http://www.petparrotsecrets.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:38:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Parrots are fairly fragile creatures and unfortunately get sick rather easily.  Illnesses in parrots also tend to get worse quickly and may become fatal if the bird does not receive the proper care.  It is therefore vital that you can recognize various parrot illnesses and take ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/parrot-illness/ What are the most popular parrot pets that people commonly choose? The answer depends on a few factors. Firstly, you need to decide if you want a pair of parrots or a single parrot. Some species of parrots do much better when they are partnered with another of their kind. ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/what-to-feed-a-pet-parrot/ Image by Sangudo via Flickr Feeding a parrot in captivity does require a certain amount of diligence to ensure that the parrot is getting the right food and a good variety of vitamins and nutrition.  The first thing to keep in mind is the fact that parrots in ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/parrot-feeding/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="219" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] Here are some facts about African Grey Parrots that may help you make a decision. When a person wants to keep a parrot as a pet it is a hard decision to make when it comes to deciding which species of parrot they want to ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/african-grey-parrot-facts/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] If you are looking for an African grey, then you probably know a bit about parrots and a bit about the breed in particular. African grey parrots can live over 60 years so it is a lifetime commitment to own one. Therefore it is ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/choosing-an-african-grey-breeder/ Image by Tatters:) via Flickr Parrot body language tells a lot about how your parrot is feeling and if you intend to do some parrot training and you feel that the body language is not right it is best to attempt the training another time. Body language ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/parrots-body-language/ Image by FlickrDelusions via Flickr Pet parrots are reliant on their owners providing them with the best diet for their needs as they cannot get out and forage for the food that they would like to eat.  Our bodies tell us what we need and parrots in their ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/protein-in-parrot-diet/ Have you ever seen these majestic parrots?  The Australian cockatoo is such a beautiful looking bird.  Not because of its brilliant colors like some of its cousins, but by the fact that it is predominately the one color all over and there is something about its stance, it is just ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/australian-cockatoo/ Image by Parag Mahalley via Flickr This article is about how to start gaining the confidence of your pet parrot which needs to be done before he will learn tricks. So you have bought a parrot and have it all settled in at his new home.  It can be ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/parrot-tricks-getting-started/ Bird CagesParrots are bright colored and amazing birds, frequently with amusing individuality, which is the reason they are really considered to be highly attractive and appealing companions. If you are thinking about keeping any kind of parrot then, as an element of effectively caring for a new pet, it ... http://www.petparrotsecrets.com/parrot-cages-please-dont-make-a-bad-purchase/