Cage & Aviary Bird Care Guides - Expert Tips for Healthy, Happy Birds

Last Friday, the 14th of June, Haith’s were honoured to host a day at their new premises for the popular budgerigar society, The UK Budgerigar Club (UKBC). The day was...

During Haith's vibrant planting initiative to hand back commercial space at the new Haith’s Bird Food Centre in Louth, Lincolnshire, a special opportunity emerged to honour the legacy of budgie...

Yesterday the Haith's Team went on a trip to Champion Budgie Breeder, Chris Snell's aviary. Chris was kind enough to initiate a visit to help the team understand the behind-the-scenes of running a...

Siskins, native to both Europe and Asia, are charming small finches that enchant observers in their natural habitats. They feature a distinctively forked tail and a slender bill. The male...

This week the Lincolnshire Budgie Society had the honour of hosting Professor John E Cooper, along with his wife Margaret, a distinguished wildlife lawyer, for a captivating meeting on the...

Bengalese finches (Society Finch) are remarkably easy-going and versatile birds to care for. They thrive in various environments, be it breeding cages, indoor aviaries, or spacious flights, displaying contentment across...

The captivating and alluring plumage of Gouldian finches (Erythrura gouldiae), native to Australia, never fails to capture attention. Renowned among bird enthusiasts, these beautiful birds have become sought-after pets, bringing...

Investing in the health and happiness of your cage and aviary birds is a dedicated commitment. Haith's Condition Seed™ whether with or without rape seed, emerges as an essential resource for...

African Grey Parrots, have a relatively long lifespan and can live for several decades in captivity, with some individuals reaching 50 years or more. They are of medium to large size, characterised...

Caring for pet birds in winter requires special attention to their well-being, as the cold weather can pose challenges for them. Many pet birds, such as parrots and lovebirds, originate...

Pheasants are fascinating game birds known for their striking appearance; they are large, colourful and belong to the Phasianidae family.  There are numerous different species, which originate from Asia. They...

The distinctive ring-necked parakeet is easily recognisable with its vibrant green plumage, long slender tail, and bright striking red beak. They are renowned for their exceptional talking abilities, although the...

Red canaries are popular among bird enthusiasts and pet owners due to their striking appearance, also known as Red Factor Canaries, there are a variety of domestic canaries that have...

Welcoming a new generation of canaries into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience that requires attention to detail and a nurturing touch. Rearing young canaries involves creating a...

Greenfinches are commonly found in the wild, but they can also be successfully raised as pets within an aviary. Many aviary enthusiasts consider them an excellent choice for beginners, as...

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Professor John Cooper and his wife, Margaret, at our new premises. It was a day filled with insightful discussions, a tour of our...

Chickens, often overlooked, are gentle souls capable of bringing a wealth of love and joy to many households. Within this blog, we will explore their life cycle, offer essential advice...

Cockatiels, often called the "gentle clowns of the bird world," are captivating avian companions that have captured the hearts of bird enthusiasts worldwide. These small parrots, native to Australia, have...

Lovebirds, small parrots known for their vibrant plumage and affectionate nature, have captured the hearts of bird enthusiasts around the world. Belonging to the genus Agapornis, these charming birds are...

Embarking on the enchanting journey of keeping canaries in an aviary offers bird enthusiasts a symphony of joy and vibrant colours. Whether nestled indoors or embraced by the open air,...

Zebra Finches, with their vibrant plumage and cheerful chirps, make for delightful companions in the world of avian enthusiasts. These small, social birds are not only visually captivating but also...

Parrots, with their vibrant feathers and intelligent eyes, make for delightful companions in the world of pets. These charming birds are not only visually appealing but also possess unique personalities...

Yesterday evening, the 19th of September, Haith's was thrilled to open its doors to the Lincolnshire Budgie Society. Before the doors opened, staff were busy preparing the canteen, ensuring that...

If you enter our competition, be careful not to respond to any invitations from fake accounts purporting to be Haith’s. Ours is a free competition and we’ll never ask you...

It is important you provide your birds with a high-quality seed mix as this will ensure they get the correct nutrients and will help keep their feathers, beaks, and general...

Exercise plays an important role in a bird’s weekly routine, not only can it stop them becoming overweight it can keep them from being bored. If you normally keep them...

UK Budgerigar Club (UKBC) talks to Haith's birdseed about putting budgies first. In this episode, Dr Kevin Eatwell, veterinary specialist and management committee member of the UK Budgerigar Club (UKBC),...

