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How To Give Parrots The Best Nutrition(Post)
How To Give Parrots The Best Nutrition Dot Schwarz explains how giving your Parrot the best nutrition is possible.Since vets say that so much of their clie
Enrichment Or How to Keep Your Parrot Happy(Post)Enrichment Or How to Keep Your Parrot Happy Dot Schwarz explains how to give your Parrot enrichment in her blog.
Positive Reinforcement Training: Dealing With the 'Cage Bound' Parrot(Post)Positive Reinforcement Training: Dealing With the 'Cage Bound' Parrot Find out more about positive reinforcement.I wrote an article about the so-called ?ca
The Parrot Society Celebrates 50 Years at Chester Zoo(Post)The Parrot Society Celebrates 50 Years at Chester Zoo Dot Schwarz gives her review of The Parrot Society Seminar at Chester Zoo.There were two aspects of t
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 Mar
Stress Triggers and How To Deal With Them in Parrots (Post)Stress Triggers And How To Deal With Them In Parrots Here is how to deal with stress triggers in Parrots and how to tell if your Parrot is stressed. In rec
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,
Parrots on CITES Appendix I(Post)Parrots on CITES Appendix I Beginners to bird-keeping will read about CITES but might not understand what it means or how it can affect them. CITES (this
Feather Destructive Behaviour Part One(Post)Feather Destructive Behaviour - Part One The three main categories of behavioural problems seen in our Parrots are: caregiver directed aggression, excessiv
Are You A Caring Breeder(Post)Are You A Caring Breeder? Rosemary Low tells us whether you are a caring breeder or not.Most of us are well aware of the fact that Parrots are intelligent
Parrot Watching in Mato Grosso Part 2(Post)Parrot Watching in Mato Grosso - Part 2 Rosemary Low tells us about her trip to Mato Grosso.To read part 1 click here.In Brazil it is illegal to keep Parro
The Top Royal Parrots(Post)The Top Royal Parrots As we approach the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it?s time to look at how our feathered friends or royal Parrots a
Katala - Protecting the Red Vent Cockatoo - PART 2(Post)Katala - Protecting the Red Vent Cockatoo - PART 2 Dot Schwarz tells us about the second half of her visit to Katala.To read Part 1, click here. Thirty-fiv
The Importance Of Preventative Medicine In Birds(Post)The Importance Of Preventative Medicine In Birds The team at Avian Veterinary Services explain why you should take your Parrot for regular health checks. T
Caring For Your Parrot's Feathers(Post)Caring For Your Parrot's Feathers Parrot feathers are far more than just a beautiful feature. They play a vital role in flight, insulation, commun
From Weaning To Growing Up(Post)From Weaning To Growing Up Dot Schwarz tells us more about weaning your Parrot.WeaningI ended my last blogwith the words: The chick is now fully feathered
Baby Parrots(Post)Baby Parrots Dot Schwarz tells us more about baby Parrots.Evolution is supposed to have been the catalyst that makes baby animals look cute so that their p
Meet Polly the African Grey(Post)Meet Polly the African Grey Say hello to Polly the African GreyPaul Adams has sent us this lovely story about Polly his African Grey. Over to Paul who tell
Why Do Parrots Moult(Post)Why Do Parrots Moult Dot Schwarz explains why Parrots moult.Did you know that it is now assumed that some dinosaurs had feathers? This substantiates the vi
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 p
Microchipping ? Keeping Parrots Safe And Other Precautions(Post)Microchipping ? Keeping Parrots Safe And Other Precautions Dot Schwarz tells us why microchipping is important. Two cautionary anecdotesA friend?s African
Happy Parrot, Happy Home!(Post)Happy Parrot, Happy Home! Parrots are among the most intelligent and emotionally complex animals we share our homes with. In the UK, well over a m
Expert Advice on Parrot Beaks and Feet(Post)Expert Advice On Parrot Beaks and Feet
