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Think Parrots 2025
Think Parrots Show 2025 - Win Tickets - Ended We are pleased to announce that Max Williams and Maya n Eclectus were our winners and we have been in touch to arrange their prize. Here?s your chance to win a pair of tickets for the 2025 Think Parrots event.The competition starts 12noon 11th March 2025 [...]
Happiness Is Having A Scratch For Every Itch
Elaine Henley P.G. Dip CABC Full Member Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) Animal Behaviour Training Council (ABTC) Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist Phone: 01294 833764 Website: www.dogbehaviour.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/animalbehaviourclinic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elainehenleyparrotexpert Moulting in Parrots is a stressful and all-consuming biological process that can leave your bird fatigued, stressed and in some cases vulnerable [...]
Bird Brains
Who are you calling Birdbrain? All of us who share our homes with Parrots know them to be intelligent and emotional critters. However, until the late 1970s Scientists assumed that Parrots and corvids were less intelligent than great apes, due to Parrots having smaller brains and lacking an isocortex. Their brains are in fact 5-20g compared [...]
Expert Advice on Parrot Beaks and Feet
What is the importance of a Parrot's feet and nails? Rosemary Low gives us her expert advice including tips for caring for your Parrot's beak and feet. A Parrot’s beak can be a good indication of its general health. An overgrown beak can indicate poor management or disease. The beaks of different parrot species vary greatly [...]
About Best Behaved Birds
Best Behaved Birds offers bespoke and affordable Parrot training consultations, bird care courses and support to Parrot owners. Best Behaved Birds is run by certified professional bird trainers Sophie Barnett CPBT-KA and David Trebus CPBT-KA. Sophie has been working professionally with birds since 2009 in a diverse range of roles including as a: Zoo Keeper, Zoo Presenter, [...]
Breeding Parakeets Some Basic Advice
Breeding Parakeets - Some Basic Advice In recent years, the popularity of the smaller Parrots, such as Grass Parakeets (Neophema) and Pyrrhura Conures, has increased enormously, and Lovebirds and Cockatiels have just about retained their popularity. The breeding of the larger, noisier Parrots has declined. This is partly due to the smaller size of [...]
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Think Parrots 2025
Think Parrots Show 2025 - Win Tickets - Ended We are pleased to announce that Max Williams and Maya n Eclectus were our winners and we have been in touch to arrange their prize. Here?s your chance to win a pair of tickets for the 2025 Think Parrots event.The competition starts 12noon 11th March 2025 [...]
Feather Plucking - What Is It And How To Stop It?
Dot Schwarz explains the medical, behavioural and environmental reasons that Parrots feather pluck, and what you can do to stop it.Feather Destructive BehaviourFeather plucking, also known as FDB (Feather Destructive Behaviour) is not seen in wild Parrots. It’s a behaviour of captive bred or wild caught Parrots, living in homes or aviaries.You can take a [...]
African Grey Parrot Feeding Guide
Check out this useful guide to feeding your African Grey Parrot.Keep Your African Grey's Diet As Varied As PossibleLike with all Parrots, your African Grey’s diet should be as varied as possible, we suggest using a complete or pelleted food as a base diet, approximately 60-80% of their daily intake, with the remainder of the [...]
Which Parrots Make The Best Pet?
Thinking about getting a Parrot as a pet? Are you asking which Parrot should I get? If so you’re in the right place. There are lots of factors to consider when considering adding a new feathered member of the family, so here is our list of the 10 Parrots which may make the best pet.1. [...]
Non-toxic Branches For Parrots
For safe, non-toxic branches for your Parrot please click here.We all want our Parrots to have a natural as environment as possible and that means giving them wood to chew on, like they’d enjoy chewing on in the wild.Here’s or handy list of some of the non-toxic wood and branches your Parrot can enjoy perching [...]
How To Keep Your Parrot The Right Temperature
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 keep our birds or force them to endure. Parrots come for the tropics – right? So, you’d expect them to be [...]
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Feather Plucking - What Is It And How To Stop It?
Dot Schwarz explains the medical, behavioural and environmental reasons that Parrots feather pluck, and what you can do to stop it.Feather Destructive BehaviourFeather plucking, also known as FDB (Feather Destructive Behaviour) is not seen in wild Parrots. It’s a behaviour of captive bred or wild caught Parrots, living in homes or aviaries.You can take a [...]
