When you look at a human, you can genenrally tell they are obese just by looking at them. The same goes for dogs – we can immediately tell when a dog has been given a few too many treats by their owners. But when it comes to birds, obesity may not be as easy to … Read more
As a species, human beings take their high-performing senses for granted. We do, don’t we? Truthfully, there is no other animal or mammal that is capable of being so acutely aware of its surroundings at any one given time. The five senses that humans have generally rank quite high when compared to other species and … Read more
When it comes to parrots, they all have their own personalities. Some are friendly, others not so much. The reality is, even the most friendly of parrots can turn when placed in stressful situations. Just because a parrot doesn’t bite normally, doesn’t mean it won’t bite if fearful. In situations like the veterinarians or groomers, … Read more
Do you ever sit and listen to your beautiful bird sing the most melodic songs? Or maybe you’ve been lucky enough to train your parrot to speak phrases (which you now realize was a HUGE mistake!?). You may start to wonder, is my parrot a songbird? And this is exactly how you found yourself on … Read more
I love spending time in the sun. With parrots living in hot environments, it’s no surprise that they spend a lot of time in the sun too. When I spend too much time in the sun, my skin burns – and if you have ever had a sunburn then you can vouch with me that … Read more
As humans, we often hold a dominant hand. The majority of people (70-95%) are right handed. The other 5-30% are left handed. In addition, approximately one percent of the population are ambidextrous, meaning that they can use both hands equally well. Like humans, parrots have two hands (or if you want to get technical, two … Read more