How To Choose The Right Avian Vet

When it comes to your feathered friend, getting sick is just part of life. But what do you do when they get sick? How do you find the right vet that knows what they are doing and how to care for your bird? Since a bird's anatomy is very different than a normal cat or dog, you have to find a vet that can provide the specialized care that a bird needs. For new bird owners, you probably have a ton of questions about how to choose the right avian vet. So, here are some things that you can do find the right one for you:

1. Location: A lot of times, the hardest part about finding the right vet for your bird is locating one. Since the Internet is a major part of our lives today, it's much easier to find a vet that is close to you. One of the best places to start is to look at the yellow pages online for veterinarians that specalize in avian or even exotic medicine. Normally these vets will advertise that they do these types of animals so people can find them easier and they will also advertise their qualifications as well. You can also look at the Association of Avian Veterinarians' web site to find a vet near you that takes care of birds as well. They always maintain a list of vets that are qualified to care for companion birds and also have a great vet locator that will help you find one close by.

2. Preliminary Appointment: When you do find a vet close to you, don't just go in and let them work on your bird without finding out what you want to know - and don't wait until your bird is sick. Instead, schedule an appointment with the vet and take your bird with you to just talk to them and introduce yourself and your bird. This will also help your bird feel at easy and help them to know the vet before they are sick and might be a bit cranky towards new people.

3. Questions: Of course, there are some questions that you should ask the vet. Some of these questions include things like:

A. How long have you been treating birds? Keep in mind that experience is the best teacher and you want to find a vet that has a solid background in avian medicine so that you will know your bird is in the best possible hands.

B. How familiar they are with your species of bird? Make sure that you find out how much experience they have in dealing with your specific type of bird. Different birds are all treated and react differently to different medical procedures, so you want to know that the vet you have chosen is familiar with your species of bird, such as what treatment work and what don't.

C. Are they a member of the AAV? It doesn't hurt to ask this, and you want to make sure that the vet you choose is a member of the AAV so that they are held to a higher standard of care.

D. Do they have birds at home? While this might seem like a personal question, don't hesitate to ask it. Those that have birds of any type at home are more likely to know a bird's body language and how to look for signs of them being sick better than those that don't keep birds at their home.

E. Do they have emergency or after-hours care? Most vets offer this today, and you want to make sure that they one you choose for your bird does as well. After all, accidents can happen at any time - day or night.

F. How much do their services cost for birds? Since vet visits can be costly, you want to know in advance how much an emergency visit might cost and have that money set back just in case.

G. Do they recommend normal check ups? Many avian vets will recommend that birds have a well check at least once per year, so that they can help you keep your bird in shape and healthy.

A good vet will answer all of your questions and address concerns without hesitation and you want to make sure that you watch the way that they handle and relate to your bird during your first visit. You want them to be comfortable with your bird and make sure that their staff makes an effort to make things less stressful for your bird. If you or your bird isn't comfortable with them, they might not be the right vet for you.

Newest Birdland Bird: The Indian Pitta

The newest bird to grace our Birdland cages is the Indian Pitta, which is a medium-sized bird. In the wild, they are found mainly in Sub-Himalayan areas and they winter in southern India as well as Sri Lanka. They absolutely love thick undergrowth, which helps them to disguize themselves and their families. Their brilliant colors can make them a very beautiful and fun bird to watch and they are often covered in newspaper stories all around the areas that they live in.

So what is it that makes these birds so different? Well, they have a small, stubby tail and very long, strong legs. The Indian Pitta also has a beautiful buff colored crown and stripe with black coronal stripes, this black eye stripes, as well as white throats and necks. Their upper areas of their bodies are green with a blue tail, buff colored under areas, and bright red on the lower belly and vent. They usually hop along the ground through the brush to forage and they have even been known to get caught in small aminal traps.

Normally, they are heard more than they are seen and they have a very distinct whistle that is made up of two main notes, sometimes with a triple note thrown in. They normally will call once or twice, usually with other neighbor birds joining in with them, especially at dusk or dawn. For this reason, they are called the "Six-O-Clock" bird in Tamil.

While they will mainly breed in the Himalayan foothills from nothern Pakistan up to the west to at least Napal and sometimes up into the Sikkim in the east. They also have been known to breed in the central hills of India as well as Wester Ghats to the south toward Belgaum and Goa. They are so common throughout the whole area that they have been known to even show up inside some people's homes when they are exhausted from moving all around, breeding, and migrating.

