Signs of Aggression Your Parrot May Display: Aggression is often brought on by fear. It is crucial for you provide comfort and security to your parrot or aggressive behavior may develop. If body language is ignored, obvious signs of fear may be overlooked and you may be left asking yourself, “What did I do wrong? Read the Rest…
Common Reasons for Screaming Parrots: Parrots make noise and at times they make a lot of noise. Screaming should be expected from time to time when owning a parrot. This is a normal behavior that your bird will display. Unfortunately, this is not always taken into mind when buying a parrot and often times owners Read the Rest…
Thinking of adding a Parrot to Your Home? Introducing a new animal member to your home and family can be wonderfully rewarding and exciting. On the other hand, it could be a total disaster. Before adding a new addition you need to take a few important things into consideration. The first thing you need to Read the Rest…
Parrot Toys: Bored parrots become destructive parrots. Your bird needs to keep busy and have regular stimulation through playtime. Toys will help satisfy your bird’s interest. These toys can be homemade or store bought. Not every toy is safe for your parrot that is why it is important to keep safety in mind when purchasing Read the Rest…
As previously discussed, toys should be provided to your parrot to help challenge them physically and encourage them mentally. Far to often bored parrots develop behavioral problems and become destructive. If you have a excessive chewer you may even find your furniture becomes an outlet for this lack of stimulation. Toys will keep your parrot Read the Rest…
Three Basic Elements of Parrot Training: We know the importance of training a parrot. Not only does training develop a bond between parrot and owner, it also is essential for your parrot to be happy and not develop unwanted behaviors. Whether you are training your parrot with a clicker or without, there are three basic Read the Rest…
Parrots and Bath time: Birds spend numerous hours preening their feathers. During this process they clean and lubricate over 2,000 feathers each day. In addition to preening it is important to offer your parrot a bathing opportunity at least several times a week if not daily. Bathing not only promotes healthy preening it also relieves Read the Rest…
It is important for your bird to go to its cage when asked. Make sure your parrot’s cage is a sanctuary for your feathered companion. Never use the cage as a form of punishment for your bird. This only backfire and your parrot will not want to return to the cage. Your parrot should want Read the Rest…
If you have children this is a great opportunity to teach them some biology along with animal husbandry. This is a low cost way to grow leafy greens for your parrot(s) which play an important role in a healthy diet for your feathered companion. Materials You Need to Grow Greens: 1. Packet of lettuce seed Read the Rest…
Screen Your Potential Customers: You have invested time, money and love in raising these wonderful feathered companions. Make sure that you do not hand your parrots over to someone that is not willing to give them everything they deserve. Unfortunately internet fraud is a major topic to take into mind as well when selling your Read the Rest…