The mother of cockatiels’ guide to adoption application success
So you have decided you want to adopt a bird. Firstly, let me thank you for coming here instead of rushing to your nearest pet shop - thank you for not supporting an industry that neglects and exploits animals.You have run into an issue, however - the Cheeky Beaks...
How to Prevent Problem Behaviours: Understanding Emotional Arousal in Your Bird
We all know the top problematic behaviours that often lead to the surrender of a pet parrot: screaming, biting and feather destructive behaviour. All these behaviours are very hard to live with, both for the human and the bird! These are complex behaviours and, if a bird is demonstrating one or more of them, any underlying physical causes must first be ruled out by a qualified avian vet…
First Impressions- Tips For Adopting/Fostering A Rescue Parrot
Introducing a feathered friend to your home can be most exciting. Bear in mind however, that like us, birds come with baggage, trauma triggers, and oftentimes undesirable behaviour. Having the grit to work with that bird, through the good and the bad, can make all the...
Our journey with Vlerkie
Our journey with Vlerkie written by Julia his foster/adopter A bit of background:I became involved with Cheeky Beaks in 2021 when I stumbled across them while browsing the internet. I applied and was approved as a Foster, as well as to Adopt. I started fostering...
Flight Training
Flight training is an ideal training method that you can use to help with mischievous or aggressive birds. These behaviours often start because of excessive energy and nowhere to use it. Many birds have also spent a long time in their cages and their muscles have...
Eradicating the imaginary friend
Eradicating the imaginary friend Upon surrender, Roland’s owner notified the foster of his obsession with his mirror. While in foster care, Roland was very inactive and ate, played, and slept right next to his mirror. He often sang for it and would try to reach it...
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. Occasionally we hear some rather odd, or even unpleasant things. This blog is going to be about some of the things that get said...
The Domesticated Parrot
The Domesticated Dog One factor around domestication is the ability to adapt to the environment. Wild animals do not have this capability, and this results in animals going extinct because they could not adapt to changing environment. When we hear the word...
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) should take for themselves. There are pros and cons to either. If you do plan on having your birds clipped you need to ensure that it...