Parrot Feather Picking, Self-Mutilation, and Other OCD Behaviors: It’s Not Your Fault.
In the bad-ole-days, if you had a parrot who had some kind of feather destructive behavior (FDB), or self-mutilated, you were stigmatized. You were accused of not providing enough toys … Continue reading
Calling On Dog and Cat Advocates: Parrots Need Your Help, Too.
Last year, I was taken to a “parrot party,” which was a gathering of parrot people, speakers and vendors. Also there, were a couple of tables set up for dog and … Continue reading
Parrots Live With Me; or, Il Meglio è Nemico del Bene
When people don’t like what you have to say, but really can’t refute it, they start throwing out the logical fallacies. Case in point, many breeders use the Tu Quoque … Continue reading
Realistic Lifespans of Parrots in Captivity
There’s something aviculture doesn’t acknowledge, and that’s the true lifespan of captive, “pet” parrots: most don’t reach old age. I base this assertion on my experience, the experience of others, … Continue reading
I’ll Be Back!
Now that you have your parrot in the carrier, you start to wonder if she will understand that you’re not abandoning her at the boarding facility. You’re bringing favorite toys … Continue reading
Carriers: A Parrot’s Ticket To Ride
When I was a fledgling, my parents owned a 1966 Chevy Impala convertible that was a stunning aquamarine. I remember being in that car with my mother driving. I would … Continue reading
People Are The Same All Over: A Hidden Truth In Aviculture
If you’re a fan of The Twilight Zone, you might recognize this title. It was an episode that first aired in 1960, and stars Roddy McDowell as Sam Conrad, one of two … Continue reading
Parrots, Incorporated: The Big Business of Pet Food
Question: why do we believe that feeding a pelleted/kibbled diet is healthy for our companions, but not ourselves? It’s not like we don’t have fortified foods, neatly boxed, and easy … Continue reading
The Best Positive Reinforcement: Trust
The other day, I brought out a carpet/floor sweeper that had been side-lined for a while until I got a new battery. I love it because it’s quick and easy, … Continue reading
This Blog Is For Parrots
I am for parrots, captive and wild. I’m not for breeders or rescues…. or seeds or pellets…. or flighted or clipped…. Only parrots…. parrots are first and foremost. If you … Continue reading
Speaking For Parrots 