Why you should have your bird clipped by a professional: Wing clipping is a very personal decision that each Parront (parrot parent)...

The mother of cockatiels presents: The cost of ownership – an important but rarely spoken about issue. By Kathleen Boshoff I would like...

Hormonal behaviour in captive parrots Giselle Diemer A large percentage of birds in our network portray signs of hormonal behaviour. In...

What’s that bump by my bird’s tail? By Giselle Diemer The uropygial gland, more commonly known as the preen gland or oil gland, can be...

We often get asked for advice on how to convert seed junkies (Birds who have been fed an all-seed diet all their lives) onto a healthier...

Old World vs. New World Parrots: Precautions that need to be taken in a multi-species household By Kathleen Boshoff We have all heard...

Why Do We Charge Adoption Fees? By Kathleen Boshoff Recently the topic of adoption fees in animal rescue has become the topic of fierce...

By Abi Strachan So many people are under the impression that in order to be a good bird home you need to be home only for birds. We don’t...

By Marianka Meiring PBFD is an extremely contagious disease often found in parrots that is caused by the Circovirus. It is unfortunately...

How to avoid losing your bird Legal identification such as leg bands (not recommended to be put on older birds) and microchips....

Hoe om te voorkom dat jou voël wegraak: Wettige identifikasie soos ringe (dit is nie aangeraai om ringe op ouer voëls te sit nie. Dit is...

Avian Enrichment- for every kind of bird By Abi When it comes to birds and toys, there is no universal approach to enrichment. Every...

The mother of cockatiels’ guide to feeding softbills and hardbills If you are a regular on our social media pages and our blog you will...

Harnesses for parrots By Danielle Haupt Taking a bird outside, even when they are clipped, is risky. Many birds have gone missing and...

Wing clipping… By Abi Strachan The subject of wing clipping is a highly emotional topic, with both sides of the argument having their own...

Refurbishing Your Bird Cage By Abi Strachan Whether it’s an indoor companion bird, or an outdoor aviary bird, the one thing they have in...

Are nuts safe for your parrot? By Danielle Haupt A lot of new parrot owners may think that nuts are a staple food for birds, especially...

Parrots are intelligent creatures and need toys or other items to keep them entertained and mentally stimulated. Not all parrot toys are...

Living in an apartment building means there are certain communal rules and guidelines that people need to respect. That’s also the case...

Meet Basil, an adorable male budgie. Basil was found outside a store and he is most likely a lost aviary bird. When Basil was found he...