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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Lafeber’s Conservation Spotlight July 2026: Building Local Vet Expertise to Save Grey Parrots
Learn how specialized veterinary training is helping rescued African grey parrots recover and contribute to the future of their species.
Webinar: More than a Perch — How Stationing Changes Everything
Join us Friday, July 31st, to learn why stationing may be the single most valuable behavior you ever teach your parrot.
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Why Some Noises Terrify Parrots & Others Don’t
Why do fireworks barely faze Griffin while a lawn mower sends him into a panic? Dr. Irene Pepperberg explores the surprising sounds that frighten parrots, and what every bird steward should know.
Webinar: When Love Backfires — How Good Intentions Can Create Behavior Problems
Are you accidentally teaching your parrot the very behaviors you’re trying to prevent? Join us Friday, July 26, as Pamela Clark, CPBC, shares how well-intentioned interactions can create the biggest behavior challenges.
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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.
