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Dot Schwarz reveals how to care for older Parrots, shares examples of long lived birds and a lot more.One of the best avian vets I know, Alan Jones told me, when we were discussing Parrot longevity th … read more

Dot Schwarz explains everything you need to know about psittacosis.Zoonosis is a lovely sounding word with a horrid meaning – an illness transmitted from animals to humans. Parrot fever known as psitt … read more

Dot Schwarz explains why Parrots moult.Did you know that it is now assumed that some dinosaurs had feathers? This substantiates the view that birds evolved from prehistoric reptiles. Anyone who lives … read more

Here is how to keep your Parrot the right temperature.Not too hot, not too cold just RIGHT. Goldilock’s experience with the three bears’ porridge applies equally well to the temperature at which we k … read more

Dot Schwarz reveals more about messy Parrots.Are Parrots the messiest pets in our homes? My answer would be yes, they are. My cats and dogs go outside to poop. Both dog’s and cat’s dinner bowls are so … read more