new parrot owner

In late December, I brought home my first parrot,a cinnamon Green Cheek Conure. He's supposed to be about a year old, and I got him as a rehome from a Craigslist ad. I don't know a ton about his life before I got him, which is a little sketchy but the vet says he's perfectly healthy. The story I...

Hello Everyone, I have been considering buying a parrot but am having trouble choosing a lot of things. This is my first time buying a parrot and I want to know which one to choose from a Cockatiel, a Budgie and a Lovebird. I want something that easily becomes close to the owner. I have to go to...

Hi everyone just saying hello, I am Al and I have an african Grey my first parrot . I am hoping to get some insight and learn how to be the best parrot owner I can be to ensure my pet is well taken care of. Java is about 16 Weeks old and Im trying to get him to eat his pellets and food and he...

Hello everyone! I am new to the site, and new to large bird ownership. I have had plenty of small and medium birds (cockatiels, lovebirds, parakeets, etc) but recently adopted my first large bird. He is a 12-15 year old Blue front Amazon:green::). His temperament seems good for the environment...

I'm new to this forum, but I've owned my Ruby Macaw for approximately 1 year and a half, and he turned 2 years old from his hatch day yesterday. He is the first bird I have ever owned, but my husband has had a family parrot before. To my understanding, he is supposed to be starting puberty...

Hi everyone. As the title suggests, I am considering getting a sun conure to add to the family primarily as my own personal pet (mum is a bit skittish around birds). I have been down at my local bird shop (I'm in Australia) quite a lot asking questions but I wanted to get some more insight...

Hey Guys, I fell in love with a green cheek conure at PetCo over a few visits, so my husband bought Sweety for me Wednesday night (5/22). I am looking for information on how to best bond with Sweety and make sure he is comfortable in his new home. The first night, Wednesday, he stayed in my...

Hi , I just got a sun conure about less than a week ago ... and I need help . Okay , so i've heard that all parrots go through the breeding season , and they get awfully hormonal , so i havent handled him/her (not sure of the sex). But i have been letting my sun out the cage so he wont feel like...