Kept first as pets, at some point in the late sixties some Parakeets made a bid for freedom in London. For decades they were treated as an exotic guest and viewed with a mix of bemusement and pleasure. Not anymore. Their days in London may be numbered.
Children and pets seemingly go hand in hand, but some pets are better than others when children are involved. Kids and parrots are both known for being loud, needy, and a bit obnoxious. Is that really a good recipe for a child friendly pet?
Basics about caring for your African Senegal Parrot, including diet, housing and mood.
Many people who first think about or decide to get a parrot as their family pet are unaware that having a parrot is much like having a dog, and it can in some cases be more work than Fido.
Halloween is the time of year when the spooks and ghosts come out. It’s also a great time for sticking your pet or kid in some ridiculous costume that you can take pictures of to laugh at for years to come! At least dogs are a little less vengeful than cats. Check out these pictures and have a good chuckle.
From the tiny hummingbird to the huge ostrich, there are lots of interesting things about how birds have contributed to human society and culture. Hummingbirds have charmed us, we have used ostrich feathers in hats. What else is there to like about birds?
Parrots and other talking birds have an amazing ability to learn human language. Some are just repeating words, but others really seem to know what they are talking about.
