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Cheeky Beaks
Feb 9, 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)...
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Cheeky Beaks
Aug 12, 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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jul 21, 20213 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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jul 21, 20211 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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jul 8, 20217 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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jul 1, 20214 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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jun 24, 20213 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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Multi-Pet Households
By Abi Strachan So many people are under the impression that in order to be a good bird home you need to be home only for birds. We don’t...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jun 4, 20213 min read
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
By Marianka Meiring PBFD is an extremely contagious disease often found in parrots that is caused by the Circovirus. It is unfortunately...
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Cheeky Beaks
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Tips for preventing and dealing with fly away parrots
How to avoid losing your bird Legal identification such as leg bands (not recommended to be put on older birds) and microchips....
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Cheeky Beaks
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Verlore voël! Wat moet jy doen?
Hoe om te voorkom dat jou voël wegraak: Wettige identifikasie soos ringe (dit is nie aangeraai om ringe op ouer voëls te sit nie. Dit is...
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Cheeky Beaks
May 14, 20212 min read
Avian Enrichment- for every kind of bird
Avian Enrichment- for every kind of bird By Abi When it comes to birds and toys, there is no universal approach to enrichment. Every...
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Cheeky Beaks
May 4, 20215 min read
The mother of cockatiels’ guide to feeding softbills and hardbills
The mother of cockatiels’ guide to feeding softbills and hardbills If you are a regular on our social media pages and our blog you will...
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Cheeky Beaks
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Harnesses for parrots
Harnesses for parrots By Danielle Haupt Taking a bird outside, even when they are clipped, is risky. Many birds have gone missing and...
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Cheeky Beaks
Apr 18, 20213 min read
Wing clipping…
Wing clipping… By Abi Strachan The subject of wing clipping is a highly emotional topic, with both sides of the argument having their own...
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Cheeky Beaks
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Refurbishing Your Bird Cage
Refurbishing Your Bird Cage By Abi Strachan Whether it’s an indoor companion bird, or an outdoor aviary bird, the one thing they have in...
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Cheeky Beaks
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Are nuts safe for your parrot?
Are nuts safe for your parrot? By Danielle Haupt A lot of new parrot owners may think that nuts are a staple food for birds, especially...
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Cheeky Beaks
Mar 15, 20212 min read
The various types of parrot toys
Parrots are intelligent creatures and need toys or other items to keep them entertained and mentally stimulated. Not all parrot toys are...
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Cheeky Beaks
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Best apartment birds
Living in an apartment building means there are certain communal rules and guidelines that people need to respect. That’s also the case...
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Cheeky Beaks
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Basil & Aspergillosis
Meet Basil, an adorable male budgie. Basil was found outside a store and he is most likely a lost aviary bird. When Basil was found he...
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