December 6, 2007
- Potential Parrot Owners Beware
Many people purchase parrots. Some think through the purchase ahead of time. Others make impulse purchases. Potential owners should beware, however. They might be purchasing a major headache instead of a companion.
Parrot Problems
Do a quick Google search on parrot problems, and you might change your mind about taking home one of these beautiful birds. Some [...]
September 26, 2007
- Best Talking Parrot Dies
Alex, quite possibly the world’s “smartest” and best talking parrot, died recently (September 2007). Alex had worked with Dr. Irene Pepperberg of Brandeis University for thirty of his thirty-one years. With her training, he had accomplished feats that had never been imagined possible for a talking parrot.
The Talking Parrot’s Achievements
An African Grey parrot, Alex had [...]
July 16, 2007
- Basic Parrot Information
If you are looking for information about parrots, you may be thinking of purchasing a pet for your home. Or your search for info about parrots may be due to already having purchased a bird.
Parrot information is scattered across the Internet, but you often have to look up a specific bird to get parrot information [...]
June 21, 2007
- Blue and Gold Macaw for Sale
Stop! Warning! A blue and gold macaw for sale in the classified section of your newspaper may not be what you want. Macaws are beautiful, and macaws are popular, but do you want to buy a macaw from a private owner?
A blue and gold macaw for sale by anyone other than a breeder may or [...]
May 7, 2007
- Parrot Behavior - Who’s the Boss?
Every family has a boss - one boss. Even when it seems the family headship is being shared, there comes a time when one person must make a decision. That person is, at least for that moment, the only boss.
When a parrot is introduced to its new family, an immediate question arises for the parrot. [...]
April 23, 2007
- Talking Parrot for Computer Anyone?
Maybe you would like to have a parrot in your office, but your office bars all pets except goldfish. Maybe you’d like to take a parrot with you wherever you go, just for fun.
A talking parrot for the computer may be your answer.
Vina the Talking Parrot
Audio 4 Fun has a talking parrot for computer. Its [...]
March 26, 2007
- How to Make a Paper Parrot Bookmark
The world of parrots is a fascinating world - a colorful world. Children love parrots and love to make paper parrot bookmarks. As a career educator, I found that instructions for hot to make a paper parrot bookmark are hard to find. Now that I have created my own paper parrot bookmark, I share it [...]
March 13, 2007
- Amazon Parrot - Info for the New Owner - Part 1
You just purchased, or plan to purchase, an Amazon Parrot. You have a little knowledge about them, but it is general knowledge, so now you are seeking more info - info for the new owner of an Amazon Parrot.
Amazon Parrot Subspecies
First of all, what kind of Amazon parrot is it?
* Blue-fronted Amazon
* Double Yellow-head Amazon
* [...]
March 7, 2007
- Pet Parrots on Parade
Parrots. They come in many sizes and many colors. Imagine a parade of them, waddling down the street past your window. Yellows, blues, greens, reds, oranges, browns, and grays vie for attention. Some whistle. Some sing. Some squawk and screech, while the more intelligent say actual words.
Pet parrots can be both beautiful and amusing, but [...]
February 21, 2007
- Parrot Coloring Pages
Parents and teachers are always, it seems, trying to find parrot coloring pages. Children love parrots, and love the bright colors required to color pictures of parrots. The difficulty is that parrot coloring pages are not always easy to find. Or, when you find them, the level of difficulty doesn’t fit your need.
Begin with Colored [...]
February 5, 2007
- A New Baby Parrot: What Now?
You just saw a baby parrot in the pet shop, and fell in love with it, but you need parrot information. Alas, the shop has no parrot information books.
The sales clerk did offer one bit of parrot information, though. He said many parrots live as long as humans, so the baby years are important.
Preparing for [...]
