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

PEARL ( Parrot Education Adoption and Rehoming League) is an organization comprised of many bird fanciers from all walks of life. Our main focus is educating the public in regards to proper parrot care. However, we do not just re-home birds. A great portion of our focus is rehabilitating birds in crisis. Be it those in need of veterinary attention, or those in need of a little patience and understanding in regards to addressing behavioral issues. Our group works cohesively to