A Story About When Age is the Reason You Need to Rehome Your Macaws
I’ve written extensively about this and think about the age thing as well.
Full transparence we have 10 birds of our own and a targeted home for them when we pass.
I Used a Mite Insecticide and Now My Budgie is Not Well
Gloria W wrote:
I put the smallest amount of Scat for mites onto my parakeet Benji just over two weeks ago.
Ever Wonder Why Both Horses and Birds Sleep Standing Up?
Why has evolution enabled large animals like horses to nap standing when it is energy inefficient for smaller and lighter creatures such as birds?
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Winter Struggles of Pet Birds: A Parrot Owners Survival Guide
I know no-one wants to think about this on a 90 degree day in September but the first cold snap will sneak up on you. Let’s discuss.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Parrot Body Language and Vocalizations
So, you’ve found yourself sharing a home with a parrot—or perhaps you’re contemplating the plunge into the colorful, squawking world of pet bird companionship.
My Mexican Double Yellow Head Developed a Liver Ailment-Help!
Brent B. relates,
One of my Mexican Double Yellow Heads (Lorenza) has developed a liver ailment.
My bird vet says that the bird’s straightening nails and lime green droppings are indicators.
Is It OK to Take My Parrot Camping in our Large RV?
Barry asks,
I’m wondering if any of your readers have ever brought their parrot camping in a large camper & their thoughts on the subject.
Our parrot would be in a large cage (not as large as the one in the house though) as well as a playpen.
Behavioral Differences Between Green Cheek and Pineapple Conures
Jeanne wants to know,
Hi Mitch,
How are pineapple conures different from green cheek conures?
How We Learned Starlings Don’t Take Directions From Just Anybody Stuarts Story Chapter 1
Revisiting Perdeck’s Legendary Avian Migration Experiments: Or, How We Learned Starlings Don’t Take Directions From Just Anybody
The Future of Migration: Adapting to a New World ~ Stuarts Story Chapter 2
Let’s imagine for a moment that Stuart is the adventurous type. Perhaps he’s one of the first starlings to realize that his traditional wintering grounds are getting a bit too crowded—or a bit too warm—for comfort. So, he decides to strike out in a new direction, maybe heading further north than any starling has before.