All About Senigal Parrots October 14, 2006
Posted by Andrew in : Articles, Misc , comments closedby Jeremy Low
If you are looking for a pet parrot that is best for the whole family, then you must consider a Senegal parrot. Most pet lovers and parrot pet traders agree that Senegal parrots have been popular family pet birds because of their lively and engaging personality.
But, before you finally purchase a Senegal parrot and make it a family pet bird, you must be knowledgeable about its traits and characteristics for you to have an idea how it should be taken care of.
Article - Happiness With A Blue Parrot October 5, 2006
Posted by Andrew in : Articles, Macaw, Quaker Parrot , comments closedby Low Jeremy
Parrots are known to be one of the most entertaining, loyal, and fun-loving pets any person or pet lover can ever have. Through the years, the popularity of parrots—no matter what kind or color they may be—has grown into large quantities.
Although the type of parrot—the specie and family—is important for a starting owner or breeder, one of the growing preferences among the so many kinds is the color—specifically blue.
Blue parrots—or those that bear the shades of blue in their feathers, eyes, or beaks—are one of the favorites among parrot owners especially those that are first time owners because they look lovely as they grow older and bigger.
The Talkative Pet Bird September 29, 2006
Posted by Andrew in : Articles , comments closedBy Low Jeremy
Parrots are very interesting birds because of its mimicking abilities. When petting bird is your concern, it takes a lot difference than getting other domesticated animals for a household companion. A parrot is a noisy bird, more unpleasant if not given due attention and care. It is subject to emotional fits depending on how its instincts and traits developed from former habitat; to compliment or conform, to the lifestyle of the adopting family it embraced.
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Things to Consider When Dealing With an Injured Parrot September 26, 2006
Posted by Andrew in : Articles , comments closedThings to Consider When Dealing With an Injured Parrot
By Low Jeremy
You don’t have to be a veterinarian to be able to take care of an injured bird on your own. Of course, anything major is beyond your control but you can do some first aid before hand. It can save the bird’s life.
1. Heat
Temperature is important with parrots. At least 85 degrees are needed to keep these birds warm. If they are warm enough, they will use their metabolic energy and their resources to keep their body temperature to at least 104 degrees.
Lovebirds: Are they for you? September 18, 2006
Posted by Andrew in : Articles, Lovebird , comments closedLearn About Lovable Lovebirds!
By Shari Carpenter
Lovebirds make wonderful pets. Their exquisite colors and animated personalities easily endear them to onlookers. While every bird has its own personality there are traits common to all Lovebirds which have made them a popular pet and a great choice for a first time bird owner.
Appearance
Lovebirds have perhaps the most varied coloration among the parrot species. Years of hybridizing by breeders have developed soft pastels or brilliant hues. You’ll find Lovebirds in nearly any color imaginable - blues, yellows, purples, peaches and so on.
A Few Words In Praise of Birds September 5, 2006
Posted by Andrew in : Articles, Wild Birds , add a comment...please?By Barbara Freedman-De Vito
Why do birds appeal to us? Most people enjoy the sight of birds, even people who have never been active birdwatchers. Although birds are less like us in appearance and habits than our fellow mammals, birds undeniably hold a special place in our hearts.
One reason that birds capture our imaginations is that they can fly, while we remain trapped here on earth. What child hasn’t watched a bird fly overhead and dreamt of being up there in the sky flying alongside? What adults have not, at one time or another, wished that they could take wing and fly away from all of their everyday troubles and cares? Birds are natural symbols of freedom and escape. After all, what could better encapsulate our vision of pure freedom than the ability to fly off into the sunset ?