Since they are a species of bird that makes seasonal movements that go along with the rains, their breeding season is suring the south-west Monsoon from June to August and normally peaks in June in central India and in July in northern India. They build small globular structures with one small, round opening on one side that is built low to the ground or on lower branches. Normally, the Indian Pitta lays four to five eggs which are glossy white and sperical with some spots and specks of deep maroon or purple.

The Indian Pitta loves to feed on small insects and other smaller invertebrates that are picked up off the ground or leaves that are littered all over the ground. Of course, they have also been noted to take food scraps from humans that have been left on the ground.

They are a very beautiful and unique bird to watch and enjoy, and if you haven't gotten yours in Birdland yet - make sure that you get a pair to breed and see what kind of unique color combinations you too can come up with. They will cost you coins, not feathers, and you have to be level 45 to buy them.

Birds of Birdland: The Starling

The Starling is a medium to small sized bird that are found in the wild in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and across the tropical Pacific. Several of these species have been introduced into the wild in North America, Hawaii, and New Zealand where they have thrived and compete with the other birds in that area for the natural habitats that they need. It is due to this that they are considered to be an invasive species, but that doesn't take away from how pretty they are and how fun they can be to watch.

Starlings are a very social bird and therefore like to live in larger, social families. Most of them will stay with flocks that vary in size throughout the year and these flocks can even include species from other families in the. It is this sociality that is fun to watch when they interact with other bird species as well as when they are roosting.

They love to eat fruits, nectar, and insects and many Starlings are key to helping disperse seeds throughout Asia and Africa, especially when it comes to tree seeds as well as parasites. Some scientists have studied the Starling eating fermenting, over-ripened fruit, which has led them to believe that they actually might become intoxicated by the alcohol in the fruit. This prompted to study how Starlings might break down the alcohol in their systems, and they found that they have disposal enzymes that helps them to break down the alcohol extremely quickly.

Although there are many types of Starlings today, there is one that is now extinct, called the Mascarene starlings. Only one of their species is known from specimens that were taken while the bird was still in existance, others are known from remains of subfossil bones and one very early traveler's description.

For those that love to bird watch at home or while on hikes or out in nature anywhere, Starlings can be an extremely fun bird to watch. Since they are so closely related to Myna birds and they are very intelligent, they can be very inquisitive and love to explore things. Building a Starling house in your back yard can also help to attract them so that you can watch them socialize, breed, and raise their young right at your side.

Adding Neighbors In Birdland

New to Birdland and wondering where to find neighbors that will help you in the game? Well, there are some great places around Facebook that you can look to gain neighbors as well as find information about the game to help you along.

You'll always want to check out the main Birdland page for the game. Here, you'll find the latest information on new items, birds, and more that are introduced into the game. You'll also find a discussion board where you can add your name to the list for tons of new friends and neighbors. Make sure that you're adding your name to the list daily as there are millions of Birdland players out there.

There aren't a lot of fan pages out there yet, but you will find that the Birdland Fan Page is growing by leaps and bounds. There are plenty of members that will add you as a neighbor and answer questions if you have them about the game.

The main thing that you will want to remember is that when you are on these pages, make sure that you are putting your name on the neighbor lists. Also, you want to do this daily - or more if you can. This way, you get the maximum exposure to your profile and you will gain the most neighbors without doing a lot of work.

How to Tell if Your Bird is Sick

Does it seem like your feathered friend is not him or herself lately? Maybe they are acting odd or not wanting to eat? When birds get sick, it can be hard to tell if you don't know what to look for, and as bird owners, it's our responsibility to ensure that they don't get sick or that we get them to a doctor when they are. To help you protect your friend, here is a list of tell-tale symptoms that every bird owner should know about and be watchful for when they are taking care of their birds:

Unusual Droppings: The color of your bird's droppings will vary slightly depending on what you feed him. Nonetheless, you should watch out for droppings that are yellow, rusty brown, or tarry black. These can be indicators of internal bleeding, amongst other serious problems. You should also notice if there is a major change in the consistency of your bird's droppings. If they are too runny or too firm, it can cause complications for your pet.

Ruffled Feathers: Birds that sit with their feathers fluffed out for prolonged periods of time are often affected by respiratory problems or other disorders. Ruffled feathers are also good at concealing weight loss, which can be life threatening for a bird. If you observe this behavior in your pet for more than a day or so, you should contact your vet as soon as possible.

Red, Inflamed, or Runny Cere: Your bird's cere is what we perceive as his nose -- the little patch above his beak that holds his nostrils. Pay close attention to your bird's cere. If you observe any redness, inflammation, or discharge, there is a very good chance that you pet could be seriously ill. Make sure to keep your bird wrapped up and warm on the way to the vet.

