Bird Care
BIRD SUPPLY CHECKLIST
| ITEM | IMPORTANCE | COMMENT |
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| Bedding | Necessary (your preference) | Many types available. | |
| Bill of sale | Necessary | Hatch date and important info | |
| Bird bath tubs | Necessary (all birds need to bathe) | Tubs are better for smaller birds | |
| Bird ID: microchip | Optional (medium to large birds only) | Permanent way to identify bird | |
| Bottle brushes | Recommended | For cleaning bottles and cups | |
| Cage | Necessary | Species appropriate | |
| Carriers | Necessary | Keeps bird safe while traveling | |
| Cleaning agent | Necessary | Wide range available | |
| Cooking mixes | Recommended | Can be made in batches and frozen | |
| Covering for floor | Recommended | Protects your floor & carpeting | |
| Covers | Optional (depends on bird) | Some birds want to be covered | |
| Cuttlebone | Recommended | Good mineral source | |
| Distilled water | Recommended | For baby or sick birds or travel | |
| Extra C-clamps | Recommended (safety) | Replace O-rings on toys | |
| Extra cage | Optional | Traveling or sick cage. | |
| Extra food dishes | Necessary (dishwasher safe) | Several sets | |
| Extra perches | Necessary | Different widths and textures | |
| Extra water bottles | Necessary (dishwasher safe) | Wash daily | |
| Feeding spoon | Depends on if bird is weaned | Some breeders use spoon. | |
| First aid kit | Necessary | For all types of emergencies | |
| Fruits/Veggies/ Cereals/Grains | Necessary (daily) | Wide range and variety | |
| Full spectrum lighting | Optional | Same as outdoor light | |
| General care books | Recommended | Bird Owner's Survival Guide | |
| Heat source | Optional | Keeps babys or sick birds warm | |
| Instructions | Necessary (ask seller) | Health, diet, care, behavior | |
| Ladders | Optional (depends on bird) | Provides exercise, good toy | |
| Locks for cage | Recommended | Keeps escape artist in cage | |
| Magazines | Recommended | Bird Talk, Pet Bird Report | |
| Megamillet | Recommended (treat) | Larger birds, use sparingly | |
| Millet spray | Recommended (treat) | Smaller birds, use sparingly | |
| Mineral blocks | Recommended | Variety of shapes, colors, flavors | |
| Pellets | Necessary (not main diet) | Large variety. Still needs other healthy foods | |
| Playpens | Recommended | Safe place for your bird to play | |
| Scrapers | Recommended | Cleaning perches and cage | |
| Seed guards, cage aprons | Optional | Helps contain thrown food | |
| Seeds | Necessary (not main diet) | Wide variety. Still needs other healthy foods | |
| Sick cage | Optional | Good to have for emergencies | |
| Spray bottle | Necessary | For misting bird | |
| Stands | Recommended | Playtime or training | |
| Supplements | Depends on bird | Ask your avian veterinarian | |
| Swings | Depends on bird | Great toy if liked | |
| Syringes | Necessary for babies or sick birds | Feeding babies or medicating | |
| Therapeutic perch | Optional (helps wear nails down) | Should be highest perch | |
| Thermometer | Necessary for baby birds | Checks temperature of formula | |
| Toothbrushes | Optional | Cleaning equipment | |
| Toys | Necessary (species appropriate) | Several needed. Can rotate | |
| Training, Behavior books | Recommended | Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot by Mattie Sue Athan | |
| Treats | Recommended (occasionally) | Wide variety to chose from | |
| Veterinary Exams | Necessary (all birds) | Annual checkup plus fecal exam | |
| Vitamins | Depends on bird | Ask your avian veterinarian | |
| Weaning foods | Necessary for baby birds | Ease the transition to adult food |
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