Teaching & Learning

The Making of a Parrot Companion

Pamela Clark, IAABC Certified, Parrot Behavior Consultant

One of the truest things ever said about parrots was, "Parrots are what you make of them." This is totally accurate. I can create a parrot that screams all day. I can create a parrot that bites and can't be removed from his cage. I can create a parrot that sits in one place all day and won't play with toys. I can create a parrot that is afraid to be anywhere except on my shoulder. Or, I can create a parrot that is independent and a joy to be around.Read more

Sex and the Psittacine

Shari Beaudoin, IAABC Certified, Parrot Behavior Consultant

It is likely that parrots perceive our interactions with them very differently from what we wish. Birds interact with each other visually, verbally, and empathically. This makes it imperative that we take on a consistent leadership role that will gently guide our birds to adapt to lives in our homes. Parrots do not know how to live in our homes and it is our job to teach them how. Read more