In Islam Haram refers to things and acts that are forbidden and unlawful according to the Quran and Sunnah. It is Haram to keep certain animals as pets due to religious connotations. When thinking about pets, the ones that are Haram are usually seen as unclean, as cleanliness is very important in Islam. Only some … Read more
Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, are native to the southern half of South America, being found in southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia. Feral colonies are now well established in parts of the U.S., which is why they are illegal in some states. They thrive in forest and woodland. Quaker parrots are considered … Read more
Are you curious about your conure’s health or worried that they might be getting sick? As parrot lovers we all want to make sure our bird is as healthy as possible, but it’s hard to know exactly where to start. One of the first places you should look is at their droppings. Just as with … Read more
As fall begins and summer is winding down to an end, you may be enjoying the last fresh vegetables available at locally grown farmer’s markets. One of the vegetables that always seems available at farmer’s markets and is usually enjoyed over the summer is green beans. Though you can still purchase green beans year-round, there … Read more
Regardless of which type of parrot you handle, if you own a parrot chances are that you will be bitten by them at one point in time or another. Of course, parrot bites can range in severity. A baby parrot that is testing the world around it with its beak may nibble on your fingers, … Read more
Parrots are some of the most interesting creatures that people can keep as pets, prompting many people to seek out and adopt a parrot. Seeing as any parrot will add a layer of excitement to someone’s life, it’s nice to see how happy someone feels once they adopt a parrot. Still, there is a lot … Read more