How do I teach my parrot to talk? Repetition and trust between you and your bird are essential for having a talking parrot. In these videos observe the results in this amazing talking budgie. Some parrots best known for talking include Budgies, Amazons and African Greys. Meet Chookie Dookers, Talking Budgie Extraordinaire. To learn…
There are many possible reasons behind a parrot’s feather destruction behavior. And to begin the healing journey along with your bird there are a series of aspects to cover first. To help you with that we have put together these steps for healing feather destruction! 1. Have an avian veterinary exam to rule out medical…
Sound has an essential role in a bird’s life. But the sounds that they are exposed to in our human environment are very different from the sounds in the wild. Therefore, as bird keepers and caregivers, there are a series of things to consider about how sound affects birds to ensure their wellbeing. When…
The full article, ‘Discovering your bird’s ‘comfort sounds’, appears in the December, 2021, issue of Parrots magazine. Join the Fun, Email me a video of your parrot’s comfort sounds. Our parrots vocalize in a variety of creative and unique ways. From mimicking cell phone ringers to repeating private and personal conversations, to deafening screams.…
This article appears in its entirety in the July, 2021, issue #282, of Parrots magazine . The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran . Parrots and Color, Does Your Bird React? This month’s article in my monthly column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’, in Parrot’s magazine, highlights how many people have reported that their parrots react to certain…
Best Parrot Food for Nutrition What is Malnutrition? To get to the root cause of inappropriate parrot behaviors, we’ve got to talk about avian malnutrition. Let’s look at how malnutrition affects parrot behavior. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, malnutrition is a common and detrimental condition that must be addressed quickly and…
Slip the New In With the Old One way of introducing sprouts and other new foods, such as fresh fruits and steamed or raw vegetables, is to mix them in with the existing food you’re feeding. Out of curiosity, your bird will being sampling the unfamiliar items, and you can gradually begin to decrease the…
If you have been encouraged to begin sprouting for your birds, congratulations! Now let’s look at options for helping you teach your parrots to eat the healthier foods you are offering them. If a bird is breeding, or feeding babies, dietary changes must be made slowly. . Your Thoughts On This Before we look at…
Did you know that companion and aviary birds are subjected to more stresses than any other animals maintained in captivity? This article explains how birds experience stress, what it does to their bodies and offers you hope of using food for healing.
. Leslie’s methods helped me create a better relationship between my new puppy and my older dog. I was shocked at the level of understanding my older dog showed with just my talking to her. Truly amazing! Hal Geyer Reno, NV ****** Leslie’s Secret for Improving Animal Behaviors >
. . We wanted to thank Leslie for all she has done and continues to do for Chili Pepper, my 10-year old Quaker Parrot who has been pulling feathers out of her chest area, legs and thighs. . Working with Leslie has been a very rewarding experience for the both of us. Leslie has indeed…
Whether you’re working with a parrots, dog, cat, horse or Guinea pig there is one secret that works for improving behaviors in animals – acknowledging their sentience and self-awareness. . Sentience Defined The dictionary defines sentience as being able to perceive or feel things. While self-awareness is the conscious knowledge of one’s own character,…
