The Parrot Resource Files

Lets start by saying all toys can be unsafe, if given to the wrong size and species bird that they may not be designed for, or are not monitored for wear and tear or damage that can become harmful.  This brochure is designed to educate bird owners on what to look for and what suits the type of bird that you have.  Birds NEED toys to stay happy, healthy and stimulated.  Without them, behavior issues such as plucking and screeching will no doubt become a issue.   It is vitally important for owners to be able to identify the safe choices...

Household Dangers and your Pet Bird The home can be a very dangerous place for a pet parrot. Parrots are inquisitive and curious and they need to chew. In one respect, they are very similar to young, human toddlers; everything new goes into their mouth!  As a result, the household environment is fraught with dangers for the pet parrot. These dangers generally pose no threat to our dogs and cats however, because parrots have wings and a beak, they explore territory and chew on things that have the potential to cause life-threatening injury, poisonings and death. This brochure only offers a small insight...

WHY DO BIRDS NEED TOYS? Many bird owners take great care in providing an enticing and nutritional diet for their birds. Additionally, they physically play and cuddle with their birds and spend hours teaching them to talk, sing and whistle. However, many birds belong to a single    parent or parents who both work and as a result they also spend a lot of time alone in their cage. What does a bird do during the 8-10 hours that he is alone? Many become bored and    lethargic, others pick their feathers and others develop an attitude and act it out when...