Abuse/neglect of parrots by Marianka Thomas Parrot abuse refers to the physical and mental mistreatment of parrots by humans. The most common form of bird abuse is hoarding, and the majority of cases are reported from breeding facilities, pet stores, and laboratories,...
How to encourage/discourage different behaviors in birds B.F. Skinner once said; “Give me a child and I’ll shape him into anything”. A rather bold statement to make, but not exactly crazy. Our pets are like our children, we love them, care for them, and want them to...
Air purifiers: Why should you consider getting one; and which one do I choose? One of the big challenges, if you have birds in your home, is dealing with the pollution they produce. In searching for ways to deal with this, you may have come across the idea of air...
Let’s talk Dandelions! The common “weed” in your garden is in fact full of nutrients! Dandelions are an amazing source of nutrition for our feathered babies. Their roots contain anti-inflammatory properties and help parrots with digestion. The flower itself is an...
What cookware is safe and how to find out If you’re a bird owner, you’ve probably heard that some cookware (especially non-stick) is unsafe for your feathered children. However, not all non-stick cookware is unsafe. It’s not nice knowing that the things you use to...
The Dangers of predator/bird interaction. Written by Mieke Did you know that there are a number of reasons why birds should not have any form of interaction with predator pets like cats and dogs? There are quite a few cases of people saying that they have had many...
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