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Funny Bird Friday: Skateboarding Macaw
 While I'm sure this video will bring a smile to your face, its truly amazing demonstration of the strong love and trust that can develop between parrots and their owners might just bring a tear to your eye.
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Should I Breed My Pet Bird?
Many pet bird owners, at least once or twice, entertain ideas of allowing their pets to have a family. While having a nest full of adorable chirping babies may seem like a great idea at times, owners should know what they're getting into when they choose to breed their birds, and should take several key issues into consideration before rushing out to buy their bird a mate. ...Read Full Post
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Is It Really Good for Birds to Eat Eggs?
We people love to eat eggs -- we make omelets with them, we scramble them with cheese, we fry them and poach them, and add them into practically everything we bake. Since most fresh foods that are good for us are also good for our pet birds, should it not stand to reason that eggs would be a wise inclusion in a parrot's diet? The answer may surprise you! ...Read Full Post
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Funny Bird Friday: Parrot Argument
 Oh, the funny ways that parrots interact!
This week I'm compelled to feature this hilarious video of an Amazon parrot and an Umbrella Cockatoo working out a disagreement amongst themselves. It appears that a good healthy squawk can fix just about any tense situation! ...Read Full Post
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A-Z Bird Behavior Index
Because birds think very differently than we do, they act differently as well, and it can sometimes be very hard to understand what our birds mean by the behavior they exhibit. ...Read Full Post
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Senegal Parrots as Pets
Hand fed Senegal parrots can make extraordinary pets, and are known for being comical and entertaining. Senegals are colorful, relatively small, and have the ability to talk and mimic, although they tend to be considerably more quiet than many other parrot species.
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Funny Bird Friday: Penguin Soccer Match
 Last Friday we watched as two funny parrots fought to score a winning goal in the Parrot World Cup. This week, Bernice Henderson of Dothan, Alabama sent in an additional video of Penguins playing soccer too!
Have a look at the Penguin Soccer Game video for a quick chuckle. You'll have to admit, the little guys look great in their uniforms! Special thanks to Bernice for submitting this cute clip.
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Bird Treat Recipe: Banana Strips
No one wants to miss out on nice summer weather by staying indoors, and slaving away in the kitchen is even less appealing. However, your pet bird's nutrition doesn't have to pay the price. While making fresh treats and foods for your bird at home can be sometimes be time consuming, there are a variety of nutritious bird snacks that you can put together in only minutes.
My favorite example of a quick, easy, and nutritious homemade bird treat is this great recipe for Birdie Banana Strips. This simple dish is done in less than 10 minutes, and delivers great taste and lots of vital nutrients that are good for all kinds of pet birds, from Cockatiels to Macaws. Give it a try in your own kitchen, and I'll bet your bird will be begging for more!
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Symptoms of Egg Binding in Birds
Egg binding is a serious and often fatal condition that affects female birds of breeding age. When egg binding occurs, a hen becomes unable to pass her eggs, and needs prompt veterinary attention to survive. ...Read Full Post
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Funny Bird Friday: Parrot World Cup
 If you thought that animals were the only creatures left on Earth who dodged "World Cup Fever" in the recent weeks, think again -- South Korea recently hosted an all-animal version of the game, featuring two Macaws as players.
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