Buying Guide · 8 min read
Choosing Your First Parrot: An Honest Buyer's Guide
Lifespan, noise, mess and cost — the four factors that matter more than color when selecting a companion parrot.
2026-06-18
Journal
From the Aviary
Practical writing from people who raise these birds every day.
Nutrition · 11 min read
African Grey Nutrition: Calcium, Vitamin A and the 75% Rule
Greys are uniquely prone to hypocalcemia. Here is the evidence-based feeding plan our avian vet uses in the aviary.
2026-05-02
Care · 6 min read
The First 72 Hours: Settling a New Bird Into Your Home
What to do — and importantly, what not to do — during the critical adjustment window after delivery.
2026-04-11
Behavior · 9 min read
Why Cockatoos Scream, and the Independence Protocol That Helps
Screaming is almost always learned. Our behavior team breaks down the reinforcement cycle and how to interrupt it.
2026-02-27
Safety · 5 min read
48 Household Plants That Are Safe (and 22 That Aren't)
A printable reference for bird-proofing your living space before your companion arrives.
2026-01-15
Travel · 7 min read
Flying and Road-Tripping With Your Parrot
Harness training, carrier conditioning and the state paperwork most owners forget.
2025-11-30