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Feather Destructive Behaviour Part Two(Post)
Feather Destructive Behaviour - Part Two In my first blog on feather destructive-plucking behaviour (FDB), I discussed the risk factors for Parrots develo ...
Alex?s Legacy(Post)Alex's Legacy Dot Schwarz tells us more about one of the most intelligent Parrots of all time, Alex.For lots of toys to help keep your clever Parrot occup ...
Brazil | Captive Breeding and Reintroduction(Post)Brazil | Captive Breeding and Reintroduction Rosemary Low reveals more about Parrots in Brazil.Brazil, the world?s fifth largest country, is truly remarka ...
Stress Free Vet Visits(Post)Stress Free Vet Visits David explains how to make going to the vets less stressful. Looking after our Parrots can be hard. Ensuring they have the right di ...
Clicker and Target Training(Post)Clicker and Target Training Here's advice on clicker training your Parrot. Read more about training Parrots here.I?ve mentioned clicker and target traini ...
How To Cope With Losing A Bird(Post)How To Cope With Losing A Bird Rosemary Low has advice on coping with losing a bird.The hardest part of living with a beloved Parrot for many years is cop ...
A Christmas Miscellany(Post)A Christmas Miscellany Here are some fun Christmas stories for you.Some of the following is true and some isn?t but it will seem familiar to many Parrot c ...
What Does Your Bird's Poop Tell You?(Post)What Does Your Bird's Poop Tell You? Dot Schwarz explains what studying your bird's poop can tell you.
Expanding the Flock(Post)Expanding the Flock Liz Wilson explains what to think about before expanding your flock.WHY Do You Want Another Bird?So you are considering getting anothe ...
Choosing An Avian Vet (Post)Choosing An Avian Vet Here's some advice on finding an avian vet...As I answer questions for this wonderful website?s Parrot Q&A I find myself consta ...
Our Top Tips for Cage Buying(Post)Our Top Tips for Cage Buying Here are our top tips for cage buying.There seems to be little discussion on the subject of cages, which is unfortunate. Afte ...
Branches For Perching and Gnawing(Post)Branches For Perching and Gnawing Rosemary Low tells us about why perches are so important and advice on perching.
Feather Plucking - What Is It And How To Stop It?(Post)Feather Destructive Behaviour Feather plucking, also known as FDB (Feather Destructive Behaviour) is not seen in wild Parrots. It?s a behaviour of captive ...
Birdie's Choice Step By Step Plan(Post)Birdie's Choice Step By Step Plan Here is how to use the ZuPreem step by step plan to convert your Parrot to new foods.Choose up to three types of pellete ...
Animal Training Quips: Set Them Up for Success(Post)Animal Training Quips: Set Them Up for Success Of course you want your animal to be successful?but what the heck does that mean?? Do you want him to gradu ...
How To Train Your Lorikeet (Post)How To Train Your Lorikeet Barbara Heidenreich tells you how to train your Lorikeet.Lorikeets are a bit different from other Parrot species. This means th ...
Preventing The One Person Bird(Post)Preventing The One Person Bird Barbara Heidenreich explains how to prevent a one person bird.There was a recent discussion on my yahoo group about innate ...
Hamish The African Grey By Malcolm Welshman(Post)Hamish The African Grey By Malcolm Welshman Read this funny story about Hamish the African Grey.When I strode into reception, I was greeted by two sets of ...
Labels And Why They Aren't Useful: Some Thoughts On Training(Post)Labels And Why They Aren't Useful: Some Thoughts On Training Dot Schwarz tells us why labels aren't useful in Parrot training.Here are couple of maxims ab ...
When Artha Met Casper(Post)When Artha Met Casper Dot Schwarz explains what happened when Artha met Casper.In town with the two African Greys, Artha and Casper, one on each shoulder, ...
Rosemary Low Answers Your Questions(Post)Rosemary Low Answers Your Questions Thank you to everyone who sent in their question for Rosemary Low. Below you?ll find answers to your questions. Questi ...
The Vicar's Flock By Malcolm Welshman(Post)The Vicar's Flock By Malcolm Welshman This story is called The Vicar's Flock by Malcolm Welshman. Dozy, Beaky, Nick and Titch were birds of a feather. Par ...
Lost But Not Forever(Post)Lost But Not Forever Here's what to do if your Parrot is lost.Many accidents can be prevented by forethought but not all.Am I especially careless? I do se ...
ZuPreems Feed Smart Nutrition Plan(Post)ZuPreem's Feed Smart Nutrition Plan ZuPreem outline the best diet for your Parrot with their nutrition plan.DietThe Feed Smart Nutrition Plan has been des ...
Harness Training Pros and Cons(Post)Harness Training Pros and Cons Dot Schwarz explains more about harness training your Parrot.The use of a harness on pet Parrots to take them out of doors ...
