Jackie and Shadow, two bald eagles located in Big Bear Valley, California have captured the hearts of people all over the world via a live camera located at their nest. However, a threat has been looming in the background that threatens to disrupt and displace them and many other animals in the form of a proposed luxury housing development. This has caused people all over the world to come together to help save the land and the animals that call it home.
There are often times that we feel a connection to our birds and the birds we see in the wild and feel an urge to do something that will make their lives better. I’d like to examine just some of the ways that we can help parrots by looking at some of the careers that can lead us down that path. Some are obvious, but some you may not have considered before.
Dr. Irene Pepperberg, an Adjunct Research Professor at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts studies African Greys in order to help us understand their cognitive and communication abilities. She compares their abilities to other intelligent animals like apes and even humans. Her most well known research partner is Alex, the African Grey parrot. But, she also has other Grey parrots in her lab including Griffin that have aided in her research and captured the hearts of the world. Let’s learn more about these amazing parrots and their work!
Let’s talk about parrot pounds. Well, it’s actually parrot grams. We’ve all heard that parrots are great at hiding illness because they’re prey animals and have to appear healthy or else they could be eaten in the wild. Well, that’s true, but there are ways that we can catch many health issues early if we know what to look for. The first step is observing and knowing your bird well enough to know what their normal behavior looks like. In my opinion, that is the most important thing you can do to catch on that something might be wrong. Another important thing that helps is weighing your parrot regularly.
Earthquakes can be devastating and we don't know when and where they might strike. Today, I'd like to discuss some tips on how to prepare for them and keep your feathered family safe if you ever find yourself dealing with an earthquake.
At Bird Street Bistro, we’ve always believed that our feathered friends deserve more than just "bird seed." To prove the impact of a varied, nutrient-dense diet, we recently concluded a 6-month trial in collaboration with the University of Nebraska (NCTA) Vet Tech Program.
Today, I'm excited to talk about a new foraging mix that addresses each of these problems through thoughtful formulation and ingredient selection. Let me walk you through exactly why we chose each component and how they work together to support your bird's health.
You are what you eat - and that goes for your bird too. Nutrition is the single most important factor in your bird's lifelong health and wellness. But here's the thing: unlike us, where a handful of potato chips at night is a tiny fraction of our daily intake, when you have a bird as small as a budgie or cockatiel, every single bite of food carries serious weight. Each morsel either supports their health or works against it in the long term.
