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Relatively rare in larger parrot species, when Peachy contracted Avian MegaBacteria following a stressful parrot injury, we almost lost him.  Find out how we went about obtaining a correct diagnosis and how this deadly disease can be stopped in its tracks.

While molting is totally normal, molting parrots need extra care.  Learn all about molting and how it affects your pet.  But moreover, learn how to comfort your pet and help your bird grow beautiful plumage.

Us birds of a feather, flock together. As a bird lover, we bet that you love learning everything you can about all types of birds.  Learn where to find the most exotic birds in the world from this cool infographic brought to you by 1-800PetSupplies.  Then, check out our Pintrest board, Wild Birds.

Adolescent and adult parrots get hormonal.  In the wild, most parrot species mate once a year and the rest of the year, their hormones are in sort of a dormant state.  There are a few species that have longer mating periods, but not many.

Discover the physical effects of a parrot being chronically hormonal and why it is important to refrain from inducing this difficult state in your bird.

Wild parrots go into hormonal mode only once or twice a year, but vets report that captive parrots are commonly seen for chronic hormonal behavior.  Learn how bird diet is a part of a comprehensive strategy to help your bird achieve hormonal regulation.

In this post, part of our Hormonal Parrot Behavior series, learn the importance of bird lights in reducing unwanted behavior in your bird.  Keep parrot hormones in check with proper photoperiods for your birds species.

How is it that a large flock of Quaker parrots live in Brooklyn, New York?  Learn about the Quaker parrot species and entertain the thoughts of how the flock came to survive the harsh winter weather of Brooklyn and become known as the "Brooklyn Parrots."

Parrot probiotics help maintain healthy, beneficial bacteria in the system.  Learn al the benefits of parrot probiotics and why you should consider using them with your parrot.

It's sizzling summertime and parrots love the outdoors as much as they love their humans.  Enjoy seeing great parrot pictures of birds enjoying the season.

So, you think you want a parrot?  How do you go about deciding which species will fit your lifestyle and make for a long-term companion?  With careful planning, you can find a parrot species that you can care for, with a winning personality to love.

Can you pass our Parrot Care Quiz? Learn 10 essential parrot care practices to keep you pet safe, happy and well-socialized.