I came across a fascinating piece discussing the most perilous hazards linked to harm and fatality in parrots. At the forefront of this list was the peril of neglecting to trim your feathered companion’s wings.
Scott S.offers some comments on making pets out of former breeder birds.
I’ve owned/fostered parrots of all types for 50+ years. I’ve always read and heard the former breeder birds don’t make good pets.
Hey Mitch!
I’m soo happy I found your blogs. I’ve been feverishly reading through your windy city posts!
2.5 wks ago my 16yr old green wing macaw, Sprout decided to have a hot-girl summer… I woke up to a sea of red feathers on her cage floor. (more…)
Mary G. related,
I adopted a 29-year-old African grey from a local bird sanctuary in June.
My downstairs is an open plan, so if I am in the living area or kitchen area, I leave the cage open for him to get to his playtop.
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Gina L. related,
I have an adorable african grey named Sammee and she has been with me for 25 years.
Hi there,
My sister just got a great billed parrot but can’t find any information on them, can you shed some light on this species.
Here’s some general information Nancy:
Parrots can make wonderful pets for the right person or family, but they also come with unique challenges that make them less suitable for everyone.
Here are some reasons why parrots may not make good pets for some people:
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Hello Mitch and Cat,
Thank you for being our weekly bird-advice therapists!
You have featured our Senegal Parrot, Creature, in your Birds with Jobs photos so he says hello and wants you to know that he is famous and magnificent and the KING. (more…)
We take these little feathered angels in. They are not placed in isolation, just Gen-Pop.
Their quality of life is second to none.
The freshest commercially prepared bird foods. (more…)
Gail writes:
I have been very sick for a long time and in November my boys, 2 parrots, had to go to twin cities to stay with people who could care for them while I was in hospital.
