Avian Articles
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 Choose the Right Parrot Cage
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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?
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The question "Where do parrots come from?" has intrigued scientists, bird enthusiasts, and naturalists alike for centuries. Parrots, with their...
Loss Of A Pet Parrot: 6 Tips To Help You Cope
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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 it....
Flowers for the Birds: 39 Safe Flowers for Parrots
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If you’ve been a parrot owner for a while, you’ll know that our birds need a varied diet to thrive. You’ll also know that they get...
Parrot Diet – What Shall I Give my Parrot to Eat?
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Parrot Diet And Nutrition. What's The Best Diet For Parrots? There's no proven scientific answer. Pellets? Seeds? Homemade? Maybe as many...