Educating About Parrots and Other Pet Birds
Quaker Parrots, also known as Monk Parakeets, are said to be vivacious and noisy 'big' birds tucked into 90-140 gram bodies. For guest blogger Joanna Grinberg-Ayala, founder of Diary of a Kooky Parrot blog, this definitely holds true. She explores what life with quirky quaker parrot 'Basil' is really like - the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is one... Continue Reading →
Blue-Crowned Conures, Aratinga Acuticaudata - what are these medium-sized conures really like as pets, and what are the pros and cons of owning one? Today, guest blogger and Dragon-tamer (er, I mean, conure owner!) Jennie Huntoon explores these questions in an effort to help new owners figure out if a blue-crowned conure might really be the parrot for them.... Continue Reading →
Zebra Finch - Taeniopygia guttata - a lot of people want to know what these small finches are really like as pets, and what the pros and cons are of owning one. Guest blogger Chelsea of The White Finch Aviary explores these questions and more in an effort to help educate the public about her beautiful finches. This article is... Continue Reading →
What is life like with a parrotlet? Forpus Coelestis - a very fiesty bird. I've been planning an ongoing feature for 2014 where I strive to get other bloggers and bird owners from the forums where I'm involved (if mostly lurking counts as 'involved!) here on Students with Birds. This series will feature real owners'... Continue Reading →
Three Birds and a Cloud 