Lovebirds
Lovebirds are pint-sized bundles of joy. They have the full personality of parrots while being easy to house because of their size. Lovebirds are little clowns, playing for hours at a time. They love to hang from toys, spin them around, and dance on your shoulder. Watch out for your buttons! They love to pull [...]
Species Guides
In the species guide section we have the photo gallery (below) and species guides for various parrots and other birds. Species Guides African Grey Parrots Amazon Parrots Canaries Cockatiels Eclectus Parrots English Budgies & Parakeets Finches Greater Vasa Parrot Hahn’s or Noble Macaw Lovebirds Parrotlets Rose-Breasted Cockatoo Senegal Parrots To view the gallery click on [...]
Alerts & Toxins
Please keep in mind that many of the warnings on this page are based only on my personal experience or that of others who keep parrots and other pet birds. Since very few scientific studies have been conducted on the effects of these items on birds, anecdotal evidence is often all that remains. In our [...]
Behavior & Training
The Hormonal Hen: Ouch!
Sometimes you just get a hen who is determined to mate. The hen chooses you to be this "mate." You are now the recipient of nasty bites whenever you get too close to another human being. Basically, your roommate, spouse, or other family member becomes a threat. The jealo... Read MoreTeaching Parrots to Talk
One of the reasons humans love parrots is their ability to talk. We love their vocalizations (well, maybe not the screaming they are sometimes prone to), and we enjoy the feeling of communicating with these intelligent, beautiful creatures. (more...)... Read MoreHealth & Safety
Bird-Safe Homes
We have previously discussed dangers such as nonstick cookware, zinc, junkfood, and hazardous toys and household items. One of the more critical concerns in a bird household is the presence of deadly fumes. Many fumes that would not be hazardous to humans and other pets, suc... Read MoreDiet & Nutrition
Wheatgrass: Health Food for Pet Birds
Wheatgrass Can Improve the Health, Vitality, and Fertility of Your Companion and Breeder Birds
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Why the Whydah Has Such a Long Tail
The whydah finch might look like a rather ordinary finch during the nonbreed... Furry Friends
The New Dog, The Amazon, and The Senegal Parrot
Inca, my blue-fronted amazon parrot, says "Hi" to Phinnie when he wanders out the patio door toward ... Read MoreThinking of Getting a Bird
How Noisy Is That Parrot?
For some people, noise is a major consideration when bringing a parrot into the ... 