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Meyer's Parrot – Profile & Care Guide

Meyer's Parrot – Profile & Care Guide

Parrot Essentials 02.12.2024 7 minute read

Parrot Profiles

Common nameMeyer's Parrot (Brown Parrot, Sudan Brown Parrot)Scientific namePoicephalus MeyeriLength21 cm (8.2 in)Weight100-135g (3.5-4.7 oz)Life Span:...

Where Do Parrots Come From?

Where Do Parrots Come From?

Parrot Essentials 02.12.2024 6 minute read

Avian Articles

Where Do Parrots Come From? Exploring the Ancient Origins of Parrots – A Gondwanan LegacyThe question "Where do parrots come from?" has...

Pet Parrot Quiz – Choose the Right Bird for You

Pet Parrot Quiz – Choose the Right Bird for You

Parrot Essentials 29.11.2024 6 minute read

Parrot-News

Deciding to welcome a pet parrot into your life is an exciting decision, but it's also an important one. Parrots are vibrant, intelligent, and social...

Budgerigar Society UK (Budgie Society UK)

Budgerigar Society UK (Budgie Society UK)

Parrot Essentials 29.11.2024 5 minute read

Parrot Societies

A Pet Budgerigar (Budgie) is Good For Your Mental Health - Compiled by Terry Tuxford, The Budgerigar SocietyIf you feel lonely, pets can break the...

Eclectus Parrot Profile & Care Guide

Eclectus Parrot Profile & Care Guide

Parrot Essentials 28.11.2024 9 minute read

Parrot Profiles

Common nameEclectus parrotScientific nameGenus EclectusLengthUp to 35 cmWeightUp to 450 gramsLifespan40+ yearsOriginSoutheast Asia and OceaniaNoise...

Green Cheeked Conure – Profile & Care Guide

Green Cheeked Conure – Profile & Care Guide

Parrot Essentials 28.11.2024 8 minute read

Parrot Profiles

Common nameGreen Cheeked ConureLatin namePyrrhura molinaeLength26 cm /10 inchesWeight60 - 80 gramsLife SpanUp to 30 yearsOriginSouth America (Brazil,...

10 Things To Do If You Have a Parrot as a Pet

10 Things To Do If You Have a Parrot as a Pet

Parrot Essentials 28.11.2024 7 minute read

Parrot Care

If you've decided to have a parrot as a pet, it's important to keep in mind that these birds are very smart, curious and social. They need some...

Loss Of A Pet Parrot: 6 Tips To Help You Cope

Loss Of A Pet Parrot: 6 Tips To Help You Cope

Parrot Essentials 27.11.2024 7 minute read

Avian Articles

We know the loss of a pet parrot is not the nicest topic to think about, but as much as we wish our parrots were immortal, all good things must...

What Should I Feed My Parrot?

What Should I Feed My Parrot?

Parrot Essentials 27.11.2024 6 minute read

Avian Articles

What should I feed my parrot? And Is this food OK to give to my parrot? are the two most common questions I get asked from existing and new customers of...

7 Tips for Keeping a Scared Parrot Calm During Fireworks

7 Tips for Keeping a Scared Parrot Calm During Fireworks

Parrot Essentials 26.11.2024 7 minute read

Avian Articles

This time of the year is a lot of fun for us humans, but our parrots don’t always have an easy time with it! Fireworks can present a challenge for...

Parrot Harness Training by Barbara Heidenreich

Parrot Harness Training by Barbara Heidenreich

Parrot Essentials 26.11.2024 7 minute read

Avian Articles

Parrot harness training is a truly rewarding experience, not just for your feathered companion but for you as a parrot owner. It provides an opportunity to...

How to Prepare Fresh Parrot Food as Recommended by Parrot Essentials

How to Prepare Fresh Parrot Food as Recommended by Parrot Essentials

Parrot Essentials 25.11.2024 7 minute read

Parrot Care

How to Make Fresh Parrot Food from SproutsMany parrot owners have asked us how we prepare our fresh parrot food, so we decided to share the recipe with...