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Parrots tend to bond strongly with one human. Sherri points to an article titled “The 60-40 Rule” that sums up this unique bond within a multiple-person home. In this relationship, you learn quickly which side of the equation you fall on!
Check out Sherri’s June ’25 Feathered Frenzy column and learn how, if you’re in such a household, you can establish your own unique relationship with your feathered companion.
Quirks aren’t just a human thing, our birdie companions have theirs too, and birds are equally as likely to stick with their quirky likes, dislikes and ‘obsessions’ just as we parronts do!
Sherri’s April Feathered Frenzy column tells of her challenges, having to abandon some of the items and routines she became accustomed to before Zack and Bjubbles.
On a similar note, Keito DOES NOT like any other colours of shirts/blouses than dark greens, blues or just black. She will turn into BirdZilla if I wear anything but those limited colours… gone are my days of wearing Hawaiian shirts I guess 🙂
We admire them, we love them, but sometimes we parronts forget just how much our feathered companions give to us – unconditionally.
Sherri’s August ’24 Feathered Frenzy column is a salute to what Zack and Bubbles, and all birdies, bring to hers and Rick’s life on a daily basis.
What do your birdies bring to your life?
We’ve all been there, our sweet companion birdie all of a sudden decides to give us the cold shoulder, or nip, conceivably out of nowhere and out of character.
They’re in a funk for some reason, and it’s up to us parronts to understand whether it’s something we’re doing that is impacting their behavior – such as being busy with work and not providing the attention our fids want and deserve.
Sherri’s July ’24 edition of Feathered Frenzy explores how parronts can better recognize changes in our feathered companion’s behavior and/or lack of response to our presence and how we can mend the relationship.
Parrots are long-lived creatures, and their presence in our home adds so much colour, fun, laughter and reflection. But because our companion birdies are long-lived, we shouldn’t take their longevity for granted and not provide them with the nutrition, stimulation and interaction that will ensure their life is filled with as much love and respect as possible.
Sherri’s June ’24 Feathered Frenzy column celebrates Zack and Bubble’s milestones in the household and what’s necessary for keeping both happy and healthy.
While we may speak ‘human’ to our companion birds, they often respond back in ‘human’ language too. Sometimes they get syntax wrong, or say something off color at inappropriate times, we should never underestimate the level of which parrots in particular understand what we say and mimic it back to us.
Sherr’s May ’24 Feathered Frenzy column provides a glimpse into how she, Zack and Bubbles interacted and worked through a stressful time recently. Talking with one another, across species, is not as lost in translation as non-parrot owners may think!
In her April ’24 Feathered Frenzy column, Sherri explores, “what human characteristics and traits do you bestow on your avian companions? It might be interesting to consider how much you see them as you see yourself”.
Catch up with Sherri, Zack and Bubbles to find out how personalities and traits find there way into imaginative writings and musings.
How do you ‘entertain’ your feathered companions? Do you sing to them? Make up silly songs? If you do, you’re not alone.
In her March ’24 Feathered Frenzy column, Sherri shares some of the playful and sometimes silly songs she has created for Bubbles and Zack!
Do you ever wonder why your companion birdie does some of the things it does? Bird behavior is complex and diverse across species, and for parronts, sometimes our feathered friends do things that are quite perplexing. .
Sherri’s February ’24 Feathered Frenzy column provides a lot of great insights and advice on how we parronts can better understand the behaviors of our feathered companions.
The New Year is about new beginnings, but sometimes inspiration can be found in reviving things that brought you joy. How about considering things you can bring back in 2024, for both you and your parrot, to enhance your joy in new, creative ways.
Sherri’s new year’s Feathered Frenzy column asks us parronts to think about what we could ‘reinvent’ or resurrect in 2024 with our fids that will bring both them and us joy.
Happy New Year Everybirdie! All the best to all our feathered and human followers in 2024!
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