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10 Tips to Help Teach Your Parrot to Talk
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Wed Sep 21 23:23:00 EDT 2016Polly want a cracker? Many people get parrots as pets because they are hoping to have a fun level of verbal interaction with these unique and intelligent creatures. Peoples’ perception of avian… Full Article ›
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5 Things You Don’t Know About Cockatiels
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Tue Aug 04 14:50:00 EDT 2015Cockatiels are phenomenal birds and perhaps the most popular bird I see in my veterinary practice these days. Why are these little animals so beloved? Here are five facts about cockatiels that may… Full Article ›
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Fascinating Facts About 4 Types of Parrots
Tue Jul 07 22:11:00 EDT 2015When you think of a parrot, you might picture a bird with brilliant red, orange, green and gold plumage, poised on a pirate’s shoulder, squawking out insults. This popular image, however, does not… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Bird... Like to Hide Under the Paper in Her Cage?
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Wed Apr 29 23:58:00 EDT 2015Many birds like to hide under cage paper as part of normal playful behavior. Commonly, female birds will hide under cage paper when they are reproductively active and trying to build nests. Hiding… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Bird… Not Eat Pellets?
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Wed Apr 08 23:06:00 EDT 2015Many birds won’t eat pellets because they don’t recognize them as food, or the pellets are mixed in with other foods (such as high-fat, tasty seed) that they pick out preferentially over the… Full Article ›
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Tips for Feeding Wild Birds in Winter
By Linda Lombardi, Mon Jan 19 12:54:00 EST 2015It's cold out there this winter. And though birds are adapted for it, it never hurts to give them a little help. We talked to Dr. Emma Grieg, head of Project FeederWatch at The Cornell Lab of… Full Article ›
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Video: What You Need to Know About Keeping Birds as Pets
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Tue Sep 23 14:38:00 EDT 2014Birds, such as parrots, canaries and finches, are highly intelligent and can be wonderful pets. Their beauty and intelligence make them very popular, but it's not uncommon for new owners to be… Full Article ›
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Top 10 Bird Dangers Lurking in Your Home
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Mon May 05 07:12:00 EDT 2014Do you own a bird? If you do, you may not be aware that there could be hazards lurking in your home that could harm your favorite avian friend. Consider these top 10 household dangers for pet… Full Article ›
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6 Best Birding Apps for Beginners
By Caroline Golon, Mon Apr 21 07:59:00 EDT 2014We're all familiar with the stereotypical image of the birder, juggling a field guide, notebook, binoculars and camera. These days, though, birders have it much easier: Birding apps for tablets… Full Article ›
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New Book: Why 'The Thing With Feathers' Isn’t Just About Birds
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Thu Mar 20 07:58:23 EDT 2014Have you ever considered the notion that humans could understand their behaviors better by studying the behaviors of other animals? This is just what Noah Strycker claims in his new book on… Full Article ›
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Parrot Rescue Requires Special Commitment
By Linda Lombardi, Wed Feb 26 07:44:00 EST 2014In many ways, a parrot is an ideal pet. Parrots are intelligent and social, and they frequently outlive other domesticated animals. But those same traits can also make it complicated to meet… Full Article ›
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Valentine’s Day Is All About Lovebirds — But Where Did the Term Come From?
By Lisa Granshaw , Wed Feb 12 08:12:00 EST 2014Love is in the air more than any other time of the year right now, as couples get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You might notice people being more openly affectionate in public to display… Full Article ›