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Behavior and Training

Behavior and Training articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.

3 Quiet Pet Birds That Like To Be Handled

If, like many of us, you live in an apartment or don’t like loud noises, there are quite a few quiet bird species you can choose from to keep as pets. Some of

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How to Teach Your Parrot to Talk?

This article is a small primer on how to teach your parrot to talk. I will cover how to teach, the steps to take, and some fun things you can get your parrot

Parrot foods laid out in rows on dark slate: walnuts, almonds, seeds, dried fruit, herbs, blueberries and pellets

How to Feed a Bird With a Syringe?

Are you planning to hand-rear a baby chick? Food is one of the most important aspects you should know about. Here's how to feed a bird with a syringe, and

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Why Do Parrots Stand on One Leg?

Standing on one leg seems pretty alien to us, right? So how come your parrot does it all the time? I will explain why parrots find this so comforting in the

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How to Tame an Aggressive Parrot?

An aggressive parrot can often be a scarring experience for bird owners who merely want to love and spend time with their pets. This article can help.

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How to Know If a Parrot Hates You?

Does my parrot hate me? This question is very common among bird owners. Mostly, parrots do not hate anyone. Acting out is a result of some kind of fear or

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