Parrot Essentials Blog

Think Parrots Show 2016 – 19 June

Posted by Parrot Essentials on 28th Apr 2016

Think Parrots Show 2016 is nearly here. SAVE THE DATE: 19th June 2016 Kempton Park Racecourse Staines Road East Sunbury-on-Thames Middlesex TW16 5AQ It is hard to believe but the Think Parrots Show 20 … read more

Saving the Night Parrot of Queensland

Posted by Parrot Essentials on 25th Apr 2016

The low-flying night parrot was thought to be extinct until spotted again in 2013 by a wildlife photographer John Young. He managed to snap a photo and a video of the rare parrot, which sent the conse … read more

Is your parrot legal in your country/state?

Posted by Parrot Essentials on 13th Apr 2016

Can you legally own your parrot in the country/state you live in? The last time I was asked about legally obtaining a parrot was more than 6 years ago and even then the question was more about the bre … read more

Your parrot escapes – Don’t despair

Posted by Parrot Essentials on 23rd Mar 2016

Your parrot escapes. What do you do? Dorothy Schwarz talks about her personal experience and knowledge of this situation. You went to answer the front door bell and forgot that the parrot was on your … read more

Kaka Parrots Euthanised in New Zealand

Posted by Parrot Essentials on 3rd Mar 2016

Kaka Parrot – Native to New Zealand Four Kaka parrots had to be euthanised at the Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre after developing hereditary diabetes. The Kaka parrot is native to New Zealan … read more