Cloudy Eyes: If your bird's eyes look cloudy or have a discharge coming from them, he may be affected by a respiratory, nervous, or muscular disorder. You should rush to the vet as soon as possible as your bird needs immediate treatment.

Reduced Appetite: Birds have extremely high metabolisms, so it is vital that they receive adequate nutrition every day. If your bird stops eating and begins to lose weight, it may be a sign of an intestinal blockage or impaction, in which case he could die very quickly without medical attention. Make sure to clean out the bottom of your bird's cage every day before you feed him. This provides an easy way to monitor food consumption, not to mention changes in droppings.

Open-Mouthed Breathing: Respiratory problems are among the most common bird illnesses, and unfortunately the most serious. If you see your bird breathing with his mouth open while at rest, there is a good chance that he is not only sick, but has been for quite a while. This is one of the most serious symptoms of illness in birds, and requires immediate veterinary attention, with probable hospitalization.

Dirty Feathers: Birds are, by nature, hygienic animals that bathe often and preen their feathers daily to keep them clean. If you notice feathers around your bird's face or rump that appear messy, clumped up, or stuck together, it is an indication that your pet could be sick. Food consumption and droppings should be monitored closely for a day or so, and any changes noted and relayed to your vet as soon as possible.

Weight Loss: Many sick birds ruffle their feathers when they don't feel well, effectively concealing any changes in body mass and loss of weight. Weight loss can be devastating to a bird's health, not only in terms of reduced strength, but inhibition of organ functions as well. Weigh your bird regularly so that you will know if your pet is having trouble maintaining his weight.

Tail Bobbing: As with many common signs of illness in birds, prolonged and repetitive bobbing of the tail can be indicative of a respiratory infection. Unlike people, birds lack a diaphragm to separate the chest cavity from the stomach. The muscles located at the base of the tail help birds breathe by playing a part in expanding the lungs to take in air. If a bird is having trouble breathing, the tail muscles will work harder, causing the tail to bob up and down. Tail bobbing is often not noticeable until later, more serious stages of illness, so if you see your bird behaving in this manner, report to the vet immediately.

Changes in Vocalizations: Much like humans, birds who don't feel well often become less talkative than usual. Pay close attention to your bird so that you can learn his normal vocalization patterns. If you stay in tune with the way your bird behaves, it's possible to pick up on clues to that way that he feels. If you notice any changes in frequency or general tone of your bird's vocalizations, he should be monitored for additional symptoms for the next few days. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Birds of Birdland: The Puffin

The Puffin is an extremely unique looking bird that just about everyone will recognize. There are only three species of the Puffin, all with very brightly colored beaks to help them in breeding season. Puffins are all seabirds that feed like penguins do, by diving down into the water for their food and they have adapted their wings for mainly swimming instead of flight so that they can gather more food, but they can still fly. They also live like penguins do, in large colonies on coastal cliffs or on offshore islands where they won't be bothered too much by people and other predators. Two breeds of Puffins are found in the Northern Pacific Ocean, while the other is found in the Northern Atlantic Ocean areas.

All Puffins have black, or black and white, plumage and are very small, stocky birds. After breeding season, they shed their bright, outter areas of their bills and use the small, duller beak that is underneath. They have a black cap on their heads, their faces are maily white, and they have very bright orange-red feet. When they are in their colonies, they can be very vocal and loud, although when they are at sea feeding, they are silent. When they fly to get food out in the ocean, they will actually fly a lot higher than some other sea birds, about 10 meters (or 30 feet) above the water, while other birds of similar type will only fly about 1.6 meters (or 5 feet) above the water.

Puffins breed in their large colonies on islands and coastal areas. Both sexes will help to build the nest for the young and each different species will build a different type of nest. For example, the Atlantic Puffin will build a nest that is strong and sturdy on the same area as other puffins in their colony. Horned Puffins actually burrow about 1 meter deep, that ends in a large chamber. And, the Tufted Puffin will also burrow with a tunnel that can be up to 2.75 meters (or 9 feet) long. They will also line these burrows with feathers, grass, and leaves, as well as other items that will help to keep the babies warm and cozy if mom and dad have to step out for a while.

Puffins are another bird species that form a long-term breeding relationship together. The female will lay the single egg and then both parents take turns incubating it and feeding the baby chick. While the other parent is out, the parent that is incubating the egg or chick will hold it against it's brood patch with it's wings to ensure that it gets the maximum body heat possible to keep the egg warm. After the chicks hatch, they spend the first few years of

their lives at sea, only returning to breed after about five years. Of course, Puffins that have been in captivity have been known to breed after only three years. When breeding season is over, all of the three Puffin species will winter at sea, far from the coast and can even head south past their normal breeding range.

