Pet Care Information

Pet Birds: Lighting Considerations

Very few people think about lighting when they get a bird, but it is extremely important to birds’ health and well-being, and there are several factors to consider....Read More

Green parrot who is healthy and happy. Bird health is an important part of overall wellness.

Pet Bird Health: Signs of a Healthy Bird

If you have chosen a bird as a companion, you probably know about the many joys and challenges of having birds as pets....Read More

Caregiver holding Little Feather the parrot

Parrots for Sale: Why to Adopt Rather Than Buy

Why should I adopt a parrot instead of buying one? There are several good reasons to adopt a bird rather than buy one....Read More

Parrot Behavior and Training

There’s a lot of misinformation about animal behavior and training in general, but even more so for parrots specifically....Read More

Healthy Parrot: Diet, Nutrition, Toxic Foods

Contrary to popular belief, parrots should not be fed seed. Their diet should consist of a combination of pellets and whole, fresh foods....Read More

Colonel Potter the macaw parrot with his wings spread out

Clipping Bird Wings

Is trimming a bird’s flight feathers a good idea? Should you clip your bird’s wings? There is no right or wrong answer to this question....Read More

Clicker Training

What is clicker training? Clicker training is a fun and effective way to communicate with your pets....Read More

This woman chose just the right pet for her and her family: a medium-sized dog from the local shelter who is oh-so-sweet.

Choosing a Pet

Sharing your life with an animal has great benefits and can bring you great joy....Read More

Parrot who lives in a "bird proofed" home

Bird Proofing Your Home

As caretakers for our pet birds, we want to keep them as safe as possible....Read More

Person trying to get a parrot to step up using a towel

Bird Handling Techniques

Should a pet bird be handled? Your bird should be a part of your family and you should spend some one-on-one time with him every day, but that doesn't necessarily...Read More