Webinar: How to Help Wild Baby Birds!
Found a baby bird? Learn how to assess the situation and when to call a wildlife rehabilitator in this special May 1st webinar!
Webinar: The Impact of Attachment To Pet Birds On Psychological Well-Being
Discover how pet birds impact companionship, stress, and emotional well-being in this free live webinar with Dr. Anthony Pilny on October 10th.
Webinar: The Grey Way — Summer Safety Review!
Join us for a free, live webinar on Friday, June 6th, with parrot behavior expert Lisa Bono as she shares essential summer safety tips to help keep your pet bird safe during the hottest months.
6 Ways To Be Your Bird’s Best Companion
Discover six ways to support your bird, from safety checks to socialization, and ensure they thrive in your care!
Webinar: Our 5th Anniversary And New Series! Parrots, Past, And Present: Starting Out In The 70s
To celebrate 5 years of offering FREE webinars, we’re launching a new webinar series with Lisa Bono, CPBC — Parrots, Past & Present: Starting Out in the 70s. Sign up and join us Friday, April 4th!
Webinar: Parrot Confiscations And Their Welfare Implications
Join us on July 19th for a FREE, live webinar with Dr. Anthony Pilny as he discusses the illegal capture of wild birds for the pet trade, its devastating impact on biodiversity and avian welfare, and how we can contribute to positive changes for these birds’ futures.
Webinar: A Look Back At The Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat, Part 2
Join us on May 17 when Lisa Bono continues her recap of the recent Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat for bird owners. In this webinar, Lisa will talk about what went down on Day 2!
Webinar: Ask The Vet With Dr. Tom Tully
Join us for a live, interactive webinar on Friday, April 19, as renowned avian veterinarian Dr. Tom Tully addresses our virtual audience’s questions about their birds’ health and well-being. With his vast knowledge and experience, Dr. Tully will provide valuable insights to help you become a better advocate for your feathered companion.
Webinar: A Look Back At The Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat Part 1
Lisa Bono gives us an exclusive look at the Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat. Discover expert insights on bird nutrition, behavior, health, and enrichment to elevate your bird care skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out, sign up today and tune in April 26th!
Webinar: Phoenix Landing 2024 Wellness Retreat – A “Can’t Miss” For Bird Owners!
Join Dr. Susan Orosz and Ann Brooks for an insider look at the 2024 Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat – a one-of-a-kind learning summit taking place over two days this April in Asheville, NC, to help bird owners and professionals elevate their bird care. Sign up and tune in February 2!
Webinar: Species Spotlight On The Patagonian Conure With Dr. Lamb
Join us February 9, when Dr. Lamb kicks start her new Lafeber webinar series: Species Spotlight! This first episode sheds a spotlight on the Patagonian conure, the largest of all conures, and a species she had the opportunity to see in the wild!
Webinar: Translating Parrot: Finding A Reputable Bird Breeder
Finding a responsible bird breeder takes insider know-how. In her latest episode of Translating Parrot, Pamela Clark addresses the challenge of identifying ethical bird breeders. What questions should you ask? What should you look for when visiting facilities? Join us February 16 and find out!
Webinar: Ask The Vet With Dr. Tom Tully
Get your avian health and care questions answered by renowned veterinarian Dr. Tom Tully in our live interactive webinar on Friday, November 17! Dr. Tully will share his extensive expertise to help bird owners provide the best care.
Webinar: The Grey Way—The Older Grey
Learn how to care for your aging African grey parrot in this free webinar with parrot expert Lisa Bono, focused on maximizing comfort and quality of life for older greys. Lisa will share insider tips on identifying age-related issues, determining when an African grey parrot is “older,” and tailoring care to support African greys through their senior years. Sign up and tune in on October 13!
Webinar: Translating Parrot: Choosing, Adopting And Bringing Home An Older Parrot
Join us October 20 with renowned parrot expert Pamela Clark and learn insider tips for adopting and caring for an older companion bird. Pamela will guide you through the process, from choosing the right age and species to integrating adopted parrots into your flock, using her decades of experience to ensure a smooth transition.
Translating Parrot: The Best Life – Tips And Essential Practices For Parrots Of All Sizes
Don’t miss our free live webinar on September 22 with renowned parrot expert Pamela Clark to gain invaluable, practical tips on understanding parrot behavior and providing the best care. This interactive session will help parrot owners of all levels learn how to translate what their birds want and need for an improved quality of life.
