All about Parrots

http://www.petforumz.com/parrots-vaccinations-ftopict11135.html (do parrots need vaccinations?)
I'm training my African Grey to wear a harness so he can come outside with me (I'm sure he'll grow to like it!!), does he need any inoculations??? Probably a stupid question, but there's no mentio..
« mentalguy2004: You mean something to knock him out? Well, if that were the case and it survived being knocked out, when your bird awaken.. »
« "circuits3000": with Please have a look in a dictionary to see what 'innoculation' means. It has nothing to do with knocking anything out. »
« "circuits3000": LOL, now that's a good idea... for now, I'll stick with plasters on each finger haha. What I meant was, does he need jabs.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Parrots-Macaws-ftopict11300.html (Parrots/Macaws)
I have a new found interest in the wonderful world of Parrots. I recently visisted Catalina Island and was introduced to some of the most beautiful pieces of art that i have seen. When i was a kid..

http://www.petforumz.com/talking-parrots-ftopict8694.html (talking parrots.)
It seems to me to be obvious that parrots can and do learn the meaning of many human phrases and how to use them. Birds are very vocal animals. Tthey sing, squack, call, cackle etc. and these vocal..
« Thanks Maryann, Birds in my courtyard remainds me, every year, that I know nothing about them. Regards, --Ivica "maryann kolb": »
« A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Podcasts-Parrots-ftopict11177.html (New Podcasts about Parrots)
I've started a series of podcasts about parrots, called Parrot Chat. You can hear and subscribe to them at http://www.itunes.com There are three so far. iTunes and podcasts are free and will play on eith..

http://www.petforumz.com/PARROTS-SALE-ftopict12386.html (PARROTS FOR SALE !!!)
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http://www.petforumz.com/Parrots-Sale-ftopict11056.html (Parrots for Sale)
Most birds are breeding stock but some are hand reared. Birds of all types are normally in stock. The prices are kept AFFORDABLE, and with large amounts in one shippments - discounts apply. As the ..

http://www.petforumz.com/Ferrets-Parrots-ftopict58929.html (Ferrets and Parrots)
I was wondering if anyone had adice on the viability of keeping both a ferret a parrot and a conure as a pet. Would, the ferret spend all day trying to figure out how to eat the birds? Would raising..
« I guess if I was going to have both species I'd make sure that the ferrets could never get into the room with the birds. But I may be ove.. »
« "Jason and Holly Harper": The ferrets on the Yes, a ferret is like "life" as described in Jurassic Park - it always finds a way. Miranda »
« We have 4 ferts, free roaming for the most part, 2 fosters that have a separate playtime, since you don't want them all to feel like they .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Gas-Stoves-Parrots-ftopict12160.html (Gas Stoves and Parrots)
I have a 2 yr. old Senegal and was wondering if it's dangerous to have a gas stove with a parrot. I know they are susceptible to respiratory problems and even death from most toxic fumes. Does a..
« "oldmolly": I'm sure if pilot lights blow out, there is a sensor to tell if heat is being produced, if not the gas is not allowed to flow... »
« "sdesilva": As long as it works properly the stove will not hurt. Now if they are not working right then you and the bird are in danger. T.. »
« "Sheila": not Depends on how old it is. They used to just be on or off. The only way you knew the pilot light was out was when you turned .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Parrots-Phones-ftopict4116.html (Parrots and Phones?)
Hi, everyone. I've got a 2 macaws (a blue and gold + a greenwing) who are, for the most part, very well-behaved, happy, social, and well-adjusted. I've noticed something very interesting in their be..
« "Charles Crolley": Does sound very strange. Our Macaw will make a pest of himself when we are on the phone if he can see us. No more than .. »
« "Charles Crolley": When we were kids, my brother and I would be our most obnoxious and fighting when mom got on the phone. And in the day.. »
« One of mine does the same thing. It could be an attention issue but with me, I talk to my birds in baby voices and I live alone so they on.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/soil-parrots-ftopict4420.html (Is soil ok for parrots?)
My orange winged amazon and 2 of my blue crowned conures have taken a liking to the soil in my houseplants. Is this ok for them to eat / chew at? It's actually compost bought from the garden centr..
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« I wouldnt let my birds chew it unless I was 100% sure it was natural..some of the soils you buy from garden centres may contain sunstances.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Mixing-parrots-ftopict5322.html (Mixing parrots)
Hi All, New to the forum, I currently don't own a parrot but my Fiance and I are gathering as much info as possible and hope to be proud ownerrs some time in the next 6 months once we have moved h..
« On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:40:15 GMT, "Biggles": You should take into consideration the noise both these birds make. Amazons have such a loud .. »
« "Biggles": By mixing do you mean as in owning more than 1 bird? If so, this is common. If you decide you like birds, it's hard to only ha.. »
« You are absolutely correct about the noise of an Amazon, but as yet another data point, they are really fairly quiet (at least ours it) co.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Wild-Parrots-ftopict4297.html (Wild Parrots)
I've enjoyed thoroughly reading about parrots in the wild in the U.S. I certainly wish I lived in area where they would come to my patio to be fed Jill
« jmcquown: Buy a big bag girl, I will send my lot over :0) »
« oldmolly: »
« oldmolly: I'd love it! Here I get excited if I see goldfinches and Carolina wrens and chickadees :) Some of my best budgies were 'caught.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Cats-Parrots-success-ftopict11166.html (Cats & Parrots - a success!!!)
Hi Guys, Thanks for your comments on the parrots & cats scenario. I decided to get the birds, and thought I should provide a wee update. First of all, Tango and Tootsie have been getting supervise..

http://www.petforumz.com/sand-eating-parrots-ftopict4735.html (sand eating parrots)
A friend posted this, and I thought it might be of interest to some of you. These are two articles from PsittaScene: Quakers Eating Grit by Rosemary low "Quaker (Monk) parakeets foraging on the grou..
« I've been feeding grit for over twenty years, never had a problem with it. There is a great deal we don't know about bird behaviour or di.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Secret-parrot-talking-ability-discovered-news-story-ftopict4641.html (Secret of parrot talking ability discovered - news story)
Scientists may have learned part of the secret of parrots' remarkable ability to talk. Researchers say they have shown that parrots, like humans, use their tongues to shape sound. Most bird species ..
« in article Jupiter: I think there is more to this story. Parrots and other species of birds can mimic sounds other than people talking. .. »