Better Care Starts With Better Information
Parrots are complex, intelligent animals with needs that go far beyond a cage and a bowl of seed. We're here to make parrot care easier to understand. Whether you're a first time bird owner or have shared your home with parrots for years, there's always something new to learn.
Explore Our Education Library
Whether you're welcoming your first bird or have loved parrots for years, there's always more to learn. Explore our resources below for practical information on nutrition, behavior, enrichment, safety, health and everyday parrot care.
NUTRITION & DIET
Parrot Nutrition: Building a Healthy, Balanced Diet
Learn the basics of building a healthy, balanced diet to support your bird’s health and wellbeing.
NUTRITION & DIET
Fresh Foods & Chop: Adding Variety to the Bowl
Learn how fresh foods can add variety to your bird’s diet, what chop is, and simple ways to get started.
NUTRITION & DIET
Pellets: Choosing the Right One for Your Bird
Learn what to look for when choosing a pellet and how formulated diets can fit into your bird’s nutrition.
BEHAVIOR & BODY LANGUAGE
Why Is My Bird Biting?
Learn what biting can communicate, common triggers, and how body language can help you understand what happens before a bite.
ENRICHMENT & DAILY LIFE
Why Enrichment Matters for Parrots
Learn how toys, foraging, movement, and daily interaction support a bird’s physical and mental wellbeing.
HOUSING & SAFETY
Creating a Safe Home for Your Bird
Learn about common household hazards, cage placement, perches, and simple ways to create a safer environment.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Signs Your Bird May Be Sick
Learn which changes in behavior, appetite, droppings, breathing, and activity can signal that something may be wrong.
NEW BIRD BASICS
Bringing Home a New Bird
Learn what to expect during the first days and weeks and how to help your new bird feel safe, comfortable, and secure.
HOUSING & SAFETY
Common Household Dangers for Birds
Learn about fumes, unsafe cookware, open water, ceiling fans, toxic plants, and other everyday risks in the home.
Resources From LLS
A collection of products, professionals, and organizations we use, trust, or have included as helpful resources for bird families.
What We Feed at the Rescue
See the pellet brands we use and recommend for the birds in our care.
Local Avian Vets
Find experienced avian veterinarians we trust throughout Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas.
Trusted Rescues & Organizations
Connect with other reputable bird rescues and organizations doing great work in our community.
Popular Resources
Quick answers to some of the most common questions we hear from bird owners.
Why regular weight checks matter and how to safely track your bird’s weight at home.
What a blood feather is, what to watch for, and when veterinary care is needed.
🥚 My Bird Laid an Egg →
What to do when your bird lays an egg and how to recognize potential problems.
Learn what normal bird droppings can look like, what can cause changes, and when a change may be concerning.
🏥 When Is It an Emergency? →
Learn which signs and symptoms may mean your bird needs immediate veterinary care.
🦜 I found a lost bird outside →
What to do when you find a bird that doesn’t belong outside.
Still Have Questions About Your Bird?
Sometimes you just need a little guidance. Whether you’re navigating behavior, diet, enrichment or everyday care, we’re happy to help point you toward helpful resources.