All letters sent in will also now be posted in our magazine 'Letters' 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,
Beware of the sun!
I would like to warn parrot owners of the hazards that hot weather can bring. I have seen warnings in this magazine about the potential hazards of hot weather, but such problems can be so easily overlooked. It was on one occasion last year that we took our Blue-fronted Amazon, Bluey, into our conservatory at the back of our house. We quite often spend a lot of time there with Bluey, and our Labrador, Mitzi.
Read more: Letters: Beware of the sun!
Dear Parrots magazine,
The ubiquitous carrot
Leslie Moran’s articles is where I go first when opening Parrots magazine, as her writings are always a very informative read and I have gained much from her.
Read more: Letters: The ubiquitous carrot
Dear Parrots magazine,
Unexpected ownership
It can be fascinating to hear how parrot owners come to have a parrot. I suspect many buy them like any other animal, but how I came to be the owner of an African Grey was quite unexpected.
Read more: Letters: Unexpected ownership
Dear Parrots magazine,
Feathered primates?
I refer to the article in Parrots issue 289 entitled ‘Parrots ‘giving to’ parrots’. This article refers to a scientific paper published in the journal Current Biology, the findings of which are really important because they reveal that individual parrots will voluntarily help each other.
Read more: Letters: Feathered primates?
Dear Parrots magazine,
Responsible Breeding
I remember quite a few years ago that breeding parrots was very popular as those who had just developed an interest thought they could be on a good money spinner. Taking eggs and artificially incubating them seemed the way to go and hand-rearing would produce lovely cuddly tame babies that would earn a good price.
Read more: Letters: Responsible Breeding
