A friend of mine recently got a Pionus parrot as their first parrot pet. They’ve been getting on really well with it, and it’s all been going great. It’s never a simple task, but he’s taken to it really well. one thing we were discussing, though, was how they should be showing affection. He’s been … Read more
A friend of mine has recently added a Senegal parrot to his life, after a lot of debate about whether it was the right choice for him. Everything has been going great so far, and he’s been loving having the little guy around. The training has been going well, and he’s been quiet and well … Read more
The thing that has always amazed me most about parrots is how deeply they can bond with their owners. For such small creatures, they are incredibly emotionally complex, and have an incredible capacity to form bonds with people. I’ve been looking into getting a Senegal parrot recently, and one question on my mind has been … Read more
I was chatting with a friend the other day about all the most impressive talkers we’ve had in our parrot-rearing lives. We’ve both owned a lot of parrots over the years, and naturally one of the biggest points of attraction with parrots is their unique ability to talk. One species that came up, though, was … Read more
A friend of mine has been looking into welcoming a new parrot into his home recently. His kids are getting a bit older, so he thinks they’re ready to have a feathered friend around the house now. However, with three kids, the noise levels in the house are already close to unbearable, so when we … Read more
Recently my friend asked me for advice on bringing a new cockatiel into their family. Trainability is a top priority for them, and they asked me if they would be able to train their cockatiel. Trainability is a very important quality to consider when getting a new bird. We must ensure we have the skills … Read more