A pet parrot spends a lot of time in its cage, so it's important to choose the right cage for your bird. Size, features, safety, materials, and security are important.

Jul 30, 2008 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Before going out to get a new parakeet, potential bird owners should consider the characteristics of the best parakeet cage for their new pet.

Oct 11, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

A variety of perches is important for a pet parrot's physical and emotional health. They replace natural perches, and help groom beaks and nails.

Aug 6, 2008 - Rosemary Drisdelle

The gorgeous, unique Eclectus parrot can be a gentle and entertaining pet, but requires a specialized diet to thrive.

Dec 20, 2008 - Peggy Deland

Wild parrots forage for food, a challenge most pet parrots lack. Using foraging toys entertains pet parrots and helps prevent bored feather mutilation in pet birds.

Jun 17, 2008 - Michael McGrath

Parrots need stimulation and activity to keep them both physically and emotionally healthy. Provide parrots with a variety of safe puzzles and foraging toys.

Aug 8, 2008 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Sun conures are small, colorful South American parrots similar in shape and behavior to macaws. Find out more information about sun conure care, diet and behavior.

Oct 13, 2008 - Michael McGrath

From feather plucking to calcium deficiencies many of the common health problems of African Grey parrots can be resolved with the proper amount of full spectrum lighting.

Oct 7, 2009 - Janine Logue

African Grey Parrots are not your typical parrot. It has been said that the African Grey has the intelligence of a 4 year old.

Dec 29, 2011 - Iris Gallagher

Here are some helpful tips on selecting and purchasing the best bird cage and how to set up a healthy environment for pet birds.

Jul 24, 2010 - Wendi Gibson

A parrot may refuse to enter its cage, using avoidance behavior or aggression. This article explores how to get a parrot to go back inside its cage.

Apr 5, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

Parrots like the Congo African Grey and Umbrella Cockatoo are loud, messy, and demanding birds. Is a pet parrot the right pet for your home or family?

Aug 5, 2007 - Erika Lyn Smith

Hamster habitats are cute but they also need to be escape-proof and easy to clean. We look at the different types available.

Jan 7, 2010 - Yuen Kit Mun

Training pet parrots is only possible if you've gained the parrot's trust. Learn how to slowly acclimatize a parrot to your presence.

Oct 31, 2008 - Michael McGrath

Parrot toys contribute to avian well-being and may combat potentially harmful avian behavior.

Jul 3, 2010 - Melody Rhodes

When deciding whether or not to get an African Grey parrot as a pet, consider the special needs of this breed and make sure you are prepared to deal with them.

Jan 28, 2010 - Janine Logue

The eclectus parrot is a medium sized parrot with a talking ability that rivals the African grey. Unlike other parrots male and female eclectus are easily identified.

Oct 30, 2007 - Michael McGrath

Buying a Molucaan cockatoo or umbrella cockatoo may be tempting, but large pet parrots have wild parrot instincts that land many pet cockatoos in bird rescue sanctuaries.

Oct 9, 2007 - Michael McGrath

Apartment life doesn't have to prohibit you from owning a pet parrot. Many species are suitable because of their small size and low sound level.

Oct 25, 2009 - Arthi Aravind

Teaching a parrot to step up is an important exercise that makes for easy handling of a pet hookbill.

Apr 8, 2009 - Melody Rhodes