Step up training.

Because I deal with so many parrots, it is really a pleasure dealing with one that has had step up training, whether it is onto the finger, onto the back of the hand or onto a stick.

Feather problems!

Feather problems you might encounter.. Lots of things can go wrong with feathers.Mostly the problems are trauma related, but canaries can get cysts and and psitticine beak and feather we all know about. Always remember that a good healthy diet, a bath once a week and good living conditions should all promote glossy, healthy feathers.…

Plucking and the causes.

Lets look at a few reasons of feather plucking. I have a plucker at the moment so I am all out to fix it because it really looks horrible! I know that my bird is not bored– eats well — has a good cage — is loved by several people in the house — and…

Calcibird supplement…

Calcibird supplement is a liquid supplement containing Calcium D3 Magnesium All 3 vitamins and minerals, aid the growth of feathers and is used by breeders and parrot owners alike. If you have a plucked bird and are waiting for regrowth — you may want to try this supplement. I certainly am trying it with one…

Colds and flue this winter season

Colds and flue this winter! It is nearly winter and parrot owners often worry about respiratory infections, cold and flue. Hopefully your parrot is on a really good diet of fruit, veg, nuts, cereal, and sprouts. If he is he should sail through the winter season.If your parrot is not on a healthy well balanced…

brain dead or strategic time out ?

Brain dead or strategic time out ? I am sure that I have a few followers that are watching the IPL at the moment, I like to catch the odd game with my husband! But how many of us as parrot owners need a strategic time out? Yesterday my best friend and I  decided that…