All letters sent in will also now be printed in our magazine 'Postbag' page.
Getting an issue off your chest can make you feel better, and there are many issues in the parrot world. Or if, simply, you just want to tell us all about something concerning your birds, here's your opportunity.
Parrot people love to hear other owners' experiences and the many other things that make us happy or, indeed, very angry. So don't worry if your issue is controversial as we believe in a democratic system and will not 'cherry pick' letters. As long as your letter is not obscene or libellous, it will get an airing.
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Budgies as companions – overlooked and underestimated
I agree wholeheartedly with EB Cravens who wrote (June issue) that the Budgerigar should not be overlooked when choosing a small parrot as a companion. In my opinion there are few more charming, intelligent and amusing little birds. I refer to the slim wild-type birds, not the misshapen specimens produced for exhibition. He wrote: “I have a soft spot for the electric green ones akin to the wild budgerigar in Australia’s rugged outback. Like the difficult-to-find-in-captivity pure normal grey cockatiel, they are in my eyes the perfect combination of natural plumage hues.”
Read more: Letters: Budgies as companions – overlooked and underestimated
Dear Parrots magazine,
Breeding
As a long standing reader of Parrots magazine and a pet parrot owner, I have always enjoyed the articles. I would be interested to read something more on breeding, so could we have more on this subject please, especially for the beginner?
David Tomlinson, by email
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Fresh fruit and veg
We read quite a lot about the right foods that we should feed our birds with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and fruit, which in my opinion, should always be included in a captive bird’s diet. And don’t forget, living in a captive environment means they have to rely solely on what we feed them. Of course, veg and fruit are not the only answer, as there are many other dry foods, seeds, pellets and other ingredients that contribute to a good healthy diet.
Read more: Letters: Fresh fruit and veg
Dear Parrots magazine,
Peanuts
I read with interest Eb Craven’s column about peanuts in shell in the February issue and also Caroline Feur’s comment in the April issue of the magazine. The ‘peanuts in shell’ issue has been going on for some years and I have known parrot owners who are still puzzled as what to do for the best.
Read more: Letters: Peanuts
Dear Parrots magazine,
Rhode Island legislation
In the April issue I read with great interest about legislation that was being put through at Rhode Island in the United Sates to stop certain pet shops and suppliers from selling parrots. In the article it does say that some pet shops and sellers would still be able to sell birds, but my understanding is that this legislation is targeted at the unscrupulous who regard birds as goods without any concern for their care.
Read more: Letters: Rhode Island legislation