What Does Your Bird's Poop Tell You?
Dot Schwarz explains what studying your bird's poop can tell you.How To Understand The Health Of Your Parrot From Their PoopShould the study of Parrot poop be considered an art or a science (or a waste of time?)One authority I consulted named the study Poopology - so here are some guide lines for the Parrot [...]
Why Do Parrots Need UV Light?
UV light is so important to the health and wellbeing of your Parrot. Read on to learn why UVA and UVB light is recommended, how they help and the effects if birds don’t get enough UV lightThis is why Parrots Need UV Light…During the summer months your Parrot will have been outside more, getting natural [...]
My Parrot Has Changed: Dealing With A Hormonal Parrot
Here's what to do if you have a hormonal Parrot . What do you do when your pet Parrot wants to mate? And what do you do when your pet Parrot sees you as his or her mate? The behavioural problems that arise when companion Parrots reach sexual maturity are due to a hormonal change.Behaviours The owner [...]
How To Tell A Parrot Likes A Human
How To Tell If A Parrot Likes A Human We teach Parrots to use our language which they do with a wide variety of success.African Greys followed by Amazons are the best at speaking. Amazons can sing whole arias from an opera to general amazement. Most species will learn a few words. How every species [...]
Raising A Blue-fronted Amazon
Raising A Blue-fronted Amazon We love hearing our customer?s stories. So we were really happy to hear from Sarah Gale, who has taken the decision to hand-rear her Blue -fronted Amazon.She tells us her story below...0 - 7 Days Old ? Hatchling StageThe chick?s parents laid 3 eggs, 1 infertile and 2 fertile.After 23 days, [...]
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Kakariki Fact Sheet
Rosemary Low explains more about the Kakariki Parrot.Scientific NameThe scientific name of the Kakariki is the Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae (Red-fronted), Cyanoramphus auriceps (Yellow-fronted)Adult Length25-28cm.Adult WeightApproximately 65g.Potential Lifespan15-20 years.OriginNew Zealand. Formerly abundant on the mainland, the Red-fronted is now virtually extinct there. Populations survive on Stewart Island and surrounding islands, Kapiti Island, the Kermadec Islands, some Hauraki [...]
Ringneck Parakeets Fact Sheet
Rosemary Low has written this fact sheet containing useful and interesting information about Ringneck Parakeets.Scientific name: Psittacula krameri krameri – African; Psittacula krameri manillensis – IndianOrnithological name: Rose-ringed ParakeetAdult length: 37cm (14½”) African; 40cm (16”) IndianAdult weight: 105g African; 115g Indian.Potential lifespan: About 40 years.Ringnecks are similar in size to Quakers, so click here [...]
Budgerigar Fact Sheet
Rosemary Low reveals more about the Budgerigar. Common name: Known as ‘Parakeet’ in the USA.Adult length:Wild type 7in (18cm) and slim; exhibition type larger and heavier.Adult weight: 30-35g.For everything you need for a Budgerigar please click here. Expected lifespan:Exhibition type birds about seven years, wild type double or even longer.Status in wild:common but nomadic.Origin: Interior of [...]
Parrotlets Fact Sheet
Thanks to Rosemary Low for this interesting article about Parrotlets.Common names:Celestial or Pacific ParrotletScientific name:Forpus coelestisAdult length:about 5in (12-13cm). As they are a similar size to a Budgie, find items for them here.Adult weight: 25-30gStatus in wild:Common, especially in drier regions.Origin:of genus: Mexico and South America(Green-Rumped introduced to Caribbean.) Map Of Mexico and South AmericaAcquired when [...]
Galah Fact Sheet
<! -- Default Settings (For Simple Block) --> Galah Fact Sheet Rosemary Low explains more about Galahs in this Galah Fact Sheet. Scientific name Eolophus roseicapillus Common names Roseate Cockatoo, Pink-breasted Cockatoo Adult length 34cm (13? in): males usually larger Adult weight 300g to 400g Potential lifespan 50 years For everything you need for Galahs please click here. Status in wild Common Origin Australia ? almost the whole continent, including Tasmania Sexing The iris [...]
