General Parrot Information

Parrot Adoption

Parrot adoption, like all forms of adoption, is an essential service needed for parrots that need a good home. Sometimes parrots are put for adoption simply because the previous owners are unable to care for them any more be it financially or simply an issue of time to nurture the parrot.

Choosing the Right Parrot For You

Many people think that a bird is a fun low maintenance pet that can provide you with good company. While birds are fun, intelligent companions they do require quite a bit of maintenance and care. Some birds require more maintenance than others so here's some guidelines on bird care that might help you pick a bird that's perfect for your lifestyle.

All About Parrot Sounds

Nowadays parrots have become very desired and popular pets for bird-fanciers. Of course, one the reasons is the bright colors of the birds plumage. But another and the most important motive is parrots ability to reproduce human speech. In wild environment parrot sounds seem to be incomprehensible and similar to each other it is just a noise. But in captivity the birds try to imitate the sounds which surround them, and it results in making something cognate out of chaotic parrot sounds.

Is your toddler ready for a pet?

Little kids see them everywhere... in the neighborhood, on play dates with friends, in pre-school, and in mall pet shops. Puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, birds, rabbits, gerbils - there's an unlimited supply of animal companions for children and adults alike. Eventually your toddler is going to utter those dreaded words, "Daddy, can I have ..." Then you'll have a difficult decision to make: is your child ready to have a pet?

Will your bird outlive you?

One common misconception about pet birds is that they live for hundreds of years and need to be willed to someone in order to ensure their care after you're gone. Whilebirds do live for quite a long time in the wild, their lifespan in captivity is actually much shorter. Below are some common pet birds and their average life span in captivity given that they receive superior care and a proper diet.

Role of Parrot Breeders in Society

Possibly one of the most valued humans in the parrot's life is its breeder. Parrot breeders are responsible for bringing the parrot into the world and starting the parrot's life with the foundation that constitute the main ingredients for a healthy, happy, well-adjusted parrot. The beginning life of the parrot lays the foundation for its future. A parrot that has been raised in a loving, nurturing environment will be more sociable and outgoing, making a better pet and companion for the home.

The Right Parrot Food

What is the best parrot food and why? There is no single answer to this question as many different types of parrot food are good for different reasons. However it is important to find out which foods are good and why because you never know what really goes into certain products. So what are the benefits and disadvantages of particular food groups?