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  • 10 Tips to Help Teach Your Parrot to Talk
    By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), September 21, 2016

    Polly 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 ›


  • 5 Things You Don’t Know About Cockatiels
    By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), August 4, 2015

    Cockatiels 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 ›


  • Fascinating Facts About 4 Types of Parrots
    July 7, 2015

    When 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 ›


  • Why Does My Bird... Like to Hide Under the Paper in Her Cage?
    By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), April 29, 2015

    Many 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 ›


  • Why Does My Bird… Not Eat Pellets?
    By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), April 8, 2015

    Many 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 ›


  • Tips for Feeding Wild Birds in Winter
    By Linda Lombardi, January 19, 2015

    It'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 ›


  • Video: What You Need to Know About Keeping Birds as Pets
    By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), September 23, 2014

    Birds, 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 ›


  • Top 10 Bird Dangers Lurking in Your Home
    By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), May 5, 2014

    Do 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 ›


  • 6 Best Birding Apps for Beginners
    By Caroline Golon, April 21, 2014

    We'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 ›


  • New Book: Why 'The Thing With Feathers' Isn’t Just About Birds
    By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), March 20, 2014

    Have 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 ›


  • Parrot Rescue Requires Special Commitment
    By Linda Lombardi, February 26, 2014

    In 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 ›


  • Valentine’s Day Is All About Lovebirds — But Where Did the Term Come From?
    By Lisa Granshaw , February 12, 2014

    Love 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 ›



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