Thanksgiving will be here in a few days. I am sure you are all running around like crazy trying to prepare. I just want to take a minute to remind you to practice caution with your parrots on this...

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Q:  My bird room is unheated. Can I cover the cage with an electric blanket to keep my bird warm at night?
 – Carol B., Huntington, CA

A:  No! There are three real dangers to consider when using an electric blanket...

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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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I was recently watching a talk show about second hand smoke.  One of the audience members recited a list of ailments she suffers as a result of cigarette smoke.  She, herself, has never smoked but...

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Q: I will be bringing home my first bird, an amazon, in a few weeks and want to get a cage ready for him now.  I want it to be perfect.  How do I know what perches and toys are right?

Lillian G,  Las Vegas, NV

A:  Since many parrots spend the majority of their time in their cages while their owners are at work, it really does have to be as close to perfect as we can make it.  The two main factors to consider are safety and comfort ...

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