Parrot
Parrot Types -- You walk by a bird shop, or visit the aviary at the zoo, and there may be several types of parrots. You study them, and begin to wonder, “What types of parrots are there anyway? How many types of parrots are there?”
The Proper Parrot Diet -- Just as an inadequate diet leads to nutritional and immune deficiencies in humans, a suboptimal diet can leave companion birds susceptible to infectious and noninfectious diseases.
Parrots Eat People Food Too -- One of the most common questions I'm asked is "what other things can I feed my parrot?" I then launch into my litany that consists of everything that is healthy for humans to eat with the exception of chocolate, avocado, and onions. Caffeine is out too, for those who think that their daily cups of coffee or sodas are healthy beverages.
First Aid and Your Parrot -- Greetings, Birdie Buddies! How goes it? This month, I have chosen a topic that I am sure we all would like to avoid. However, I know it is a necessary one for anybody who owns a parrot: first aid for your bird.
Some Thoughts on Your First Parrot -- Congratulations! I hear you've decided to get a pet parrot. I'm sure you like birds and you've read about them. You've heard parrot people bragging about their pets and you see how their eyes light up every time the subject comes up. Parrot owners are a happy lot - you can tell and you are ready to do it, too.
Parrots: Jewels with Wings -- When people hear the word "parrot," they automatically think of a large, brightly colored jewel of a bird. True, the most typical image we conjure up is that of the macaw, but there's a lot more to the parrot than just a macaw.
Choosing Your First Pet Bird -- Parrots must be bought with a lot of forethought. All but the parakeet requires daily human contact. They simply will not thrive if left to sit in a cage all day. Also, parrots need a varied diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Finally, both the parrot and his cage can be very expensive. So, as you can see, this is not a decision to be taken lightly.
Amazon Parrots -- The Amazon makes a great performing bird as they love to show off and enjoy excitement. They are easily motivated to perform and many thrive on being in front of an audience. They sometimes respond to excitement by becoming excessively excited themselves and hard to handle. Most Amazons are outgoing, confident birds.
Teaching Your Parrot To Talk -- Parrots are famous throughout the World, not only because of their exotic, colorful and cheerful looks, but also for their unique ability to reproduce words with a precision that often knocks at the door between fun and scary. When you hear about a “talking parrot” don’t get confused thinking one could engage in minor chit chat with it, the words they reproduce are basically “recordings”, but admittedly, they will also learn how to respond to some sentences or words, with their own.
How to Stop Your Parrot's Biting in 7 Days -- Do you own a parrot that bites? Would you like me to share some proven principals for getting your parrot to stop biting? If so, you’re about to discover how to get rid of your parrot’s biting, using a strategy I call “Target Training”.
