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, 20212 min read
Why you shouldn’t give your birds attention when they scream
Why you shouldn’t give your birds attention when they scream. By Marianka Meiring One of the most common reasons for parrots being...
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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
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Who we are: sanctuary vs service
Who we are: By Abi Strachan Cheeky Beaks Parrot Rescue was established with one goal in mind. To help birds. We are a registered NPC, and...
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Cheeky Beaks
Apr 14, 20213 min read
Why YOU shouldn’t “save them all”
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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Apr 6, 20219 min read
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 –...
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Cheeky Beaks
Apr 6, 20219 min read
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 –...
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Cheeky Beaks
Mar 29, 20213 min read
2021 so far...
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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Mar 27, 20213 min read
Kindness is the best thing you can offer a bird in need…
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...
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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 16, 20212 min read
Rehabilitation Process
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...
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Cheeky Beaks
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Educational resources for other pets
Rescue involves educating the public. We have created many infographics, blog articles, YouTube videos, and social media posts in the...
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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
Parrots as gifts
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...
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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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