Unfortunately, Puffins are hunted for their feathers, meat and eggs, which has led to the Atlantic Puffin's population becoming severely low during the 1800's and early 1900's. This has caused several conservation groups to form to help save the Puffins, even though they continue to be hunted in Iceland and the Faroe Islands. In Iceland, the Puffin is part of the national diet, because the species does not have legal protection there. They are hunted by a technique called "Sky fishing" where nets are thrown over low-flying birds.

SOS Puffin is the conservation project that is based from the Scottish Seabird Center in North Berwick to help save the puffins on the islands in the Firth or Forth. The numbers on the islands were once the largest colony recorded, at over 28,000 pairs. But, the numbers have crashed recently to only a few thousand due to an odd plant called the Tree Mallow that has taken over the island and prevented the Puffin from reaching their homes and burrows.

Puffins are never kept as pets as they are a protected species throughout the world. So, the only way that many people will ever own one is here on Birdland. Make sure that you find out about the different conservation efforts for the Puffin and help do your part to ensure that they remain part of our world for generations to come.

Fun New Birds In Birdland!

For those that may not have been playing Birdland lately, you are missing out on some fun new birds for your cages. Here are some of the cute new birds that you can get to liven up your cages!

Puffins - The Horned Puffin and Pink Puffin are new additions to Birdland that you can purchase

for 10 and 14 feathers. They sell for a very good amount of coins too, 6000 and 8000 (respectively), which means that purchasing these guys and breeding them will earn you some excellent coins. Plus, they are really cute, little squatty birds that will add a different look to any cage.

Flamingos - You'll find Blue and American flamingos that also can be bought with

feathers, 20 and 15 feathers. They sell for 7000 and 50000 (respectively), and make excellent additions to any of your cages. Now, you will have to buy one of the floor feeders for them, which you can unlock at level 25 or you can purchase with Facebook credits. Breeding these guys will earn you a ton of coins - especially if bred together.

Eclectus - There are also two new Eclectus, Pink and Red, which can be bought for

10 and 7 feathers each. The Pink Eclectus sell for 10,000 and the Red Eclectus sell for 7000 which means another massive boost to your cage coins if you breed them and sell them. And, they are very colorful additions to your cages as well!

Of course, there are some other great new birds in Birdland that you'll want to check out - so make sure that you head over and see which new birds you want to spice up your cages.

New Goals In Birdland

Looking for something new to work toward in Birdland? Well, now the game has offered goals for you to reach for that will earn you some great coins, experience, and prizes. As of today, here are the new goals that you can work toward in Birdland:

1. More space for birds (Apprentice): Expand your second cage to give more space for your birds. Requirements: expand your second cage to level 2. Reward: 250 coins, 5 experience points.

2. Breeding Love Bird: Love Birds are .. totally about love, and you probably should get more! So, let's breed 2 pairs. Requirements: Breed 2 Bird(s) of Love Bird species. Reward: Bird **TIP: You can breed two different pairs one after the other and complete this goal really fast if you already have adult Love Birds.

3. Food for every bird! (Junior): Fill in total of 25 feeders or water tanks in your or your friend's cages. Requirements: Fill 25 feeders. Reward: 500 coins, 20 experience points, unlock special food dish.

4. Treasure Hunt!: Empty 10 treasure chests from 10 friends! Requirements: Empty 10 chests. Rewards: 200 coins, 15 experience points.

5. Time For Happiness (Apprentice): Time for happiness, Love 50 different birds! Hard to accomplish, but totally worth it! Requirements: Love 50 birds. Rewards: 300 coins, 1 feather, 10 experience points.

6. Adoption of Birds (Junior): Have you seen your friends posting birds on their wall for adpotion? Adopt 2 birds to get this goal done! Requirements: Adopt 2 birds. Rewards: 1 feather, 1 bird, unlock pink swing.

7. Own 4 Cocatoos in Second cage: Own 4 Cocatoos in second cage (unlock neon cockatoo should be unlocked). Requirements Have 4 bird(s) of Cocatoo species in second cage. Reward: 300 coins, 10 experience points. **TIP: Again, if you already have a couple of Cockatoos in your cages, you can easily breed them and just buy another. Make sure that they are all in the second cage.

Most of these goals are pretty easy, especially if you have a lot of neighbors with birds. They can easily be completed on a pass through your neighbor's cages. Good luck!

