Parrots are intelligent creatures and need toys or other items to keep them entertained and mentally stimulated. Not all parrot toys are...

Living in an apartment building means there are certain communal rules and guidelines that people need to respect. That’s also the case...

Fostering and Finances By Andrea van der Ness As a rescue organization we always in need of fosters they are often the unsung heroes in...

Our Stance on Breeding… While breeders that provide a high standard of care for their birds do exist, somewhere… as a rescue...

Free flight training for rehomed birds By Bianca Pretorius Tom is a sun conure rescued early in July 2020 from the estate of a late...

Stray Parrot Protocol: With so many birds being lost and found every day, it is imperative to follow the correct procedures when finding...

When rescuing we need to accept the fact that our new bird might not immediately trust us or allow us to handle them. Usually, we do not...

Indian Ringneck Invasive Species Permit: Cheeky Beaks Rescue has been engaging in talks with AIS and Biosecurity in order to further...

Cheeky Beaks rehoming procedure Step 1: The owners contact us and tell us their reason for wanting to rehome their bird. Step 2: We then...

Why birds go to fosters first? By Klaas Kingma: We often get asked why we place surrenders with a foster instead of adopting them out...

Pet Retention Services: An Under-Appreciated Rescue Option! By Monique Viljoen-Platts: When people think about Rescue, often it is in...

Pictured top (featured image): Buttons has eaten well and is now offering a relaxed step up with a curious expression. A bird in this...

Introducing a feathered friend to your home can be most exciting. Bear in mind however, that like us, birds come with baggage, trauma...

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...

On 01 October 2020, Cheeky Beaks Parrot Rescue will have its first anniversary. On this day we have fostered and rehomed 200 parrots....

July was a particularly busy month for Cheeky Beaks Parrot Rescue. Firstly, we welcomed Bianca Pretorius, Lauren Allan, Inge...

In South Africa we have the saying “local is lekker” which refers to buying locally made goods which help our economy grow and helps...

If you’re new to the world of parrot keeping (or just trying to brush up on your knowledge), it’s important to know the best ways to set...

Your parrots cage should be a safe space that it enjoys being in and out of. When buying a cage for your bird, there are things to consider.

1. Double up on toys: Your parrot could be experiencing boredom and acting out in frustration. Adding new toys enriches their environment...