Helping a Pet Bird Grieve

Grieving birds

Do pets grieve? Animals will grieve the loss of a family member (human or animal).  Studies show that most animals will show at least one (if not multiple) behavioural changes after the death or loss of a mate, a companion or other family member.  It can be extremely difficult to help your pet through that.…

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Looking After Parrots During A Stressful Time

Musk Lorikeet

My house has been a wonderful place to live lately. No one living here has been inundated with work. No family member has had to go into hospital. I haven’t been upset because someone ran into my car in a parking lot and didn’t leave a note. I haven’t blown up any essential electrical appliances…

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Keeping A Parrot Out Of Trouble When It’s Out Of Its Cage

Pervert bird

“I’m sorry I’m late for class, but my parrot broke my bra,” I said to my lecturer as I slipped into a laboratory class 10 mins late. Naturally, this happened when the entire class was listening to the lecturer so suddenly hundreds of students were staring at my chest, trying to see through my top…

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Keeping Your Bird Busy and Quiet!

Keeping A bird Quiet

If you have been following my blog posts, you’ll know that I have a Blue and Gold Macaw who excels at getting into trouble. This has become a significant problem for me, especially since he has recovered from psittacosis and is now recovering from poor feather condition due to his extended illness. Most of his…

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