No matter how long you have owned your parrot, you could definitely be taken by surprise if your normally talkative bird just stops talking one day. This can be more than surprising. It may be downright alarming. What would cause your bird to stop talking? Is this a sign that there is something majorly wrong 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…

If there were one thing that we could all say about why we love parrots, it would most likely be their ability to talk. There is something so delightful about talking to the bird and then hearing it talk back. Of course, there are thousands of other reasons to love the loyal, inquisitive and fun Read the Rest…

We have all heard the phrase “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” It is a phrase that has stuck around for many years for good reason. It is quite difficult to train an older animal, and it can even be quite hard to train a grown person too! Does this mean that you Read the Rest…

Parrots and Unwanted Behaviors: “Oh no, my parrot says bad words and makes gross noises! I am so embarrassed!”  Sound familiar? This is more common than you may think. But what can be done to change this behavior? As a parrot owner, it was a highly anticipated day that your avian companion would start to Read the Rest…

Discourage Your Parrot from Nibbling: Some parrot owners are frequently surprised when what appears to be affectionate gestures on the part of their parrot turns to aggressive biting. While nibbling on the hands or face may at first appear to be a sign of affection, if you do not carefully monitor the behavior you may Read the Rest…

Does Your Parrot Screams When You Leave The Room? You walk out of the room and your feathered friend starts throwing what sounds like a temper tantrum. Only for you to run back in and see what in the world is causing such a stir. Sound familiar? This is one example of screaming that occurs Read the Rest…

Toilet Training a Parrot: As a pet owner, whether we own a dog, cat or bird we all have one thing in common. That common relation is pet waste. Cleaning up after our pets can be a tiring task. Dog and cat owners have an advantage over parrot owners. Dog and cats have designated areas Read the Rest…

Is Your Parrot Scared? One of the most common reasons a person purchases a parrot as a companion pet is the expectation that it will be able to speak.  So what happens if you have tried to train your bird to talk without success? It is important to realize that some parrots will never speak. Read the Rest…

Training Your Parrot to Behave: There is often a misconception that the key to having a parrot that is well-behaved is to hand feed it while it is still a baby. To be certain, hand-feeding can certainly be helpful in training up a well-behaved parrot, but there is actually much more involved than simply hand-feeding. Read the Rest…