Webinar: The Grey Way: Ask Lisa Anything About Greys!
There are many sides to African grey parrots—highly intelligent, capable of being brilliant mimickers, sometimes full of shenanigans…the list goes on and on. In this episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono will channel her years of experience living with African grey parrots to answer viewer questions about this intriguing parrot! Sign up and tune in November 10!
Webinar: NEW Series! Translating Parrot: Travel – Is It Right For Your Bird?
Join us on July 28 for an exciting new Lafeber webinar series, “Translating Parrot,” which focusses on Parrot Behavior & Wellness with Pamela Clark, a well-known author, speaker, IAABC Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant & retired CVT. In her premiere episode, Pamela will discuss the best strategies for traveling with parrots and how it can be a valuable experience for our companion parrots.
Webinar: The Grey Way—Bling That Cage!
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips to help bird owners bling out their bird’s cage. Sign up and tune in Friday, May 5, 2023!
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Free Feeding or Meals — What Is Best For Parrots?
Join us on May 12, when Dr. Lamb will tackle a new trend of feeding meals to parrots, where they only have access to food for each meal rather than free feeding (having food available at all times). Which is best? Sign up and tune in on May 12 to find out!
Webinar: A Unique Learning Retreat For Pet Bird Owners
In this webinar, our special guests Lisa Bono, CPBC, Ann Brooks, and Dr. Susan Orosz will discuss education as the key to being the best bird steward. You will go behind the scenes at the most recent Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat, which offers a special learning opportunity for pet bird owners from experts in the field. Sign up and tune in on August 26!
Webinar: Pet Bird Housing: Interior Design — Setting Up The Cage For Action
Learn how to set up your bird’s housing with enrichment and foraging opportunities. Our special guest, Ann Brooks, will offer tips for making the cage an active place for your bird to forage and play, as well as ways to make your bird feel safe and comfy inside their environment.
Webinar: The Grey Way: Greys And Hormones — Does My Grey Love Me Too Much?
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will walk us through the first signs of hormones and how to address hormonal behavior, as well as why it is important to know the sex of your bird. Sign up and tune in Friday, March 18, 2022!
Companion Parrots Need Busy Work To Thrive
A new study that included an online survey of nearly 1,400 pet parrots representing 50 species shed light on abnormal parrot behaviors like biting cage bars, pacing in the cage, and pulling out feathers. Researchers from the University of Guelph, University of Bristol, and Utrecht University drew on results from a 1990 study that looked at negative parrot behavior, and their results further support what other studies have pointed to — that foraging and other enrichment opportunities are essential to companion parrots’ well-being.
Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions. Join us June 4!
Webinar: The Grey Way: Adoption – A New Start With Lisa Bono, CPBC
Thinking of adopting an African grey parrot? Don’t miss your chance to learn about the way of the grey with Lisa Bono, CPBC, a certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots. This free interactive webinar is on April 9.
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar.
Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.
Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.
Webinar: Heart To Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A With Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers’ behavior-related questions.
Webinar: Avian Emergency: First Aid For Your Pet Bird, Part 2
Dr. Lamb will walk us through basic first-aid skills we should all know, how to stabilize your bird until you can get it to the vet, and how to make your own first-aid kit for your birds. Tune in Friday January 15!
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, December 18! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.
Webinar: From Head To Tail – Visual Clues To Pet Bird Health
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to examine your bird from head to tail from avian veterinarian Stephanie Lamb.
Webinar: Avian Emergency: First Aid For Your Pet Bird
Dr. Lamb will walk us through basic first-aid skills we should all know, how to stabilize your bird until you can get it to the vet, and how to make your own first-aid kit for your birds. Tune in Friday November 20!
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, October 30! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
“Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)” webinar is back Friday, September 25! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems.
Webinar: Safety First! Common And Hidden Dangers For Pet Birds
Join us for a free interactive webinar on Friday, September 18. Dr. Stephanie Lamb discusses common and hidden household dangers and steps to take to keep your bird out of harm’s way.
Webinar “Tune In To Your Birds Daily Habits”
Webinar discusses the opportunity available because of spending more time at home to take note of the daily habits of your bird or birds.
Coughing Parrot?
Do parrots cough? Cough-like noises can indicate an underlying medical issue in our feathered companions. See how parrots’ coughs are different from ours, and when to call the vet.
