Why Adoption Makes Sense
It is an unfortunate reality that even the smallest of parrots will need at least one new home in its lifetime due to its potential long lifespan. In this podcast, Ann Brooks sheds light on the facts and fallacies of...
Lilian’s Lovebird Expedition Gets Underway
This week Dr Tiwonge Gawa sets off on a two-month expedition as part of a World Parrot Trust project aimed at understanding the conservation needs of Lilian’s Lovebirds. Dr Gawa, who recently won an award as a leading International Young...
A Future For Wild Timnehs
Timneh Parrots have long been subject to high levels of trapping for the pet trade, which has led to dramatic declines in populations. They are restricted to western areas of the moist Upper Guinea forests and bordering savannas, from the...
Mimicking Wild Diets for Companion Parrots
Dr. Gilardi shares his observations on how parrots feed in the wild, and discusses the idea of translating a wild parrot diet into healthy and stimulating food and browse for companion birds. Date recorded: March 2013 About the Presenter:Jamie Gilardi,...
Incorporating Wild and Natural Foods into Companion Parrot Diets
It is quite possible to make solid attempts at mimicking wild bird feeding tendencies with our companion parrots. In doing so, we must first recognize that what is sought is not so much a “wild” diet, but a “natural” diet....
The 5 Elements of Enrichment
Parrots are highly intelligent and social creatures that require a variety of daily activities to keep them entertained, engaged and challenged. Environmental enrichment is just that – enriching the environment in which our birds live. Picture a parrot in the...
Digestive Problems in Companion Parrots
Digestive problems in parrots can be one of the easiest to prevent, and the most difficult to resolve. Dr. Scott Echols discusses the topic of digestive problems in companion parrots, and what warning signs to watch for, and offer suggestions...
Understanding Bird Respiratory System and Diseases
No one enjoys seeing a loved one under the weather, but one of the most terrifying experiences a parrot caregiver can have is when their bird suddenly goes into respiratory arrest. Dr. Echols is here to share some important information...
Importance of Bathing for your Parrot
In her experience both as veterinary technician as well as behaviour consultant, Pamela Clark frequently encounters caregivers that do not recognize regular bathing as a need to have for their parrots. In this podcast, Pam helps us to understand just...
Before you Adopt – Tips for Success
Given the longevity of many parrots, with some of the larger species living well into their 80s, it is an unavoidable fact that most parrots will require more than one home in their lifetime. With that in mind, Ann Brooks...
