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Dot Schwarz has advice on taking Parrots to parties.Parrots and parties combine; you can do it if you have strong nerves, well-socialised Parrots and friends who aren’t bird-phobic. There are two ty … read more

Dot Schwarz explains why conservation is important.The global loss of species is even worse than previously thought. The London Zoological Society (ZSL) in its new Living Planet Index suggests popul … read more

Dot Schwarz tells us about Rosemary Low.Rosemary LowRosemary Low’s main aims are ‘to widely publish information which will lead to a better standard of care for captive birds and to promote and assi … read more

Dot Schwarz tells us why African Greys are fun.I take Artha and Casper for an outing wearing their harnesses shopping or to the park. I’m often asked, ‘How do they get to be so well behaved?’ Here are … read more

Dot Schwarz tells us more about weaning your Parrot.Weaning I ended my last blog with the words: The chick is now fully feathered and staggering towards you for what is probably his only formula feed … read more