Birds of Birdland: The Cockatoo

The Cockatoo is a larger bird that many people confuse with the Cockatiel. They are actually any of the 21 species that belong to the bird family Cacatuidae, and are a species of parrot as well. In the wild, they are found throughout Australia, the Philippines, some of the eastern Indonesian islands, New Guinea, and the Soloman Islands.

Cockatoos are easily recognizable by their crests and curved bills and are generally larger than most other parrots. Their size difference is the easiest way to tell them apart from the Cockatiel, who is the smallest of all the parrot species. Of course, the plumage of the Cockatoo is a bit less colorful than most parrots, being mainly white, black, or grey - but they have beautifully colored crests, and usually colored cheeks and tails as well. Cockatoos are very popular birds among bird lovers, although they do take a lot of care, which is why many newer bird owners choose the smaller Cockatiel.

Their main diet is made up of seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects and they are very social birds. They like to eat in flocks, especially on the ground. But, they only like to eat later in the day when the sun has gone up and warmed their nests. Then, they love to travel around in very noisy flocks looking for food. Since they love such a wide variety of different foods, you can start off with a normal diet of prepackaged Cockatoo food and then add fruits and vegetables as well as other treats. If you aren't sure what else they can have, talk with your local vet, check for special home recipes online, or talk with local breeders or pet stores.

When it comes to breeding them, Cockatoos are monogamous birds, meaning that one pair will bond for many years. Most Cockatoos will actually pair up for life before they have even reached sexual maturity, and will even delay breeding for about a year. The females will breed normally for the first time when they are anywhere from three to seven years old, and males will be a bit older when they are ready to breed. Cockatoo's sexual maturity is delayed so that they can develop the skills needed for raising and parenting their baby birds, and is much longer than other bird's sexual maturity.

One of the main reasons that Cockatoos are kept as pets, and popular ones at that, is due to the fact that they are very smart and have engaging personalities when it comes to humans. They can be problematic however, and love to eat drywall and other areas around homes that can cause them harm and harm your home. Making sure that they have plenty of toys that they can tear up and destroy and affection will keep this from happening. They are very affectionate birds and will become really attached to their owners as well as some other people, but the will also demand attention from you. While it is hard for them to mimic human sounds, it can be done with a lot of work from their owners. They love different sounds, such as cartoons, music, talk from their owners, the radio, and more, so it's always a good idea to leave some noise on to help them work on their ability to mimic noises.

If you are considering getting a Cockatoo, you do need to know that they live a very long time. Normally, a Cockatoo will live anywhere between 30 to 70 years, although it has been reported that some have lived over 100 years.

How To Personalize Your Aviary In Birdland

Every Facebook game offers you different ways to adopt pets, farm, cook, and do things that you can't normally do at home. While this is all fun and games, it makes thing so much better when you can actually personalize everything on your chosen game as well right? Birdland is no different and there are plenty of great ways that you can personalize your own cage and spruce it up just the way you want it. Here are some of the different ways that you can personalize your own aviary in Birdland:

1. Name your birds: When you purchase your birds, make sure

that you choose their name. The game will automatically pick one out for you, or you can name them what you would like. If you didn't customize your bird's names when you got them, don't worry! All you need to do is click on the bird, and then click on the little tab that looks like a paper and pen. You'll open up a popup that will allow you to name them anything you would like.

2. Themes: There are some cute themes in the store available for you to purchase to really customize your cages. You can choose from several different seasons, and even some exotic locations such as Paris and a jungle. While these can get costly, they are an excellent way to really customize your cage.

3. Accessorize: In the store, there are tons of great accessories that you can purchase for your cages. These include plants, decorations, sticks, toys, feeding dishes, and more. Each different item offers you different color choices and options that will allow you to personalize your cage completely with your own unique personality. While some of the colors and options might be more expensive, it will allow you to truly make your cages your own.

As you go through the game, you can also adopt specialty birds or purchase them with Facebook credits. And, you will find new and fun ways to make your avairy your own as it grows.

Earning Coins With Normal Activities In Birdland

Want to earn more coins in Birdland so you can buy bigger and better birds, cages, and goodies? Of course you do, and we want to help you out. Here are some of the different things that you can do in Birdland so that you'll gain coins just from every day things:

1. Breeding birds: While breeding itself doesn't make you any coins, selling

the adult birds later will. For example, if you breed two love birds together and then let the baby grow to an adult, you can easily make over 1000 coins per bird you sell. The trick is to breed as often as you can and breed all of the different birds that you own. The different colors will help the sale proceeds as well.

