March 2012
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Is Your Pet Bird A Boy Or Girl? →
Knowing your pet bird’s gender can tell you more about your bird than simply what to name it.
February 2012
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kororaa asked: how can i be sure that my conure is getting enough exercise?
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Seek & Destroy
Do you have pictures of your computer keyboards/electronics that have been destroyed by your parrot? Send them to us, and we might feature them in the magazine! (Keep them high-resolution please!)
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10 Tips To Teach Your Pet Parrot To Talk →
All of the parrot species have the anatomy required to imitate human speech, or “talk.” This is one of the attributes that makes parrots alluring to people and certainly sets them apart from other companion animal species. While all the parrots can talk in theory, some are better mimics than others and some species are more likely to talk. Some of our parrots have an “accent” or talk in...
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20lbsofcrazy:
People who complain about their cat sitting on their keyboard have obviously never had a parrot.
Trufax.
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what's orange and sounds like a parrot?
4capitalletters:
a carrot
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Teach Your Parrot Good Behaviors →
There are few things as exciting as bringing a new (or new to you) parrot into your home. With their big personalities and long lives, you know you may be looking at 30 or even 60 years of cheerful companionship. However, with any relationship that long, you can expect things to evolve and challenges to arise. After all, life changes and living creatures, whether parrot or parrot, adjust with...
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Valentine's Day Tips For Pet Birds →
Valentine’s Day would seem to be one of the more bird-safe occasions of the year, but when you share your home with a feathered friend, there are still some special precautions to take! Think about the special presents you might give or receive. Read more here.
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Pet Bird Exercise Tips →
Obesity is a common problem for pets, birds included. Follow these exercise tips in this article to get your pet birds active and healthy. Read more here.
la-belle-mar asked: I want to give my bird a bath, but I'm afraid she will get sick afterward. What should I do?
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Kakapo Quiz →
Take this BirdChannel quiz to see how much you know about the kakapo parrot! Take the quiz here.
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Cockatiel Articles →
Do you have a cockatiel? Check out all the articles we have on cockatiels here.
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Pet Bird Grooming Tips →
In the wild, parrots depend heavily on a strong beak and nails for climbing, and their feathers are not just for helping them fly; feathers also help keep the bird warm and protected from the elements.
So Why Groom? There are many reasons to groom, but the main ones are for the pet bird’s health, safety and well-being. If a bird’s nails become overgrown or sharp, they can get caught on a perch,...