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,
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
Dear Parrots magazine,
Heavy metal poisoning
In the April issue of Parrots magazine I was very concerned to read the opinion of a contributor to Postbag who claimed that zinc does not cause any particular harm to cage birds. This is very far from the truth. Many parrots have died from zinc poisoning, often due to flakes of zinc found on cheap imported welded mesh. These look jagged and can be seen with the naked eye.
Read more: Letters: Heavy metal poisoning
Dear Parrots magazine,
Quality Control for nuts
First, I want to say how much I appreciate the articles in Parrots magazine. In my area, we used to have a parrot club, an annual parrot festival and a veterinarian who specialised in exotic animals. Those have all gone, making this reading resource even more important.
Read more: Letters: Quality Control for nuts
Dear Parrots magazine,
Understanding and training a Grey
I read with great interest Sonny Stollenmaier’s article titled “Understanding and training a Grey”.
Read more: Letters: Understanding and training a Grey
