Avian Expert Articles About Contact Two Generations of Veterinarians Caring & Working for the Health of Animals ™ Pet Birds Small Mammals Veterinary Resources Shop Search for: Types of Birds Bird Health Diet & Nutrition Avian Expert Articles Bird Community Understanding your bird’s emotional health and care needs is the recipe for a happy parrot-person household. Our avian-expert written articles are here to give you the information you need to keep your pet bird healthy and happy. Each week, we bring you exclusive articles written by veterinarians, behaviorists and other experts in the avian community. Whether you are new to the world of companion birds or are a seasoned parrot parent, you’ll find fascinating facts, need-to-know medical information, behavior tips and tricks, and much more! LATEST Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Yes, Our Birds Mean What They Say The most common question Dr. Irene Pepperberg encounters is if parrots truly understand what they are saying. In her newest blog, Dr. Pepperberg offers some notable experiences with African greys Alex, Griffin, and Athena that might not hold up to scientific scrutiny but are nonetheless valuable in demonstrating parrots’ impressive cognitive abilities. Webinar: What’s Wrong With That Bird?!? – Rare and Fascinating Avian Medicine Cases In this episode of our Vet Insider webinar, Dr. Lamb will talk about some of the rare and fascinating cases that she has seen, which can end up helping other birds with the same illness or injury in the future.. Sign up and tune in on December 3! [Note special time: 11:00 a.m.] Webinar: The Grey Way: Fun for the Holidays! Pet Bird Holiday Gift Guide In this fun holiday webinar, Lisa Bono will showcase holiday-themed, custom-made toys for your pet birds! There will also be giveaways of toys and Lafeber products for some lucky viewers. Sign-up and tune in on December 10 for your chance to win! Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on December 17. POPULAR Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Yes, Our Birds Mean What They Say The most common question Dr. Irene Pepperberg encounters is if parrots truly understand what they are saying. In her newest blog, Dr. Pepperberg offers some notable experiences with African greys Alex, Griffin, and Athena that might not hold up to scientific scrutiny but are nonetheless valuable in demonstrating parrots’ impressive cognitive abilities. Why You Should Rethink Allowing Your Parrot On The Floor Companion parrots have both innate behaviors, which are instinctual (think flight!) and learned behaviors, such as figuring out how to reach a treat in a foraging toy. As our birds’ stewards, understanding both behaviors and how to work with them can serve us well in avoiding behavior issues. A “cute” behavior that may have encouraged by the caregiver in the beginning, can become a learned behavior that is adapted by the parrot that leads to negative consequences. Case in point – allowing a bird free roam on the floor, which results in chasing and biting feet. Learn why allowing a parrot to hang out on the floor can cause havoc and what to do instead. What’s Stressing Out Your Bird? Are changes in your household stressing out your bird? See what might cause a companion bird to be overstimulated and why you should be a super sleuth to get to the bottom of the issue. Protect Your Pet Bird From Mold Ventilation, heat, humidity, cleanliness and other factors affect the possibility that your bird might suffer a respiratory infection caused by mold. 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