Reflections About Free Flight: Bennis Progress and Mine(Post)Reflections About Free Flight: Benni's Progress and Mine Dot Schwarz reflects on Benni?s time with free flight.Benni completed 12 months as a free flight ...
Benni Takes to the Air(Post)Benni Takes to the Air Do we admire birds so much because they can fly; I think so. My ambition for almost two decades now has been to have a free fl ...
Benni and Mina | Reflections on Free Flying Macaws(Post)Benni and Mina | Reflections on Free Flying Macaws Dot Schwarz reveals more on free-flying Parrots.Benni, Blue and Gold Macaw, took his first flight in Ma ...
Katala - Protecting the Red Vent Cockatoo - PART 1(Post)Katala - Protecting the Red Vent Cockatoo - PART 1 Dot Schwarz explains more about her visits to KatalaNon-Parrot people criticise me for caring as much a ...
Dot Schwarzs Daily Life with Benni the Macaw(Post)Dot Schwarz's Daily Life with Benni the Macaw Here is Dot's daily life with Benni. Benni Macaw is six months old and has lived with our flock for five mon ...
Greys Are Fun(Post)Greys Are Fun Dot Schwarz tells us why Greys Are Fun. I take Artha and Casper for an outing wearing their harnesses shopping or to the park. I?m often ask ...
Advice On Harness Training(Post)Advice On Harness Training Dot Schwarz has advice on harness training.The many visitors to Think Parrots this year who had their Parrots on a harness were ...
Slow And Steady Plan(Post)Slow And Steady Plan Find out more about the Slow and Steady Plan by ZuPreem.Day 1 ? Remove the old foodIn the evening, take your old food out of the cage ...
2017 New Years Resolutions For Animal Trainers(Post)2017 New Years Resolutions For Animal Trainers Barbara Heidenreich has new year's resolutions for animal trainers.It's that time of year again! The New Ye ...
The True Value Of Birds(Post)The True Value Of Birds Dot Schwarz discusses the true value of birds.If you are reading my blog, I?d guess that the survival of bird species (especially ...
Training Benni the Macaw(Post)Training Benni the Macaw Dot Schwarz tells us about training Benni.If Benni is to have the freedom of the skies, recall training is essential. During our ...
My First Macaw(Post)My First Macaw Dot Schwarz talks about her first Macaw Benni.Should someone over 70 accept a Macaw? Rationally no, but one day I will have to find homes a ...
Worthy Of An Oscar By Malcolm Welshman(Post)Worthy Of An Oscar By Malcolm Welshman Read this story entitled Worthy Of An Oscar by Malcolm Welshman. The woman in reception turned as I entered.?Darlin ...
My Life With Kakariki(Post)My Life With Kakariki Dot Schwarz tells us about life with Kakariki.I?d never meant to add smaller birds into the aviary: It happened like this.A friend t ...
Is Animal Training Really All About Relationships(Post)Is Animal Training Really All About Relationships? Barbara Heidenreich reveals if animal training really is about relationships.I often hear trainers say ...
Aggro With Aggie By Malcolm Welshman(Post)Aggro With Aggie By Malcolm Welshman Read this story named Aggro with Aggie.Are you much of a Parrot man?? barked David Drummond.?I have treated the odd P ...
Lena's Story(Post)Lena's Story Twelve years ago our local zoo contacted me; would I take any of their unwanted birds? The most suitable turned out to be Archie and Lena, a ...
How Feathers Colour Our World(Post)How Feathers Colour Our World Lafeber explain how feathers colour our world.It?s a rewarding exploration that will help you to gain an even deeper fascina ...
Raising Criteria Correctly(Post)Raising Criteria Correctly This is how to raise criteria correctly. This summer I was very actively training a lot of birds every single day in preparatio ...
Benefits Of Owning a Pet Bird(Post)Benefits Of Owning a Pet Bird Bucktons tell us the benefits of having a pet bird.Unless you?ve kept pet birds before, it?s difficult to imagine just how m ...
Bill The Cockatiel By Malcolm Welshman(Post)Bill The Cockatiel By Malcolm Welshman Malcolm Welshman tells us about Bill the Cockatiel. Mrs Tidy swung the Parrot cage containing the Cockatiel onto th ...
Christmas Eve By Malcolm Welshman(Post)<! -- Default Settings (For Simple Block) --> Christmas Eve By Malcolm Welshman This is a funny story called Christmas Eve by Malcolm Welshman. When the phone rang on Christmas morning, the ...
Your guide to F10? Disinfectant Products(Post)Your guide to F10? Disinfectant Products Why is the F10? product range so highly recommended by veterinarians and bird owners? Let?s Explore? ...