Tag: Blogs

Behavior, Behaviour, Birds, Blogs, Bubbles, Conures, Feathered Frenzy, Nature, Parrots, Sun Conures, The Roost, Uncategorized, Zack

Feathered Frenzy: The Gradual Emergence of Fall

Zack & Bubbs 4-2018Sherri’s October Feathered Frenzy article finds her pondering how everyone – humans, companion birds and wildlife, acknowledge and react to the changing seasons.

She notes that like people, both Zack and Bubbles recognize the changing seasons, with Zack paying particular attention to his  parronts’ changing eating habits, clothing choices and house decorations as Fall’s approaches.

Understanding how our companion birds react to seasonal changes occurring around them helps us parronts appreciate our feathered kids’ intelligence, keen senses and intuitive nature.

Click here to read Sherri’s full article.

African Greys, Alexa, Beneath the Cage Grate, Birds, Blogs, Funny, Halloween, Morty, Parrots, The Roost, Uncategorized

Beneath the Cage Grate: Never Trick or Treat with Bots!

IMG_20190918_132308In the October (Halloween) edition of  Beneath the Cage Grate, we find Morty, Alexa and Roomba donning costumes and setting out on their Trick or Treat adventure in their apartment building.

Now, you’d think these three would be welcomed at each door with a chuckle and a shower of candy, right?  Alas, as you’d expect, things go a bit sideways, and we find all three little ghouls scooting home in haste, quick to escape some rather weird and spooky encounters.

Be prepared to be scared – silly – in Morty’s Halloween column!  BOO

Allergies, Birds, Feathered Frenzy, Parrots, The Roost, Uncategorized

Feathered Frenzy: Allergies in Birds

Zack 7-16-13Sherri Moorer’s latest Feathered Frenzy article provides timely advice on what to do if you suspect your feathered companion is suffering from allergies. Yes, birds do get allergies, just like us!

After taking Zack to the vet and finding out he was suffering with allergies, Sherri shares with readers the vet’s advice on reducing Zack’s exposure to potential allergens.

Sherri shares some sound tips for ensuring our companion birds live in healthy environments where the air is as clean and free of air pollutants as possible.  As with asthma in humans, it’s important that you make sure your home is clean and healthy to keep everybody – and everybirdie – healthy, and happy!

Read Sherri’s September issue of Feathered Frenzy here.

African Greys, Alexa, Beneath the Cage Grate, Birds, Funny, Morty, Parrots, Storytelling, The Roost, Uncategorized

Beneath the Cage Grate: The Tomato Scandal

In the September edition of Beneath The Cage Grate, Morty enlists Alexa and Roomba in an effort to do something nice for mum as she continues on her recovery journey from recent surgery.  IMG_20190901_133446

The plan, whilst well thought out and brilliant, hits a few (predictable?) snags, with Morty left to once again ponder his relationship with technology… and tomatoes.

Don’t miss Morty’s latest comedic take on life with Alexa and sidekick Roomba.  Head on over to Morty’s page now for some Sunday afternoon chuckles!

Allergies, Birds, Feathered Frenzy, Parrots, The Roost, Uncategorized

Sneak Peak at September’s Feathered Frenzy – Allergies in Birds

zack 5-16-14ACHOO!  Oh dear, hopefully I haven’t gotten some of you rubbing your nose… AND beak.  In the September issue of Feathered Frenzy, Sherri Moorer dispels the myth that birds don’t develop allergies.

Allergies are not unique to humans.  Sherri describes some important ways parronts can ensure that their homes are clean and safe for both themselves (for allergies and asthma) and their companion birds with sensitive beaks!

September’s Feathered Frenzy will be out in a couple of weeks, but in the interim why not catch up on past articles!  Happy reading!