New To Conures? Answers To Common Conure Questions
Are conures parrots? Do they talk? What size cage do they need? What food provides the best nutrition? Find the answer to these and other common questions about conures.
Playing With Fire: Tobacco And Pet Birds
Tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and vaping, can adversely affect a bird’s health. You might be surprised by some of the sneaky ways tobacco use and its by-products can adversely affect a bird’s health—see what you can do about it.
New Bird? 5 Ways To Get Off To A Great Start
Have a new bird, or know someone about to welcome a bird into his or her life? Setting a bird up for success as a companion pet has a lot to do with the right interactions. Learn what you should do — and not do — those first few weeks after bringing a pet bird home. Get on the right track with your pet bird, and maintain a mutually respectful relationship for the years ahead with these helpful tips to welcome a new bird into the home.
Teach Your Bird To Communicate “Yes” And “No”
We like to make our own choices when it comes to what we eat, what we do for entertainment and everything in between. What if we could extend this power to our parrots — give them the ability to communicate what they want and what they don’t want? Here’s a step-by-step approach to teaching your bird to communicate “Yes” or “No.”
Spring Cleaning Tips For Bird Owners
Check out these easy “Spring Clean” tips and tricks every pet bird enthusiast should try.
Love Of Linnies: Lineolated Parakeets
Perhaps it’s time to make room on the perch for another small parrot that can also be a great companion — the lineolated parakeet, or simply, the linnie. Never heard of a linnie? Read on!
Follow This Stay-Healthy Plan For Your Pet Bird
If you’re a to-do list person or one who needs a little reminding every now and then, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a month-by-month list of suggestions —and gentle nudges — to help you help your pet bird in the year ahead.
Is Your Pet Bird A Healthy Weight?
Ever stop to think what type of shape your bird is in? Is he or she underweight, overweight or within normal weight … not sure? Find out what you can do to check your bird’s muscle mass.
Conure Fast Facts
Conures are popular pet companions for good reason — these parrots are full of spunk with colorful personalities and a wide range of colors and sizes.
Top 5 Pet Peeves From Your Avian Retailer
On a given day, your avian retailer has a variety of people perusing the aisles, from those new to birds to those who’ve had birds for years. Ever wonder what challenges those who run a bird store sometimes face? Check out these Five Top Pet Peeves from an avian retailer.
Feather Trims And Other Summer Safety Info
While we all want to get out of the house this time of year, how should we do that successfully with our companion birds? These tips help you enjoy safe summer fun with your pet bird.
Airplane Travel And Your Pet Bird
So you want to take a vacation?! Of course you do, and you want your best friend, your companion bird, to go along with you. Use these tips to do it right.
Spotlight On Female Parrots
Female birds tend to fly under the radar, so to speak, when compared to their flashier male counterparts. In many bird species, including parrots, the males have the more eye-catching colors. It’s time, however, to give our feathered girls time in the spotlight.
Lovebirds As Pets
No other companion pet has a name quite as endearing as a lovebird. The lovebird’s genus, Agapornis, is the words “love” and “bird” joined together — agape is Greek for “love” and ornis is Greek for “bird.”
The Bird Beak Inside And Out
The beak is derived from a cornified specialization of the skin and has the same components.
“Theft-Proof” Your Pet Bird
Pet parrots can be prime targets of pet theft because of their perceived monetary value. Here are some steps pet bird owners can take to “theft-proof” their beloved companions:
Meet The Bourke’s Parakeet
The Bourke’s parakeet (Neophema Bourkii) is a gem among the members of the popular Neophema family, a group of colorful grasskeets that originate in Australia.
Pet Bird Sitter Prep
Don’t wait until the last minute to prep for your pet sitter; put your plan in place before you leave so your sitter has all the information he or she needs to take wonderful care of your companion bird.
9 Things Never To Do Around Your Pet Bird
While most responsible pet bird owners strive to make their birds feel part of the family and offer them plenty of one-on-one time whenever feasible, there are times when your bird should perch elsewhere.
Pet Bird Owner New Year’s Resolutions
A better cage, new toys or perches, healthier foods and treats — what is your New Year’s resolution regarding your bird?
Keep Your Pet Bird Out Of The ER This Holiday!
The holidays can bring added dangers to a bird’s typically safe life. Being aware of these dangers can prevent accidents and tragedies, and a trip to your emergency avian veterinarian.