2.Cleanliness is next to coin-ness: Each day, clean your cages then visit neighbors and clean theirs. Just cleaning your neighbor's cages can earn you a decent amount of coins each day, depending on how many neighbors you have!

3.Treasure chests: Make sure that you log in daily to get your treasure chest bonus and visit your friends to gather theirs too! This is an excellent way to make a lot of coins without doing anything at all.

4. Neighbors: You want to have as many neighbors as possible so that you can visit them and help out. When you get a help request, make sure that you accept it and that you make sure that you do whatever the pop up asked to you - such as loving their birds, feeding them, and so on. Also, you will want to do other things while you're there too!

5. Feeding: Feeding your birds will cost you coins, but yield experience. So, while you're at your neighbor's cages, feed their birds completely in all of their cages. This will earn you both experience and coins. Don't pass up any of their other cages, make sure you get them all.

Do these five things daily and you'll start to see your coins build up and up and up!

Tips For Playing The Kitchen Game In Birdland

When it comes to grabbing up more coins and experience, the kitchen game is always an excellent way to gain more of each. You can now go onto the mini game in the kitchen in Birdland and race to the finish line while dodging different kitchen items - such as pots, pans, ovens, and more. This is a superbly fun little mini game in Birdland, and one that you can easily use to gain more of what you need: coins and experience! Here are some great tips that you can use to help you play the mini game in Birdland better than ever:

1. Watch your energy: When you start out in the game, your bird gets 120 energy. As you go, you lose energy. The energy you have resets every hour, or you can gather up some in the game - they look like little beakers with a red lightning bolt on them. Or, you can buy 4 energy packs for 1 feather, which will give you 20 energy points. (You'll also find some feathers in the mini game too.)

2. Try to gather all the coins you see: Yes, some are really high and some are really low, but as you go through the game, you should easily be able to work the controls so that you can quickly make your bird go up and down to grab them all.

3. Watch out for falling objects: As you go through the mini game in Birdland, some of the objects hanging on the wall will fall and try to hit you. These are normally the utensils, pot holders, and plates. If they hit you, it will cost you some energy and can end your game quickly if you aren't careful.

4. Grab extras: There will sometimes be energy packs and feathers along your way in the kitchen game in Birdland. Make sure that you do whatever you can to get them. They will help you play longer, gather more coins, and gain more energy. So, don't pass them by.

Overall, the mini game in Birdland is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. And, when you get the hang of gathering up items to keep your energy filled up, you can easily play this little game a lot and keep your bird flying out of the kitchen constantly!

Want to know more about the Kitchen Game in Birdland? Make sure that you check out our post that goes through the whole game here.

Leveling Tips For Birdland

When it comes to leveling up, it can seem like you are either missing out on something or that you aren't doing enough. But, there are actually some easy things that you can do when you play that will gain you a lot of experience points - and coins - that will help you level up faster. Here are some tips to help you level faster:

1. Neighbors: This is key to leveling for many reasons. Basically, the more neighbors you have, the faster you'll level. Why? Well, because there is so much that you can do in your friend's cages that will not cost you anything at all but will grant you experience.

2. Visit your neighbors: When you do, there are several things that you can do every 24 hours. Here are the things that you want to make sure that you do every day in all of your neighbor's cages:

Clean their cages - you'll get 1 xp when you clean their cages, and

you'll have to click about 3-5 times to get the experience point when you use the broom tool.

Feed: when you feed your neighbor's birds, you'll get 1 xp for each time that you fill it. Of course, you'll have to fill it several times, so you can easily earn a ton of experience points just by doing this in each cage that your neighbors own.

Love: love their birds just like you do your own. This alone will gain you more experience points than anything else, as it gives you 5 xp each time that you love one of their birds.

3. Help Messages: Make sure that you don't pass any of these by when they pop up. They will give you an automatic 3 xp plus some other goods, like coins, and you can usually perform an action that you just did in a neighbor's cage.

4. Buy items: When you purchase new items from the store, you'll gain experience points. So, don't pass up sprucing up your cages when you can.

5. Play the mini game: You can play the mini game several times throughout the day, so make sure that you do so you can gain both coins and experience points from doing so. Make sure that you check out our other posts here about the Kitchen game.

These five tips will help you a ton if you do them daily - or more, for those that will allow you. They will all help you gain more experience fast so that you can easily level up quickly in Birdland. You'll also want to check out our post on where to find experience points in Birdland.

