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The Remarkable Third Eyelid: Understanding Your Parrot's Eye Protection System
The nictitating membrane, commonly known as the third eyelid, is a specialized translucent structure that serves as a crucial protective...
Mieke Steyn
Mar 14, 20252 min read
The Dangers of Foot Tethers for Parrots and Why a Parrot Harness is One of Several Safer Alternatives
- Have you ever wondered what options are available to take your parrot outside without a cage? - Has the idea of fastening a leash on...
Mieke Steyn
Oct 15, 20245 min read
Are white sunflower seeds healthier for parrots?
The Myth: “White sunflower seeds are less fattening than black ones.” * The Fact: “The only way to reduce the fat content of a sunflower...
Mieke Steyn
Oct 15, 20242 min read
The Dangers of predator/bird interaction.
Did you know that there are a number of reasons why birds should not have any form of interaction with predator pets like cats and dogs?...
Mieke Steyn
Oct 2, 20242 min read
What to NOT say to a rescue
What to not say to a rescue When you work in rescue, you talk to a lot of people. People wanting to surrender and those wanting to adopt....
Cheeky Beaks
Apr 20, 20223 min read
The Domesticated Parrot
The Domesticated Dog One factor around domestication is the ability to adapt to the environment. Wild animals do not have this...
Cheeky Beaks
Apr 13, 20224 min read
How our adoption process works
We regularly get asked why it takes so long to work through our process from application until adoption. The reason for this is so that...
Mieke Steyn
Mar 21, 20222 min read
The Importance of Using a Professional For Parrot Grooming
Why you should have your bird clipped by a professional: Wing clipping is a very personal decision that each Parront (parrot parent)...
Cheeky Beaks
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Avian Anxiety
Avian Anxiety… By Abi Strachan Anxiety is a lot more common than anyone likes, not only in people but companion birds too. The thing is,...
Cheeky Beaks
Nov 2, 20213 min read
Different Kinds Of Fostering
A common issue we face at Cheeky Beaks is that the term fostering means different things to different people – some of our applicants...
Cheeky Beaks
Nov 2, 20214 min read
How to catch a stray parrot and what to do once they’re caught
How to catch a stray parrot and what to do once they’re caught. So you’re sitting on your stoep and suddenly you see a bright flash of...
Cheeky Beaks
Oct 4, 20213 min read
2 Years Later...
A day many didn’t think would come. Many obstacles, much heartache, great expense, and every challenge imaginable later, here we are....
Cheeky Beaks
Oct 2, 20213 min read
Re-surrendering Your Adopted Parrot
Sometimes Giving Up Is Your Best Choice By Abi Strachan Often in rescue, we encounter various situations resulting in the surrender of...
Cheeky Beaks
Sep 9, 20214 min read
The cost of ownership – an important but rarely spoken about issue.
The mother of cockatiels presents: The cost of ownership – an important but rarely spoken about issue. By Kathleen Boshoff I would like...
Cheeky Beaks
Aug 12, 20214 min read
Hormonal behaviour in captive parrots
Hormonal behaviour in captive parrots Giselle Diemer A large percentage of birds in our network portray signs of hormonal behaviour. In...
Cheeky Beaks
Jul 21, 20213 min read
The uropygial gland
What’s that bump by my bird’s tail? By Giselle Diemer The uropygial gland, more commonly known as the preen gland or oil gland, can be...
Cheeky Beaks
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Why buying a bird from a pet shop or breeder is not the same as rescuing it.
Why buying a bird from a pet shop or breeder is not the same as rescuing it. By Klaas Kingma While it is very admirable to want to give a...
Cheeky Beaks
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Newly Converted Seed Junkies
We often get asked for advice on how to convert seed junkies (Birds who have been fed an all-seed diet all their lives) onto a healthier...
Cheeky Beaks
Jul 8, 20217 min read
Old World vs. New World Parrots: Precautions that need to be taken in a multi-species household
Old World vs. New World Parrots: Precautions that need to be taken in a multi-species household By Kathleen Boshoff We have all heard...
Cheeky Beaks
Jul 1, 20214 min read
Why Do We Charge Adoption Fees?
Why Do We Charge Adoption Fees? By Kathleen Boshoff Recently the topic of adoption fees in animal rescue has become the topic of fierce...
Cheeky Beaks
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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