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

Congo African Grey Parrots are highly inquisitive and most love to play interactive games like Hide & Seek, Pete & Repeat, the Pickup Game or Fetch with the human flock.

Aug 8, 2007 - Erika Lyn Smith

Birds are said to love bathing, but many parrots refuse to get their feathers wet.

Sep 15, 2008 - Marguerite Floyd

Not all pet bird toys are safe for parrots. Plastic toy parts, zinc-coated metal and frayed rope toys can all harm an unsupervised pet bird.

Jul 29, 2008 - Michael McGrath

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Adding a new parrot to a house with existing birds increases the risk of spreading avian diseases. Protect your flock with proper quarantine practices.

Jul 31, 2008 - Michael McGrath

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

Apr 8, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

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

A parrot is a great pet, but require more work than most pets. From the huge cockatoo and macaw to the humble budgie and lovebird, parrots have very special needs.

Aug 11, 2007 - Michael McGrath

The African Grey is an ideal pet parrot for some, but it is not the bird for everyone. When cared for properly, these sensitive birds make wonderful companions.

Oct 4, 2009 - Jayne Pupek

Teaching a pet parrot to talk can be accomplished using avian speech training techniques.

Mar 28, 2009 - Melody Rhodes

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