Raising a parrot is one of the most rewarding and monumental tasks a person can do. As simple and straightforward it might seem to adopt and raise a parrot, there’s a lot that needs to be looked at for every person before they dive deep into the subject. Still, many people are interested in adopting … Read more
My friend came over for a cup of tea, and as normal, we were discussing our parrots. His young parrots have been a hop, skipping, and jumping around his home, and he asked me, ‘can parrots jump?’ Our conversation moved on to all things about parrots and jumping and if it’s normal behavior. Let’s discuss … Read more
I was sitting on my porch the other day enjoying some warm sunshine and watching the birds flit around in the trees while I drank my morning coffee. I started to think about the differences between wild and captive birds and their lifestyles. As I watched the little birds in my yard pecking around in … Read more
A concerned reader has contacted me recently advising of his parrot vomiting a green substance. He wasn’t sure if the parrot was ill or regurgitating. After giving the advice of contacting a professional vet for diagnosis, I realized that this can be a typical parrot behavior and can be distressing for an owner if they … Read more
Raising a parrot has plenty of tasks associated with it, with food and their diet being at the top of the priority list. Similar to humans, what your parrot eats will have long-lasting effects over how long they’ll be on this planet. Thus, it becomes a significant area of concern to gander at, as we … Read more
If you’ve raised a parrot before or have recently begun raising a parrot, then you’re well-aware of all of the similarities parrots have with humans. It’s sort of odd to look at a parrot and imagine the two of you having a lot more in common than you might realize. In fact, you might be … Read more