How To Modify A Pet Carrier For Airline Travel

Before we begin, let me tell you a story…

Once upon a time, Linus, my very headstrong umbrella cockatoo, used to live with the Womachs. He was part of Dave’s show which occasionally required air travel – nothing new for a bird, except when it involves an airplane. On one occasion, Linus was lost by the airline for nearly two days, during which time he was exposed to something that made him ill. He never quite forgave Dave or Jamie for this and he became aggressive with them because, ...

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Why You Must Quarantine The New Bird

“Quarantine” comes directly from the Latin word quadraginta meaning forty. It is an act that helps prevent the spread of contagious disease by keeping it separated and contained from the main populous. Quarantine is intended for those who either are, or are suspected of being infectious. The word quarantine was meant to indicate the period of time (40 days) during which it was believed that the symptoms of disease would either present themselves or run their course.

This is an important precaution in good animal husbandry, and it is ...

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How Much Time Does A Parrot Need To Spend With You Everyday?

Q: I have a 7 year old yellow naped amazon named Petey. I have had him since he was a baby and he means everything to me. I was just given a promotion at work and my new position is going to take up a some of the time I used to spend with Petey and I am afraid it will change our relationship. How much time is too little to be spending with him?

-Jack M., Laguna Beach, CA

A: There really aren’t any minmum requirements as to the ...

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How The Study Of Wild Parrots Improves Our Parrot’s Lives


Enormous strides have been made in the care and understanding of our companion parrots as researchers continue their studies of wild parrots. Through observing the different species, we now do less improvising and have come to understand why many behaviors exist and how we can adapt to make our birds happier in our homes.

In order to best utilize this research, you must understand that the birds we have in our living rooms are not domesticated. They are wild animals  – tamed, but still wild. The process of ...

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