Issue 212 November 2015 (in the shops from Thursday 20th August):

Autumn Larder – a few tips about berries
Are your birds for breeding or would they prefer to be companions?  Eb Cravens highlights important issues. Read more
Leslie Moran concludes her article about building effective avian immunity.
Sally Blanchard investigates the question about parrots on shoulders – ok or not?  Read more
In-depth account of the way orthopaedic problems are dealt with in birds, part two, by Daniel Calvo Carrasco MRCVS and Neil A Forbes FRCVS.
A good day out was had by those who visited Scarletts Parrot Essentials’ open day.
The White-fronted Amazon is the subject of this month’s Personality Profile. Read more
Dr David Waugh explains about nesting habits for the threatened Military Macaw.
Malcolm Welshman shares the story about his first parrot, an African Grey called Polly.
Laura Hirst visits Loro Parque Fundación and shares her breath-taking experience.
Alan K Jones MRCVS enlightens us about silicone cookware. Read more
Bird Alert – regular update.
News from Loro Parque Fundación.
Your parrot queries answered by our experts.
Letters from our readers.

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