Swingin' through the jungle

Have you seen the new Jungle theme? It's a little pricey at $50,000 but it's a lot of fun. You have to be level 20 to unlock it. Looks like there is lots to do in the cage. It really has a jungle feel but it also seems a little crowded with stuff. I would suggest only putting a couple of birds in there.

It's also dangerous! Today, a little Goudian Finch was caught by a big black panther in the Jungle! Poor thing. But I managed to save it and put it up for adoption. Hmm, I may have to stick to letting my birds fly around in the kitchen!

I saw some posts on the Facebook page where people said that they purchased the Jungle theme but that they didn't receive the theme. It's there. All you need to do is click "Use it" and you will then see the theme.

I have also expanded my cage! So now I can apply different themes to each one. I'm very excited about that. What are your favorite themes?

The BirdLand User Interface - Learning The Basics

When it comes to playing Bird Land, you'll have to make sure that you know how to use the interface to find the things you want, and keep your birds happy. So, here is your quick user interface guide that will help you through the game faster than you can say "bird feed"! Take a look at the screenshot below and you will see that we have numbered everything you'll need to know about the user interface:

1. This is where you can see what level you currently are, and how many experience points you have. It will also show you how many experience points you need for the next level so you will easily see what you're working toward.

2. These are your coins and feathers. You'll need these both to purchase things in Bird Land.

3. This is the meter that tells how your birds are. When you click on a bird in your cage, the meter will change and will show you if the bird is hungry or unhappy and you will know what to do to make them better.

4. This icon represents your gifts that you have waiting.

5. This is the name of your cage.

6. Food bowls are essential to keeping your birds happy. Without food and water your birds will die, so you have to make sure that you have plenty of both to keep your birds happy and healthy. You'll also earn experience points for filling them up, so make sure that you do this both in your cages and your friends cages.

7. Treasure chests are where you'll find your daily free coins. You can also find these in your friend's cages as well.

8. Call for neighbors allows you to post a message on your wall that you need more neighbors in Bird Land.

9. Your arrow tool allows you to select different things in your cage, such as items, your birds, and food and water bowls.

10. The hand tool allows you to pet your birds.

11. The cleaning tool allows you to clean up your cage, and your friend's cages as well when you are visiting.

12. The shop offers you an excellent amount of different birds, accessories, decorations, and more. Make sure that you visit the shop and get the items you want and need for your cage. Just about everything that you can buy will either help you take care of your birds or offer you experience points when you place them in your cage.

13. This little gift box will allow you to send gifts to your friends and neighbors in Bird Land.

14. This is the game icon and you will find that playing this game a few times a day will easily keep your coins building up. It's a fun little game and allows you to collect coins and feathers, as well as experience points!

15. These icons allow you to toggle the sounds, the music, the graphics quality, and fullscreen mode.

16. This icon tells you how many birds you have in your cage now and how many it will hold. Pay attention to this, as you cannot place more than a certain amount of birds in each cage.

17. This area will show you how many cages you currently have, how many are open for expansion, and how many more you can unlock as you play Bird Land.

18. Want to visit your friends? This area will show you your friends and their levels. You can click on their icons and visit their cages to help them out and make some coins and experience points.

19. This icon will allow you to invite friends to come and play Bird Land with you.

Now you know all of the basics of the user interface in Bird Land and you can easily find anything you need in the game quickly!

A Day In The Life Of Buddy The Black Budgie

Today started out like any other day, just flying around the cage - enjoying the new plants. The food was good, water was cold, and the other birds were all chatting about this and that. I had just settled down for a nice little nap, when I heard a new voice in the cage. I looked around to see who it was when I laid my little birdy eyes on the most beautiful new bird I had ever seen. She was hot pink, with a beautiful black crown that was so shiny and bright, you couldn't stop staring at it.

I had to talk to her. So, I tried to fly up and say "hello" to her, but I simply couldn't talk! I h

ad to grab a quick bite out of the feeder next to her so I wouldn't look dumb and then I flew off to the opposite side of the cage.

It wasn't long before my friend Bongo flew over to talk. He had seen me try to talk to the new bird, and figured that I had gotten shy. So, he talked to his mate, Fala, and found out about the new girl in the cage. It turns out her name was Gracie and she had just come from the store. She hadn't ever lived in a normal cage before and she was excited to meet everyone here - especially me! I couldn't believe it, she wanted to meet me?

Bongo said that he and Fala would be at the feed bowl with Gracie in about 10 minutes and I should come. I told him I would try, that I wasn't sure I could talk to a bird that beautiful. Bongo smiled at me and flew off.

