In this issue

Parrot News Bites – Please send us your news stories; Chillies – a passion for parrots; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – Parrot Environments are Evolving; The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – Grapefruit seed extract, the natural choice for E. Coli; Cuttlefish bone is not enough by Rosemary Low – Most bird owners know the importance of calcium in the diets of our birds. It is absolutely necessary for laying females, pairs rearing young and species such as Grey Parrots, which are susceptible to seizures, often leading to death, without this vital element. Unfortunately, many deaths, including egg-binding, can be attributed to a calcium deficiency; Win tickets for Think Parrots; Introducing the Think Parrots Masterclass Speakers; Greys and Timnehs continue to dwindle, by David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación; Your feathered friends’ feet. Louise Caddy, Head of Parrots at Paradise Park (home of the World Parrot Trust) gives some tips and advice on how to provide the best foot care for your birds. She suggests ways you can help prevent foot problems, increase enrichment and have a healthy bird; What is light and why is it so important? In this fourth part of John Courteney-Smith’s series on light, he explains the importance of choosing the correct UV lamp in order to provide the correct amount of natural UV light depending on individual requirements; Is your parrot happy? – by Robert McKenzie. Our pet companions are very special to us and it is therefore important that we care for them in the best way possible. Their surroundings, a proper diet, adequate and sufficient housing, stimulation and the opportunity to fly are major considerations that must be borne in mind if your parrot is to be happy; and lots more…

Chillies a passion for parrots

Ever had that burning feeling when your parrot pecks you affectionately on the cheek?

3 mins

Complete Psittacine

Parrot Environments are Evolving

5 mins

Cuttlefish bone is not enough!

Most bird owners know the importance of calcium in the diets of our birds. It is absolutely necessary for laying females, pairs rearing young and species such as Grey Parrots, which are susceptible to seizures, leading to death, without this vital element. Unfortunately, many deaths, including egg-binding, can be attributed to a calcium deficiency.

5 mins

Greys and Timnehs continue to dwindle

Frequently included with the most traded of all bird species listed under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) are the African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), and the now separately recognised (from 2010) Timneh Parrot (P. timneh).

4 mins

Your feathered friends' feet

Louise Caddy, Head of Parrots at Paradise Park (home of the World Parrot Trust) gives some tips and advice on how to provide the best foot care for your birds. She suggests ways you can help prevent foot problems, increase enrichment and have a healthy bird.

6 mins

What is light and why is it so important?

In this fourth part of John Courteney-Smith’s series on light, he explains the importance of choosing the correct UV lamp in order to provide the correct amount of natural UV light depending on individual requirements

10+ mins

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Parrots magazine Magazine Description:

Parrots magazine is exclusively about parrots and parakeets covering a wide range of topics including how they can become valued companions, behavioural issues, breeding, veterinary and healthcare, conservation, general husbandry and many other interesting aspects about these unique birds. Apart from information being interesting and appealing to readers, the magazine always encourages responsibility and education in order for owners to provide the best care for their birds. Information on shows, conventions and many other visitor attractions. Advertisements from a wide range of suppliers of feeds, accessories, ecotours, vet listing, ‘Lost and Found’ register, and other parrot related items