. History: The invention of the thaumatrope, whose name means “turning marvel” or “wonder turner,” has often been credited to the astronomer Sir John Herschel. However, it was a well-known London physicist, Dr. John A. Paris, who made this toy popular. Thaumatropes were the first of many optical toys, simple devices that continued to provide animated entertainment until the development of modern cinema. How it works: A thaumatrope is a small disc, held on opposite sides of its circumference by pieces of string. An image is drawn on each side of the disc, and is selected in such a way that when the disc is spun, the two images appear to become superimposed. To spin the disc, one string is held in a hand, and the disc is rotated to wind the string. Then, both strings are held, and the disc is allowed to rotate. Gently stretching the strings will ensure that they continue to unwind and rewind. This motion causes the disc to rotate, first in one direction and then in the opposite. The faster the disc rotates, the greater the clarity of the illusion. Although the thaumatrope does not produce animated scenes, it relies on the same persistence of …

does anyone know where I can get free shipping on a bird cage?

Where can I get free shipping on a bird cage, I live in Texas.

How do you know when a female parakeet is going to lay an egg?

I own two parakeets (one female and one male) and I’ve had them for a little over two years. I’ve noticed that my female parakeet’s cere has turned brownish and recently I’ve noticed the male parakeet shredding up the poop paper (what we use on the bottom of the cage) and piling it up into little stacks. Could this mean anything?

What You Should Know Before Buying A Pet Parrot

Parrots are great animals. In fact, as a pet, parrots can be pretty entertaining especially with children who just love their mimicry. But like other kinds of pets, parrots are not all sweetness and light. They can also be a bother especially when you are not really much into pets.

Here are some things that you have to take into consideration before buying a parrot for a pet. Read on and think long and hard about each item. Remember that parrots are not exactly cheap. Once you buy them, you won’t have any choice but to take care of them.

1. Parrots are noisy

Mimicries may seem cute for a while but after several weeks of non-stop noise, it would eventually become a bother. If you are the kind of person who values your peace and quiet at home, parrots are not the pets for you. Their songs are not the same as the musical sounds that some birds make. The larger the parrot bird that you have, the louder the sound that they will produce.

Do you know that they can even scream so loud, you’d be running for cover? Your neighbors will even hear it. A normal parrot will probably scream at least two times a day. A screaming match will probably last for about five to fifteen minutes.

2. Parrots love to play with things

Remember that parrots cannot tell the difference between a wooden toy that they are allowed to play with and a priceless wooden furniture that your great great grandparents bequeath you. They can chew at it and you won’t be able to do anything about it.

And sometimes, they won’t even be content with furniture. They can also chew computer and electric cords, books, papers and virtually everything that they can get their claws on. Wallpapers, clothes can also be clawed on. So, be very careful.

3. Parrots can bite

They may seem docile creatures but they are actually not. Parrots can bite and they can claw. Even small birds can do this like the parakeet. And this is not just the ordinary bite that will not result to a big wound. They can actually draw blood and rip the skin.

Some who bite really hard can even break the small bones. This is not to say that parrots are mean creatures. They are just scared of people they do not yet know. Their defense mechanism is of course to bite.

How do I know if my parakeet is pregnant or not?

My female parakeet eats alot, is she pregnant? How would I know, cause last night I put her in a box with a male and closed it, and they were close and touching each and stuff like that.

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