If you’re an animal lover, you may be more than just a little eager to open up your home to some less usual pets than are commonly found in households today. Of course, many creatures have specific care needs regarding living space, diet, and routine care. However, when you’re able to meet their needs, you’ll find that many exotic or unusual pets add an excitingly wild dimension to life in your home. 

Summertime can be the best time of year for your pet bird if you take a few precautions

Summer’s great. You’re free from worry about keeping your companion birds warm enough for another few months, fresh produce abounds (better birdie brunches!), and the extended hours of daylight keep everyone, birds included, on a more livable schedule.  Vacation or leisure time plans are probably in full swing at your house. Whether you’re staying close to home or traveling this summer, your feathered friends play a major role in summer activities. Take a look at my list: Line up the bird-sitter, get the birds’ wings clipped to thwart escape, take the cages outdoors for pressure-washing, change air-conditioning filters, check the garden for bird-ready veggies, spend a morning on ant patrol, buy a fly-swatter, check the window screens….and so on.