Snippet from our new podcast 🎤 How to keep your budgerigars cool in extreme heat - Champion Budgerigar Breeder Chris Snell explains all. Champion Budgerigar Breeder Chris Snell shares invaluable...

Snippet from our new podcast 🎤 How do you become a Champion Budgerigar Breeder? We delve into Chris Snell's childhood to see where it all began In this captivating podcast...

Snippet from our new podcast 🎤 Champion Budgerigar Breeder Chris Snell explains how important a good quality bird diet is. In this podcast featuring Champion Budgerigar Breeder Chris Snell, the...

Snippet from our new podcast 🎤What's the difference between pet budgerigars and exhibition budgerigars - Champion Budgerigar Breeder Chris Snell explains all. In the fascinating world of budgerigars, there exists...

Do budgies need natural day light? Listen to Champion Budgerigar Breeder Chris Snell's advice. Ensuring optimal conditions for budgerigars, commonly known as budgies, is crucial for their well-being. One essential...

Certainly! Here's an expanded version of the podcast announcement:--- **NEW PODCAST ALERT: Delve into the World of Budgie Breeding with Chris Snell**Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the release of our...

If you typically order more than ten bags of seed at a time for your budgies, you might want to take a closer look at our “Clubman” bulk pallet discount...

Readers will be aware that Haith's has always prided itself on the quality of its bird diets. In the early days, following the establishment of John E Haith’s in Grimsby...

Haith's have long been recognised and widely praised for the quality of their  foodstuffs, that any fed to birds, wild or captive, are as free as possible from dust. Indeed,...

The canary fancy is quite different to many other branches of the bird keeping hobby. People keep either a few Canaries just for fun, some will breed with them and...

If the purpose is to breed with your budgies, it’s all about getting them fit to breed – and that means two things – feeding them properly and giving them...

Feeding budgies during the show season is not especially difficult but the challenge is not to get the birds so fit that they don’t relax in a show cage. Get...

Bird-keeping expert Fred Wright answers some of your FAQs: Q: I am confused – canary breeders at my local club talk about Yellows v Buffs but I don’t really understand what...

Haith’s Budgie Tonic is one of the company’s bestselling seed mixes. It’s popular with many top Budgerigar fanciers and those on their way up the success-ladder, throughout the UK. Why...

Why a moult? What’s it all about? Once a year, all of our birds shed of feathers. Some birds will drop a few feathers during the year, but the perfect...

There is so much fun and enjoyment to be gained by keeping and breeding budgies. Read on to learn more... There is an exhibition fancy for budgerigars but around 90...

October is one of those strange months in the budgerigar birdroom – almost anything can happen, and it usually does! Discover more... Lots of exhibition breeders now start to pair...

With canaries, October can be a straightforward month. The show season is in full swing and those Open and members shows will continue until the end of the year... Most...

There are two highlights to the bird keeper’s years and that’s either the breeding season or the show season. But make no mistake that the success of the show season...

If you live on or near the south coast of the UK did you know that you can collect cuttlefish from your local beach? It is possible to find cuttlefish...

Monday, 28th October 2019 I was thrilled to have given a talk to CUVZS students about feeding and nutrition of birds last week (24th October 2019) along with our veterinary advisor Prof....

The UK Budgerigar Club (UKBC) is an all-inclusive club to help promote and grow the hobby of keeping and breeding budgerigars regardless of what type or variety. A fundamental goal...

There are several different species of cockatoo, that belong to the family Cacatuidae. They range in size from medium to large and stand out with their dramatic crest feathers, dusty...

Zebra finches are small, delightful birds and can be found across most of Australia, they belong to the subfamily Estrildidae (weaver finches). They have a striking colouration of a classic...

In my previous “Tips for Bird-keepers”, I focused mainly on day-to-day care of your birds and ensuring that both they and you can cope during this Covid-19 “lockdown”. On each...

In my first set of “Tips”, I reminded bird-keepers of the need to ensure that someone else could look after your birds if you were unwell or otherwise unable to...

The current Covid-19 (coronavirus) “lockdown” presents challenges to all who keep birds, whether that is in the home, in a bird-room, aviary or zoological collection. First, the birds need to...

Simon H King, Haith’s Associate Director has recently been elected a Fellow of The Linnean Society of London, the world’s oldest active biological society. The Society was founded in 1788...

Chickens need a constant supply of minerals, calcium, and protein to help provide you with fresh eggs daily. We all love to feed garden birds, and our busy mail order...

Feeding is very often not taken seriously by Budgerigar fanciers. But serious breeders take it as one of their top priorities. I already written about the importance of requiring the...