I have a friend whose parrot contracted PDD while boarding the bird during a family vacation. And, I have a customer who just got a new baby African Grey who is experiencing symptoms of PDD. Watching a beloved pet die of PDD is sadder than sad. But, just last year, researchers discovered a virus that [...]
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Good Bird Training Techniques: An Introduction to Positive Reinforcement Training
Parrot’s, being some of the most intelligent animals on earth, require research based bird training techniques. Just like educators for children need to know the language of kids, parrot trainers must know the language of parrots. When I refer to language, I’m refering not only to how the other listens and communicates to me, but how I can actually get the other to LISTEN to me. Barbara Heidenreich gets it. Learn more here.
OMG! That Screaming Parrot!!!!
Nerve racking. Parrots can irritate you and your neighbors! Did you know that we actually teach our parrots to scream? Well, learn how to extinguish it! It can be done. Yeah, parrots do communicate through whistles and screams, but it doesn’t have to be constant. Peachy is better. Find out how we helped him become a better member of the family.
Sprouting for Parrots: Organic Bird Sprouts
Super nutritious sprouts produced especially for the dietary needs of parrots. Discover health, beautiful plumage, improved disposition. You are what you eat, afterall. We’ve uncovered an easy sprouting routine for your parrots at www.birdsupplies.com
Flying Amazon is a Happy Parrot
Mandolina was so happy today! And, we’re happy for her. We love our shy little girl. We have a giant bird room down stairs for seven sweet parrots. Our parrots come out each day on a schedule. Mandy and Peachy come out from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mandy loves to fly from her bird stand [...]
Winter is NOT for the Birds: Get Seasonal Bird Supplies
Listen up! Birds get cold too! Why not get your parrot a Feather Sweater! Don’t get left out in the cold! Top quality comfy Feather Sweaters and Bird Hoodies protect and keep birds warm during chilly winter days! Find seasonal bird supplies here. While Feather Sweaters and Bird Hoodies are popular seasonal bird supplies, Scooter [...]
Parrot Bill of Rights
A PARROTS BILL OF RIGHTS BY: Stewart A. Metz, M.D. 1. GET TO KNOW ABOUT PARROTS BEFORE YOU BRING ME HOME – I am not a domesticated pet like a dog or cat. I still have the spirit of the jungle in me. I have special needs which you may find it hard to fill. [...]
Parrot Care Tips for the Holidays
Make sure that your special parrot has a safe, fun holiday. Just as Christmas can be unsafe for children, we must be careful with our parrots, too. Christmas isn’t only stressful for us, it’s stressful for our parrots who rely on routine! Our routines often change dramatically during the holiday season. Parties, friends over, our [...]
Caring for Beautiful Canaries
How do I properly care for my canary? Diet: Canaries need a suitable canary diet to maintain health and sing beautiful canary songs. Healthy male canaries sing splendid canary songs! Fresh, premium canary seed should provide the foundation of your canary’s diet. Vegetables, cooked rice, dark leafy green lettuce, cooked pasta, fruits, cuttlebone, crushed oyster [...]
Book Review: Of Parrots and People
PAT MCCOID; pat.mccoid@thenewstribune.com Published: November 9th, 2008 12:30 AM Mira Tweti heaps so much praise on parrots in “Of Parrots and People” that readers might want to bring one home. That’s exactly what she hopes to prevent. Tweti reveals parrots to be human-like in their intelligence, vocabulary skills and social sensibilities – traits that have [...]
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