Q: I am thinking of getting a quaker parrot. Can I put him in the same cage with my cockatiel?
–Linda L., Minot, ND

A: This is just not a good idea. I have both species of birds and find that I have to watch the interaction between both closely even when they are in a common play area. Although they appear to be similar in size, the body type of the quaker is stockier, the beak larger and the personality more aggressive. The quaker is a more powerful ...

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Acting on a tip from a neighbor, the Houston SPCA recently seized 1,079 animals from a privately owned Texas property. About 900 of these animals were parrots.
The property owners were breeders, selling to pet stores and, based on shipping materials found on the site, are presumed to have been...
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As much as having a baby bird, one that I have raised from it’s youth to fit into my household and lifestyle would be a terrific  addition to my flock, I can’t, in good conscience, do it. Parrots are now the third most...

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It’s not even technically spring yet and my birds’ hormones are RAGING!  The last time we reached these heights of insanity was about 4 years ago and it was a season for the record books. The first signs this year...

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Life sometimes takes us away from our beloved birds whether it be for vacation, business travel or a family emergency. We should all be prepared, and have our birds prepared, for an interruption in their daily routines when a trip away is required (or needed). It does not have to be a traumatic event.

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This article came to my attention a few days ago and thought it should be shared.  This kind of abuse is not anything new, but I still can’t find the words to describe the outrage it makes me...

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