'TIS THE SEASON.... (Dealing with a Hormonal Parrot)
It's the same words muttered by so many companion bird families at this time of year. “My sweet bird has turned into a velociraptor! What did I do to make them so angry?” As many of you may be aware, I bred various species of cockatoos and amazons for many years. One of the greatest challenges in educating the public regarding these birds is the understanding of hormonal insurgence at various times of the year. Before I go any further, it is important to understand that this