Parrot Links of the Week

March 5, 2011

National Geographic:  Best Rare-Bird Pictures of 2010 Named Horn Lake woman has soft spot for feathered pets facing hard life Auction for Phoenix Landing: Parrot Feather Pillow Behind the Scenes of Parrot Training DVDs Video: Wild Quaker Parrot Hangs out with Starlings Jackson man faces animal torture charge in parrot attack Three people sentenced in [...]

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Parrot Links of the Week

February 26, 2011

This week’s parrot highlights from around the web: Kaytee Parrot Relinquishment Survey Results Lost parrot reunited with UK owners after two months living with chickens Skating parrot steals the show at Prague festival Nashua woman loses fight to keep her Quaker parrots Petition for Animal Planet to air Parrot Programming Barbara Heidenreich: Improving Flight Skills [...]

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Gift Ideas for Parrot Lovers

February 23, 2011

Wondering what to give to that bird person in your life? While we do not advise getting your loved one a pet parrot as a gift, you can delight them by giving a present that recognizes their passion. Gift Ideas for Those Who Love Parrots Pet Portrait – A wonderful personal gift for a bird [...]

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Amazing! Smart Parrot Solves Math Problems

January 7, 2011

Holy crap, this is amazing! Even if the owner is coaching the parrot off-screen somehow (though there hardly seems time), that’s still pretty amazing. Keep in mind that the bird needs to be able to read Arabic numerals in order to do the math, then  do the addition and subtraction, plus be able to count [...]

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VIDEO: Macaw Dancing to Konichiwa

July 17, 2010

Hilarious music video featuring a dancing macaw! (Warning: lyrics not for those with delicate sensibilities.)

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Hyacinth Macaw Breaks Cage

July 7, 2010

Ever wonder how strong a macaw’s beak is? Have any doubt that a macaw could easily break steel-welded cage bars? I think you can see where I’m going with this post… Please note that the person uploading this video wants to make clear that this cage was only a temporary cage (because Kaiser the Hyacinth [...]

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Bird Cages: Pionus Cage SetUp

March 12, 2010
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Pionus are one of the best-kept secrets in the parrot world, but they appear to be gaining in popularity. They have a reputation for being “perch potatoes” but I’m not sure they deserve that rep. The pionus we know may not be quite as hyperactive as some species, but they do enjoy playing with toys, [...]

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5 Free Resources for Parrot Enrichment Ideas

February 11, 2010
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Much has been written about why foraging is important and how easy it is to begin adding enrichment and mental stimulation to your bird’s life. It’s exciting that there seems to be growing interest in enrichment and foraging for parrots. Luckily there are also a growing number of great foraging resources available — many of [...]

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Bird Cages: Conure Cage Setups

January 31, 2010
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Conures are very active birds that need lots of room to play and a variety of toys to keep themselves occupied. A conure whose cage is too small could develop behavioral issues, such as screaming or plucking. Your parrot’s cage should include 4-5 different perches, and at least 4 or 5 different types of toys [...]

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Max the Quaker Parrot Plays Fireman

January 21, 2010

A chained sequence of behaviors results in this cute trick: Max the Quaker Parrot climbs down a pole, drags a firehose up a ladder, rescues a “baby” and brings it to a waiting ambulance. (She also shakes hands and turns on cue.) The owner of the video doesn’t explain how he taught his Quaker Parrot [...]

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