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Explore in-depth avian articles at Parrot Essentials, featuring expert advice on parrot care, nutrition, behaviour, and health. Perfect for both new and seasoned parrot owners, these articles offer valuable insights to help you provide the best care for your feathered friends. Learn how to create a balanced diet, understand your parrot's behaviours, and maintain their health with our expert guidance. Dive into our archives to improve your parrot care routines and ensure your feathered friend's happy, healthy life.

How to Get Your Parrot to Play with Toys

How to Get Your Parrot to Play with Toys

Parrot Essentials 12.12.2024 6 minute read

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If you've ever wondered how to get your parrot to play with toys, you're not alone. Many parrot owners face the challenge of getting their birds...

10 Dos And Don'ts When Buying a Parrot

10 Dos And Don'ts When Buying a Parrot

Parrot Essentials 09.12.2024 7 minute read

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You are thinking of buying a parrot? Congratulations… Here are ten pointers that may be helpful in making the best choice for you and for the...

Aspergillosis in Parrots - Causes & What to Do

Aspergillosis in Parrots - Causes & What to Do

Parrot Essentials 06.12.2024 7 minute read

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Aspergillosis in parrots is a serious and potentially deadly disease, and while it isn't uncommon, it can often be prevented if you are vigilant about the...

How to Choose the Right Parrot Cage

How to Choose the Right Parrot Cage

Parrot Essentials 05.12.2024 7 minute read

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One of the most essential aspects of responsible bird ownership is ensuring your parrot has an adequate living space. A suitable parrot cage not only...

Where Do Parrots Come From?

Where Do Parrots Come From?

Parrot Essentials 02.12.2024 6 minute read

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

What Does A Parrot Need? Parrot Necessities Checklist

What Does A Parrot Need? Parrot Necessities Checklist

Parrot Essentials 15.11.2024 6 minute read

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Thinking of bringing a parrot home? Congratulations! Adding a pet to your family is always exciting! But… what does a parrot need? No worries,...

Can a Parrot Understand Probability?

Can a Parrot Understand Probability?

Parrot Essentials 14.11.2024 7 minute read

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Dr. Irene Pepperberg explores the question, "Can a parrot understand probability?" Drawing on Piagetian cognitive tasks originally designed for...

Parakeet Sounds - What Do They Mean?

Parakeet Sounds - What Do They Mean?

Parrot Essentials 13.11.2024 6 minute read

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Parakeets, like all parrots, can be noisy birds. If you're considering adding one to your family, it's essential not only to accept these screeches and...

Why Do Parrots Bite and What Can You Do?

Why Do Parrots Bite and What Can You Do?

Parrot Essentials 11.11.2024 9 minute read

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Why do parrots bite? In this article, our resident blogger Dorothy Schwarz shares her opinion and experience about parrot biting and how we can avoid...

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