Birds are loud, messy, and incredibly intelligent. Welcome to the Feathered Friends category. Owning an avian species is a massive commitment of time and sanity. We provide comprehensive care guides for everything from small finches to highly demanding parrots like the Eclectus roratus. You will learn the critical importance of massive flight cages and the dangers of household Teflon pans. We do not sugarcoat the reality of hormonal screaming or destructive chewing. We detail the exact nutritional requirements to prevent fatty liver disease and plumage plucking. A seed-only diet is a slow death sentence. We teach you how to formulate proper chop, manage behavioral issues, and provide essential mental stimulation. You are bringing a highly evolved prey animal into your home. It requires specialized veterinary care and constant environmental enrichment. Read our avian care sheets. Stop buying tiny decorative cages. Learn how to actually care for these brilliant, demanding creatures.