Understanding your bird’s emotional health and care needs is the recipe for a happy parrot-person household. Our avian-expert written articles are here to give you the information you need to keep your pet bird healthy and happy. Each week, we bring you exclusive articles written by veterinarians, behaviorists and other experts in the avian community. Whether you are new to the world of companion birds or are a seasoned parrot parent, you’ll find fascinating facts, need-to-know medical information, behavior tips and tricks, and much more!
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5 Ways Parrots Rule Our Roosts, Volume 2
Who’s really calling the shots? Discover five funny and familiar ways our clever, colorful, and opinionated parrots have a way of running the show.
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider — Pain Management in Parrots
Join us this Friday, September 11, and learn how to recognize signs of pain in pet birds as Dr. Stephanie Lamb explores treatment options and strategies for improving comfort and quality of life.
Not Your Egg: Birds Warn Each Other of Brood Parasites
Research suggests that birds around the world may share an innate alarm call that helps warn different species about the threat of brood parasites — birds who lay their eggs in others’ nests.
Webinar: AFA Recap With Lisa Bono
Our next Lafeber webinar is Friday, September 4th, when Lisa Bono, CPBC, shares highlights, interviews and photos from the recent American Federation of Aviculture Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Pain In Parrots: What Parrot Parents Should Know
Parrots often hide signs of pain due to their natural instincts, making it crucial for owners to recognize subtle changes in behavior, posture, and routine to ensure their feathered companions stay healthy and pain-free.
Fresh Foraging Ideas To Try
Offering our bird’s foraging opportunities with pellets, Nutri-Berries, and healthy snacks is a great way to satisfy their work-for-food instincts. Other great foraging opportunities await with fresh, edible, non-toxic plants. In the wild, part of a bird’s search for food means tearing through a plant to get to the more desirable parts. It’s no surprise that parrots like to chew! Discover tips for creating an edible “foraging jungle” for your pet bird.
Lovebird Or Parrotlet?
At a glance, parrotlets and lovebirds look a lot alike. What do these short-tailed, compact birds from entirely different continents have in common, and what makes them different?
Stress Reduction For Companion Parrots
To put it bluntly, keeping companion parrots is similar to trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. The fact that they do as well as they do is testimony more to their adaptability than it is to our husbandry efforts.
