She was not quite what you would call refined.
   She was not quite what you would call unrefined.
She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot.
                            -Mark Twain

Read my review of these fantastic (and effective) parrot training videos - a must-have for anyone who owns parrots! And they offer a free parrot training course >>

Think nonstick cookware is safe for homes with pet birds and parrots if you are "careful?" Think again >>

Parrot-Parrot is dedicated to the smaller parrots such as lovebirds (Agapornis species) and budgies (parakeets), but it is also an excellent resource for information on ALL birds and parrots, with pages dedicated to our favorite amazon parrot (Inca, the Amazon Queen) and that devilishly handsome Senegal parrot, Maxwell.

Our pages on avian health, nutrition, toxin and dangerous toy alerts will help make you a better parrot parent. Our checklist for potential bird parents will help you choose a healthy, well-adjusted pet. We also have a section on beginner breeding of lovebirds and information on lovebird mutations. 

Our Articles Section covers many of the basics of behavior, nutrition, training, talking, and biting issues.

Having raised small parrots such as lovebirds and English budgerigars for many years (as well as hand-raising our own larger parrots as pets), we have put together all kinds of information on bird health, dangerous bird toys, wheatgrass (the ultimate health food for parrots), recipes, and a well-researched reference library that links you up to some of the best information on birds available on the web today.  We are a growing site, so come back often.  If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact me.

Don't forget to check out our bookstore. We have put together a comprehensive list of the best bird books available today. Why buy a book you know nothing about?  We know just what books will help you take better care of your parrots. We give you the best books on lovebirds, amazons, budgies, and other parrots, as well as on bird behavior and avian nutrition (books on growing wheatgrass and sprouting are excellent resources), and don't miss our special section that carries technical avian veterinarian texts. 

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Who Is Parrot Parrot?

I'm Vera Appleyard. I was the first Guide to Pet Birds at About.com. I am a member of the African Love Bird Society, manage the Love Bird Web Ring, and The Love Bird Connection, a listing of lovebird breeders throughout the world. I also run the popular Parrots & Pet Birds Discussion Forum. Parrot Parrot has information on all parrots: South American Parrots, African Parrots, and Australian Parrots! The site is dedicated to the health of companion birds and it is my hope that through educating the public about the responsibilities of owning parrots, that I might help prevent the mistreatment and/or abandonment of these majestic, intelligent creatures.  Please take the time to carefully consider all the information on this site before plunging into "parrothood," particularly the pages on how to buy a bird, the checklist, avian health, and the reference library. These pages will prepare you for parrot ownership and will help you decide if you really want the responsibility of owning a parrot.  Although many people think a small parrot such as a lovebird or budgie is "easier" they still require quite a bit of time and care compared with cats or dogs.