Are Birds Meant to Fly(Post)Are Birds Meant to Fly? Dot Schwarz explains why Parrots need to fly.FeathersParrots are distinguished from most other creatures by the complicated and ren
How To Address Fear In Parrots(Post)How To Address Fear In Parrots Here is how to address fear in Parrots.ExampleHave you ever been really scared? Perhaps it was a moment when you did not hav
Parrotlets Are Amazing(Post)Parrotlets Are Amazing Rosemary Low tells us more about ParrotletsAn email I received made me realise that more information on the lovely little Forpus Par
Cockatiel Fact Sheet(Post)Cockatiel Fact Sheet Here is everything you need to know about a Cockatiel.Scientific name:Nymphicus hollandicusCommon names:Cockatiel; Quarrion in Austral
About Birdline Parrot Rescue ? Join the Flock(Post)About Birdline Parrot Rescue ? Join the Flock Birdline Parrot Rescue is a charity which operates across the U.K. and re-homes hundreds of Parrots each year
A Review of the National Theft Register and Its Objectives For The Future(Post)A Review of the National Theft Register and Its Objectives For The Future Did you know that it is Pet Theft Awareness Day on the 14th February?Pet Theft Aw
Peach-faced Lovebirds Fact Sheet(Post)Peach-faced Lovebirds Fact Sheet Find out more about Peach-faced Lovebirds in this blog by Rosemary Low.Scientific name:Agapornis roseicollisClick here for
The Importance of Flight (Post)The Importance of Flight Dot Schwarz explains about the importance of flight.Is there an ideal way to care for captive Parrots? Is Parrot husbandry a scien
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 ta
Old Wives Tales You Hear About Parrots Part 1(Post)Old Wives Tales You Hear About Parrots Part 1 Here are Old Wives? Tales you need to know about Parrots.If everyone knew all they should about birds, it wou
Think Parrots 2017 Review(Post)Think Parrots 2017 Review Dot Schwarz reviews Think Parrots 2017.What?s the secret ingredient of the continued success of this event now in its 6th year? N
Household Dangers And Sensible Precautions(Post)Household Dangers And Sensible Precautions Liz Wilson looks at household dangers and sensible precautions.When we consider the potential dangers to Parrots
The One Person Bird | Why Parrots Need Multiple Attachments(Post)The One Person Bird | Why Parrots Need Multiple Attachments Liz Wilson explains why the common perceptions about our companion Parrots being a one person b
Calcium, Vitamin D & Specialised Lighting(Post)Calcium, Vitamin D & Specialised Lighting Liz Wilson explains more about UV light and lighting.
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 die
Which Species Should I Choose?(Post)Which Species Should I Choose? Rosemary Low tells us which species you should choose.When you start with Parrots, don?t think big! Many first-time Parrot b
10 Basic Donts of Bird Ownership(Post)10 Basic Dont's of Bird Ownership Liz Wilson has 10 basic don?ts of Parrot ownership.Companion birds come in all sizes, shapes, colours and personalities.
Parrot Body Language(Post)Parrot Body Language Find out more about Parrot body language.
Green-Winged Macaw Fact Sheet(Post)Green-Winged Macaw Fact Sheet Find out more about the Green-winged Macaw.
Happiness Is Having A Scratch For Every Itch(Post)Happiness Is Having a Scratch For Every Itch Elaine Henley P.G. Dip CABCFull Member Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)Animal Behaviour Trainin
What Can We Learn From Wild Parrots(Post)What Can We Learn From Wild Parrots Dot Schwarz tells us what we can learn from wild Parrots.Can the lifestyles of wild Parrots teach us how to improve the
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 occupi
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Do Parrots Know What They Say(Post)Do Parrots Know What They Say? Do Parrots know and understand what they say? Dot Schwarz tells us more...An incident at home a few years ago. My elder dau
Psittacosis What A Companion Parrot Owner Needs To Know(Post)Psittacosis What A Companion Parrot Owner Needs To Know Dot Schwarz explains everything you need to know about psittacosis.Zoonosis is a lovely sounding wo