Articles & News

Many of you have heard me talk about Lely before. As the proud owner of a delightful cockatoo named Lely, I am thrilled to celebrate National Pet Bird Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the joy, companionship, and unique beauty that pet birds bring into our lives.

Paco, an Amazon parrot discusses the basics of Amazon parrot ownership. Read here to learn more about these amazing birds.

Reminder - Your Birds Don't Understand The Time Change

Think you know everything about feathers? Read here to discover some interesting things you probably never knew!

Have you ever wondered what the Phonetic Alphabet would look like if you used only species names for our companion birds? Check out this fun version, designed with the aviculturist in mind.

Careful interactions during the first, formative weeks of ownership are a great way to enjoy your new bird without resulting in bad habits that can result in rehoming. Here are three common mistakes new bird owners make and how you can easily avoid them.

The title of this column probably sounds like the start of a bad joke, but it is actually one of the more common questions I receive. This column will help you discover the answers to that and other common questions about parakeets.

Have you noticed a change in your bird's behavior since the start of the pandemic? This column will help you identify critical ways your bird might be suffering.

In the wild, parrots are social creatures that live together in large flocks. When parrots are kept as pets, we humans become their new flock. Parrots still require the social interaction to maintain a well-balanced disposition. 

Think your parrot will outlive you? Maybe not. This is the story of one cockatoo owner's decision about euthanasia.

So what’s a new bird parent to do to keep his baby bird safe? This article contains tips for bird-proofing your home to make it safe for a parrot.

A checklist of questions you need to ask before you adopt.

This is a special recipe to give your bird's feathers that amazing sheen you've seen on show birds and in magazines.

Those who have lost a special bird may be comforted by the words of the modified rainbow bridge poem.

Show your cockatiel how much you care--he'll love this recipe for cookies as much as you love him!

Thousands of parrots are re-homed each year. Are you ready to make the life-long decision to add a bird to your life? This article will help you decide. 

Birdie Beth Anne considers the pros and cons of pionus ownership and guides you in your decision.

Have you heard about chop but wondered how to make it?  Here's what you need to know to make this healthy and delicious avian essential.

This is the second of a seven part series on Parrot Care - A is for Apples

We're all for sharing human food with your companion bird, but there are some foods that can make your bird ill or even kill him. Here is a list of these foods.

This is the first of a seven part series on Parrot Care - P is for Play

Do you know which plants should never be kept around your companion birds?  This list includes many common plants that are toxic to birds. If you own birds, you should avoid having these dangerous plants in your home.

Explore caique ownership and learn if a caique is the right bird for your home.

This article contains information about rosellas.  You'll read about the six beautiful rosella species of Australia and the nearby islands.

This article provides parakeet facts and tells about them both in captivity and in the wild.  Read about the charming parakeet and learn interesting budgie facts.