Don’t Take the Babies: Why this is Essential for the Birds.

Sadly, popular media often uses large gathering of birds to convey fear in humans.  Maybe Alfred Hitchcock, think—The Birds—is partly to blame for this message, but the theme seems to have stuck throughout the years!   Although large gatherings of birds in the wild does not mean any person is in eminent danger of having their eyes plucked out, (gruesome, huh?) or of being pecked to death, it does pose a problem for birds themselves when a large population resides in an enclosed space.

The reason for this is because when birds feel overcrowded in their dwelling, they become stressed.  Stress in birds can manifest itself in many ways such as health problems, self-mutilation, or bullying of other birds in the same space.  This bullying is demonstrated through chasing, plucking, and even hissing.  In some extreme cases, birds have even been known to kill other birds in their fight for survival.

Because of this, it is important to keep the population in the aviary within the recommended guidelines to eliminate the above from occurring.  This is one of the reason’s Bevy of Birdhome’s monitors the amount of birds living in the aviary and regularly buys the babies back at the time of service.

Although it can be difficult to part with the birds that have become a part of the family that watches the life inside the aviary on an almost daily basis, it is important to remember that keeping the population steady will keep the birds thriving and happy!

Another reason that we monitor the number of birds living in the aviary is to keep their home looking as beautiful as possible.  Housing more birds leads to more messes, and since bird’s haven’t yet mastered the art of cleaning up after themselves (sadly), their showcase homes quickly become an eyesore, and an uncomfortable environment for living.

Hence, when the aviary technician removes the babies that are ready to leave their parents, remember, they are not evil bird snatchers, but rather giving the birds the best solution for their well-being.

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