I flew over to the mirror and primped and preened my feathers for a bit. I simply had to look my best if I was going to head over to the feed bowl and meet her. But I was so nervous, no new bird had ever made me this nervous before! I was worried that I would say something stupid or look foolish to her. Oh, she was so pretty - I didn't want to mess anything up.

It seemed like the 10 minutes flew by - figuratively speaking - and I saw that Bongo and Fala were already at the bowl with Gracie. I knew that I had to go, but I was so nervous, my tummy felt like I had been eating butterflies all day. I flew up to the feed bowl and circled it a couple of times. Bongo gave me an odd look as if to say, sit down!

I finally landed next to Bongo and grabbed a quick bite out of the food bowl. When I looked up, I noticed that she was looking right at me. It's a good thing that she couldn't tell I was blushing!

"Hi" she said "I'm Gracie." She batted those pretty eyes at me. I almost couldn't talk for a moment - but I finally managed to squeak out "I'm Buddy." She flew over and landed next to me. She sat still for a few seconds, then grabbed a bite to eat and munched it quietly. I wondered if she was as nervous as I was.

"Well, Fala and I have to go check on the egg. We'll catch up with you two later." And, with that, both Bongo and Fala flew off and left me and Gracie alone. It wasn't long before Gracie leaned over and nuzzled her head into my neck. Oh my goodness! I thought - she likes me! After that I wasn't nervous any longer. We sat and talked about all kinds of things, from what she had seen in the pet shop to what the other birds were like here. Everything was going great, and I think that I have finally found my mate!

Pink or Blue May Your Wish Come True

I have 6 birds in my cage now and I have been dying to breed them. But up until yesterday, my female, Gracie was still a teenager. Today, she became a full-fledged adult so I let her wander around the cage to see who she'd like to be her handsome Prince. She chose Blue!

Before I knew it, Gracie and Blue started snuggling, but there wasn't enough room in the cage for them to have real privacy and mate. So I quickly expanded my cage for 600 Birdland coins and presto! A baby egg was laid.

It took the full 9 minutes for their baby egg to incubate, but it was so worth the wait. Today, I am proud to announce that Gracie and Blue have become the proud parents of a healthy baby bird named Turq! Here he is with his mama Gracie. He looks a lot like her, don't ya think?

Gracie and Blue have been spending ample time with him to teach him the ropes. I imagine he will be flying through the house on a kitchen adventure soon enough. I'm looking forward to that.

Buying And Selling Birds In BirdLand

When it comes to your cage, you strive to have the coolest birds possible right? So, what do you do if you are short on coins and really want more birds? Well there are several ways that you can get the coins you need to buy more birds or even gain some free birds. Here are several tips on buying and selling birds to help you build up your cage with ease:

1. Buy cheap birds when you can - Start off with the cheap birds that the store

offers and when they get to an adult, you can sell them for a profit. Of course, cheaper birds won't sell for as much as higher priced birds. So, it's always a good idea to raise a few of the cheaper birds, breed them for more free birds, and then sell and buy more expensive birds. It won't take long before you have a pretty good amount of cash!

2. Breed your birds - When your birds turn into adults, breed them so that you can gain new baby birds and then you can sell the adults. This is an excellent way to gain new and unique birds for your cage without spending any cash at all. To breed your birds, simply click on one of them and then click "Breed". That bird and a bird of the opposite sex will fly down to the little hay on the bottom and cuddle for a bit. Then, a small egg will appear and you'll get a notification that they are expecting a baby bird. The cool thing is that when you breed birds, you don't always get the same color bird that you bred. So, breed together two different colored birds and you will get a unique baby bird that you cannot buy in the shop. Aside from getting unique colored birds, you'll be able to sell them for more money than a normal bird. Make sure that you've got plenty of room though, so that you'll have room for all of these babies!

3. Sell adult birds - You can not actually sell your birds until they are adults, so you will have to wait until they are adults before you can sell them. Just make sure that you breed them with several different colored birds before you do sell them so that you will get the most birds from your breeding and find some unique colored birds to sell and enjoy.

4. Specialty birds - There are plenty of times when special birds will pop up on your screen. These include endangered birds, oil covered pelicans, penguins, and more. Share these with your friends whenever you can and buy one for your self with Facebook credits. (Facebook credits are cheap, such as 70 for only $7.00.) When you can, buy one of these for your cage. If you can buy two of them, breed them and sell them for more money.

Once you start to play around with buying, breeding, and selling birds, you will find that your money will get a large boost without doing much work. Plus, you'll start to really build up some very unique birds and fill your cages with some that you cannot buy anywhere.