You know that scary feeling. You are cuddling with your pet parrot and you feel something not quite right. There is a lump in your parrot’s skin, and you do not know what it is. Of course, your first thought is that it must be a tumor. This may or may not be true. However, Read the Rest…

There is a mistake that many people make when it comes to the proper health of their pets. They may think that a medication that is safe for humans will also be safe for their pets. However, it is abolutely vital that you understand that your parrot has a different physiology than you. You cannot Read the Rest…

Many people just assume that animals do not have the ability to see the way we do. They automatically assume that pets do not have the ability to differentiate colors, and they just never put much thought into it. You may be interested, though, to learn that parrots actually have better eyesight than humans in Read the Rest…

If you speak with almost any veteran pet owner, and you ask about their eating habits, you will hear one answer. They will tell you that parrots are finicky. This is a well known fact, and it can be both charming and frustrating. It is charming to watch a parrot pick and choose what it Read the Rest…

Once a parrot begins a screaming habit, it can be quite difficult to break. For parrots, this type of habit is much like any habit that any human may develop. If you have ever dealt with trying to break your own bad habit, then you should be able to understand that it can be quite Read the Rest…

Choosing the perfect pet for your household is important. You will want a pet that you can enjoy for many years, so the decision should be weighed carefully. If you are considering a bird for a pet, then you are making a good decision. However, you may need a little convincing. Owning a parrot is Read the Rest…

Any bird owner will tell you one thing. Fear is something that will happen and needs to be dealt with in the right manner. Parrots have it within their nature to get frightened quite easily. There are many reasons for this, but the main one has to do with instinct. In the wild, there are Read the Rest…

There are a couple of reasons why you may need to build a nest box for your bird. The first reason is that if you have a breeding pair of parrots, they will need a nest box for them. Additionally, if you have a parrot that is prone to getting cold, a nest box can Read the Rest…

There are many times when you may need to restrain your parrot in a way that is safe and secure. You will not want to injure your bird, but you will need to be able to keep it still. These times can range from a simple situation where you need to calm an aggressive or Read the Rest…

Choosing the right kind of parrot can certainly be a big decision, especially if you have never owned such a bird before. Parrots live quite long lives, and they bond to their owner, so it is important that you choose the right bird. This way, you can enjoy the bird as a pet for its Read the Rest…