Kris Porter put together an absolutely incredible book and website about parrot enrichment. There are enough ideas in both to keep your birds busy for years. The book is free and downloadable and it's absolutely packed with cool ideas to... Continue Reading →
There are some words and phrases I dislike immensely. I don’t know why, I just do. I love words. I love language and the printed word. I’ve been spotted reading the dictionary. I buy books by the ton which is... Continue Reading →
I'm thinking about entering this contest. Blog your way to the North Pole! But I'm kind of twisted about it. First of all, I used to live in Minnesota. I am really familiar with being cold. Whooo, baby! I've withstood... Continue Reading →
"Parrot Nation" Spotlights a "PN" Reader: This is Not Me. You might know me from Facebook. You might know me from "BIRD TALK Magazine." You also might know me from grade school. (Hi Sandy...) As a result of all of... Continue Reading →
I have risen to a challenge. My friend Irena Schulz, Founder of "Bird Lovers Only Rescue" and Snowball the Dancing Cockatoo's Caregiver made a comment a while back about how she thought that I could write about phone books and... Continue Reading →
Please bear in mind that we're having fun here. This is not a serious quiz, it is for entertainment purposes only. This quiz IS a toy. But I wouldn't suggest pulling it over your head. Contents aren't particularly hot but... Continue Reading →
I'm clearly obsessed. And disturbed, did I mention I am feeling very disturbed? Yup, it's the "Mommy Blog" thing again. I know this is primarily a blog about parrots, and I'm in total agreement with this. I can hear it now... Continue Reading →
I remember "Parent-Teacher" Conferences. My parents would dutifully dress up and go to my school to meet with my teacher of that year. Back then, it was a suit for my Father and a nice poly-blend shift for my Mother... Continue Reading →
Okay, it's for a cat, but I'm just saying... Do you ever look up in the middle of the day from cleaning a cage, scraping parrot poop off the floor or having to replace the bandage on your hand from... Continue Reading →