Hi again, parrot lovers, just this week I have dealt with another owner of a feather plucking parrot. This is horrible for you to look at, and horrible for your parrot to experience. It is a problem we could all face if we are not careful. What I would like you to remember that it…
Bits and pieces…
by Bee •
I have included 2 photographs for you in this blog the first is of my birds enjoying a bath in the sun.. If you live in southern Africa, you will have noticed that the temperature has started dipping as we get closer to winter —
Do Parrots Grieve ?
by Bee •
Absolutely yes, parrots do grieve, and they should be given the same respect as you would a human who has lost a loved one.
Parrots and loose droppings…
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Always watch your parrot carefully if he is having loose droppings. Most birds will have loose droppings at some point in their lives. If it is continuously loose for more than a few days, the bird should be seen by a vet and tests done to determine the cause.
Lock the door…
by Bee •
A couple of days ago, I was lying on my bed resting, when I heard the veranda door open and close, open and close, and open and close.. The kids were in the house so I knew something was up and I thought I had better get up and look.. Remember that my birds are…
Trust…
by Bee •
Trust is something that we all should be fostering between ourselves and our feathered friends. Just this week I thought that Sprog had injured his leg because he appeared to be having difficulty climbing on his cage. Because he trusts me completely, he let me take him to an unfamiliar room, and lie him on…
What is growing in your garden…
by Bee •
If you are a keen gardener and really want to try new things for your parrot you can plant flowers that your bird can eat. Its fun and adds colour and variety to their diet.
Parrots, Calcium and sunshine…
by Bee •
All parrots can suffer from a calcium deficiency, but African greys and cockatiels suffer the worst. Captive african greys suffer because they are not able to bask in the sun like they do in the wild. And cockatiels suffer because in captivity they produce too many eggs.
What is growing in your garden…
by Bee •
If you are a keen gardener and really want to try new things for your parrot you can plant flowers that your bird can eat. Its fun and adds colour and variety to their diet.
Parrot Recipes…
by Bee •
Cupcakes… three quarters of a cup of flour 3 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 and a half cups of milk, soya milk is best 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons of apple sauce 2 tablespoons of honey 2 cups of chopped nuts or dried fruit or chopped vegetables.