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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...

May 18, 2015

Africa Timneh Parrot Program

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...

July 30, 2014

Health & Nutrition

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,...

September 1, 2013

Health & Nutrition

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....

April 1, 2013

Housing & Enrichment

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...

December 1, 2012

Avian Medicine

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...

August 1, 2012

Avian Medicine

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...

May 1, 2012

Health & Nutrition

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...

March 1, 2012

General

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...

March 1, 2012

Avian Medicine

Preparing for Avian Emergencies

It can be a frightening time in a parrot caregiver’s life when a bird falls ill or an accident occurs. Quick actions can mean the difference between life and death by saving precious minutes. Knowing which emergency situations are commonly...

January 1, 2012

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Author: WPTSuperAdmin

Lilian’s Lovebird Expedition Gets Underway

A Future For Wild Timnehs

Mimicking Wild Diets for Companion Parrots

Incorporating Wild and Natural Foods into Companion Parrot Diets

The 5 Elements of Enrichment

Digestive Problems in Companion Parrots

Understanding Bird Respiratory System and Diseases

Importance of Bathing for your Parrot

Before you Adopt – Tips for Success

Preparing for Avian Emergencies

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