What To Consider Before Buying A Parrot
Dot Schwarz explains what to consider before buying a Parrot.You are thinking of buying a Parrot or you have been offered a second-hand one. You are not sure yet if it’s a yes or a no. Is there any way of finding out whether a Parrot is the right choice for you? Good news [...]
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Wondering what to feed your Parrot species?
African Grey Parrot Feeding Guide
Check out this useful guide to feeding your African Grey Parrot.Keep Your African Grey's Diet As Varied As PossibleLike with all Parrots, your African Grey’s diet should be as varied as possible, we suggest using a complete or pelleted food as a base diet, approximately 60-80% of their daily intake, with the remainder of the [...]
Ringneck Feeding Guide
Ensure your Ringneck Parrot’s diet is as varied as possible. Complete or pelleted food should be 60-80% of their diet, with the rest made up of sprouting seed, fruits, vegetables, seed, nuts and other treats For a more natural feeding experience, provide foraging opportunities, to encourages your Parrot to search for and retrieve their food. This [...]
Quaker Parrot Feeding Guide
Here is our handy guide to feeding your Quaker Parrot.If you can make your Quaker Parrot’s diet as varied as possible, so much the better. We’d recommend 60-80% of their diet being pellets or complete food, and the rest fruits, nuts, vegetables, seed, sprouting seed and any other treats your Quaker Parrot likes eating.Quaker Parrot [...]
Budgie Feeding Guide
With so many different foods available for your Budgie, it can be hard to know where to start. To give you a helping hand we’ve put together this useful Budgie feeding guide.A Budgie’s diet should be approximately 60-80% pellets/complete food, and then the remainder a mixture of fruits, nuts, seed, sprouting seed, treats, vegetables and [...]
Small Macaw Toy Guide
Small Macaw Toy GuideIf you can’t decide which toy your Small Macaw would like the best, we’ve put together this handy guide to help you choose the best one for your feathered friend.Foraging ToysIn the wild your Macaw would naturally spend many hours searching for food. Using chewable and reusable foraging toys you can easily [...]
African Grey Parrot Toy Guide
Your African Grey Parrot is one of the most intelligent of the Parrot species kept as pets and need lots of fun toys to provide lots of mental stimulation and prevent birdie boredom.Many African Grey owners build up a toy box, enabling them to rotate different toys on a regular basis.There are lots of different [...]
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Think Parrots 2025
Think Parrots Show 2025 - Win Tickets - Ended We are pleased to announce that Max Williams and Maya n Eclectus were our winners and we have been in touch to arrange their prize. Here?s your chance to win a pair of tickets for the 2025 Think Parrots event.The competition starts 12noon 11th March 2025 [...]
Feather Plucking - What Is It And How To Stop It?
Dot Schwarz explains the medical, behavioural and environmental reasons that Parrots feather pluck, and what you can do to stop it.Feather Destructive BehaviourFeather plucking, also known as FDB (Feather Destructive Behaviour) is not seen in wild Parrots. It’s a behaviour of captive bred or wild caught Parrots, living in homes or aviaries.You can take a [...]
Budgie Feeding Guide
With so many different foods available for your Budgie, it can be hard to know where to start. To give you a helping hand we’ve put together this useful Budgie feeding guide.A Budgie’s diet should be approximately 60-80% pellets/complete food, and then the remainder a mixture of fruits, nuts, seed, sprouting seed, treats, vegetables and [...]
Safe Herbs for Parrots
Thank you to Sophie Barnett for writing this blog for us on safe herbs for Parrots to eat.The Benefits Of HerbsHerbs are a fantastic addition to your Parrot’s diet, not only for their abundance of health benefits, but also in the variety they provide as part of a balanced diet. They can be presented in [...]
Non-toxic Branches For Parrots
For safe, non-toxic branches for your Parrot please click here.We all want our Parrots to have a natural as environment as possible and that means giving them wood to chew on, like they’d enjoy chewing on in the wild.Here’s or handy list of some of the non-toxic wood and branches your Parrot can enjoy perching [...]
How to Stop or Reduce Screaming in Parrots
Liz Wilson explains how to stop your Parrot from screaming.Naturally NoisyIn the world of Parrots, there are certain species of birds that are famous for the level of racket they can produce. Generally speaking, the large Cockatoos and Macaws lead that list.For everything you need for Parrots go to our website here.Indeed, my own Blue [...]