Consent has been a bit of a buzz word in the world of us humans for a while. It has been applied to human interactions, working with children, and more recently with other animal species such as dogs. It comes as no surprise that consent is also very important when we are working closely withContinue reading “Consent and It’s Importance In Parrot Training!”
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All About Parrot Poop and Parrot Poop Guide!
We can learn a lot about our parrot’s health by examining their poops. A healthy parrot poop is made up of three components: faeces which are tubular like structures and usually green or brown in colour, urates which are solidified uric acid and are cream or white in colour, and urine which is the liquidContinue reading “All About Parrot Poop and Parrot Poop Guide!”
Bringing a New Bird Home!
Bringing a parrot home for the first time can be one of the most exciting and amazing experiences. We have a new feathered friend that we are eager to bond with, introduce to the world, share our home with and train all those fun tricks we see online. It’s very easy to have high expectationsContinue reading “Bringing a New Bird Home!”
How To Keep Your Bird Cool in Hot Weather!
Parrots naturally come from very warm and humid climates, however that doesn’t stop our pet birds from getting too hot in our homes! Here are our top tips for keeping your bird cool in hot weather: Keep your bird’s water refreshed with cool water throughout the day. Offer regular bathing and misting – if yourContinue reading “How To Keep Your Bird Cool in Hot Weather!”
Signs of a Sick or Ill Bird:
Parrots are prey animals, which means if they show any sign of weakness in the wild, they will be more likely to be attacked by predators. For this reason, our pet birds will also often hide signs of illness for as long as possible until they are very unwell. Becoming familiar with the signs ofContinue reading “Signs of a Sick or Ill Bird:”
DIY Dry Mixes for Parrots!
Dry mixes for parrots are becoming increasingly popular. When the right ingredients are chosen to create a dry mix, you can create a very healthy addition to your bird’s diet. An ideal parrot diet is made from raw, whole foods as this is the most natural and bioavailable approach. Safe vegetables, sprouts, grains, seeds, flowers,Continue reading “DIY Dry Mixes for Parrots!”
Is it okay to let your parrot sit on your head?
There is a longstanding myth that parrots should not be allowed on our shoulders or heads; and that allowing them on our heads is detrimental to our relationship with our feathered companions. This stems from the belief in a concept called ‘Height Dominance’. Height dominance relates to the idea that a parrot is seeking toContinue reading “Is it okay to let your parrot sit on your head?”
Parrot Training Treats: Types and Sizes
When choosing treats to use as positive reinforcement for our birds, we need to take into consideration two things: the type and the size. There are a whole multitude of training treats to offer our birds, but we need to make sure that what we give is actually desirable to them. Otherwise, if they don’tContinue reading “Parrot Training Treats: Types and Sizes”
Passive Bonding: The Overlooked Parrot Bonding Technique
When we bring a parrot home for the first time, it can often be exceptionally exciting. We are all so eager to interact with them and welcome them into our home and family. It’s no surprise that we often end up wanting to directly interact with our new feathered friends by getting them out ofContinue reading “Passive Bonding: The Overlooked Parrot Bonding Technique”
4 More Parrot Chop Recipes!
Creating chop for your bird can be fun, but also time consuming when trying to create a different menu to the previous week. Due to the popularity of our last post, we are sharing another four parrot chop recipes to give you inspiration to include variety and diversity to your parrot’s diet! Chop #5 –Continue reading “4 More Parrot Chop Recipes!”
Best Behaved Birds 