Articles about Parrot and Companion Bird Care

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Summertime Safety for Your Companion Bird - updated July 2008

With temperatures rising and more windows and doors open, we have to be extra careful. Here are a few things to consider at home and while travelling. (It is finally Summer, Yayyy!)Read more

On Clipping Your Companion Parrot's Wings (aka Tracy Learned to Fly Today!)

While leaving a bird fully flighted is fun for both the bird and for us to watch it has drawbacks. Here's a story highlighting how proper clipping can avert disaster...Read more

Seed Moth Prevention and Extermination

Ah yes, the First day of Spring...thoughts of warm winds to blow the chill away and warm sunshine to make our spirits soar and the flowers grow. Along with warm weather comes the pesky bird seed moth. We know it as the bird seed moth and loathe its existence; what it really is is the Indian meal Moth. Read more

Keep Your Companion Birds Safe By Being Aware Of Winter Holiday Hazards

Part One - Things to be aware of with Guests and Visitors The increased activities around the Holidays can be stressful for our feathered friends. Be very aware of how your birds react to guests and how guests react to your fids (feathered kids). Read more

Part Two - Things to be aware of with Decorations With the holidays, out come our favourite decorations. But some seasonal decorations, plants, and gifts can pose hazards to our birds. Fortunately, with a little awareness and planning we can decorate safely and minimize risks to our parrots and softbills. Read more

Part Three - Kitchen and Food Safety Guests mean snackies and the opportunity to wow your friends and families with cool new recipes. If you have an inquisitive parrot you may wish to stick to recipes that have all bird safe ingredients. Is there such a thing? Of course! Preparing food that pleases our family and guests and that is safe for our curious feathered friends means only a few minor adjustments. Read more

Part Four - Heat and Fire Safety & First Aid Fireplaces, heaters, and what's inside holiday packages can present risks for your birds. Here are a few more things to be aware of. And if something does happen, we cover steps for responding to an injury. Read more