Sally Blanchard has worked with companion parrots and their behaviors for more than 30 years. She produces the “Companion Parrot Quarterly,” which features in-depth articles on avian behavior. She also owns and operates the “Laughing Parrot Gallery” in Loveland, Colorado. Contact Sally at staff@companionparrot.com.
Is It Possible For Different Bird Species to Mate? It is possible for any two parrots to mate, but hatching offspring may be a different matter.
Eclectus Shows Sexual Behaviors A parrot’s environment and how it is handled can contribute to the display of sexual behaviors.
Gain Cockatiel’s Trust A bird owner asks how to gain a cockatiel’s trust.
Hyacinth Macaw Thinks Ball Is An Egg A hyacinth macaw is treating a toy ball as if it is an egg.
Meyer’s Parrot Screaming A bird owners asks for advice on how to stop pet birds from screaming during the day.
Transitioning A Parrot Flock A woman takes in her friend's parrots and asks how to best transition the birds to their new home.
Unfriendly Macaw A bird owner asks if the removal of a toy from a unfriendly bird’s cage will help to stop aggressive behavior.