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...

By Marianka Meiring PBFD is an extremely contagious disease often found in parrots that is caused by the Circovirus. It is unfortunately...

How to avoid losing your bird Legal identification such as leg bands (not recommended to be put on older birds) and microchips....

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...

Avian Enrichment- for every kind of bird By Abi When it comes to birds and toys, there is no universal approach to enrichment. Every...

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...

Harnesses for parrots By Danielle Haupt Taking a bird outside, even when they are clipped, is risky. Many birds have gone missing and...

Why you shouldn’t give your birds attention when they scream. By Marianka Meiring One of the most common reasons for parrots being...

Wing clipping… By Abi Strachan The subject of wing clipping is a highly emotional topic, with both sides of the argument having their own...

Why YOU shouldn’t “save them all” By Abi Strachan Being involved in rescue, it’s a natural instinct to want to save every single bird...

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 –...

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 –...

2021 so far… By Abi Strachan It’s been a whirlwind of a ride so far, with thousands of kilometers being driven, a few transportation...

Kindness is the best thing you can offer a bird in need… By Abi Strachan It doesn’t happen often, thankfully, but occasionally we do take...

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...

Rehabilitation Process By Abi Strachan In rescue it is rare to receive a bird in prime condition. Most of the birds we encounter, and are...

Rescue involves educating the public. We have created many infographics, blog articles, YouTube videos, and social media posts in the...

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...

Are you considering buying a parrot for a family member or friend? Don’t do it! Committing to a pet is a choice that the person has to...