Sound has an essential role in a bird’s life. But the sounds that they are exposed to in our human environment are very different from the sounds in the wild. Therefore, as bird keepers and caregivers, there are a series of things to consider about how sound affects birds to ensure their wellbeing. When…
Most parrots are omnivores, they can eat a wide variety of foods. But there are some common foods that you should never feed them. Do you know which foods are safe for your parrot and which ones are dangerous? Here we share a list of the foods to never feed parrots. You may be surprised!…
Have you read Polly Want a Sprout? yet? If not, keep reading to learn what you are missing! This book helped me understand Leslie’s tried and true recipe for healthy companion parrots – whatever their species. It uses readily available scientific data to discuss holistic solutions that anyone can benefit from. This book focuses on…
. . I have a background in biochemistry and did scientific research for ten years. I am very impressed that Leslie’s nutritional information for parrots is so well documented. There is so much pseudoscience online —but Leslie really knows what she is talking about. Marie-Claude, Canada
To better understand why Listerine is toxic to parrots, and other problems of using any products on parrots that contain methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) check out Leslie’s monthly column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’. Read the full article, ‘Watch out for oil of wintergreen’, in Parrots magazine, number 286, November 2021. Feather destruction is a…
Our clients tell why Best Bird Food Ever! are the best parrot sprouts Kings Row Pet Hospital LOVES Our Sprouting Blends As a vet, over the past 30 years, I have seen a wide range of parrots and other birds for a far-reaching variety of health problems. Over this time I have also become acutely…
The full article, ‘Discovering your bird’s ‘comfort sounds’, appears in the December, 2021, issue of Parrots magazine. Join the Fun, Email me a video of your parrot’s comfort sounds. Our parrots vocalize in a variety of creative and unique ways. From mimicking cell phone ringers to repeating private and personal conversations, to deafening screams.…
My “Balanced Food Plan for Parrots” is the first of its kind. And you can buy your copy now. Birds eat such a tiny amount of food so it is extremely important that each beak-full be packed with essential nutrients. My Balanced Food Plan uses my complete protein sprouting blend, Best Bird Food Ever!, as…
If you are sprouting for only one parrot, this blog post will help you improve your success. Using too large a jar for the amount of BBFE! you sprout can cause failed attempts. An email from one of our customers: Hello Leslie, This morning will mark the third day of sprouting (I opened a new…
This article appears in its entirety in the July, 2021, issue #282, of Parrots magazine . The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran . Parrots and Color, Does Your Bird React? This month’s article in my monthly column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’, in Parrot’s magazine, highlights how many people have reported that their parrots react to certain…
Balanced Food Plan for Parrots (larger than 50 grams) from Feeding your Birds the Ideal Combination of Wholesome, Real, Foods . This balanced food plan provides all the nutrients a parrot or finch needs from only whole, real foods. No supplements are required, and are best avoided. Our trials have seen great results in parrots with…
The New Movement to Feed Pet Birds Whole Foods STORY AT-A-GLANCE Leslie Moran, a holistic animal nutrition and care consultant, is passionate about ending avian malnutrition in exotic birds, parrots and finches. She was given a ‘Healthy Pets Animal Game Changer Award’ for the work she’s doing to teach bird lovers how to feed species-appropriate,…
