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I have raised and trained parrots for over 30 years. Today, I provde advice to parrot owners living all over the world through my website, BirdLadySecrets.com and newsletter Parrots-Secrets.com.

I am also a freelance writing with over 1,000 articles to my credit.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 2 of 348
The Special PlateAs a teenager, my Mother stumbled upon a red dinner plate at a yard sale and purchased it. There was nothing special about the red dinner plate except that it was completely unlike our set of white dishes. I wondered what Mom was planning to do with this plain red plate but I was soon to learn of her plan.Soo... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Got 15-20 minutes? What exercises should you do?: 2 of 21
Everyone can find 15 or 20 spare minutes of time free time during the day to include exercise in their lives. Busy schedules can make it difficult to go to the gym or get sweaty and have to shower before continuing with daily tasks. Here are some simple, easy exercises which will help you keep fit by using those spare minutes... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to entertain a parrot when you're gone: 1 of 3
A bored parrot is an unhappy parrot and behavioral problems such as feather plucking can result. You have to be away from your parrot some period of time each day and your bird needs to be entertained while you are gone. A great way to entertain your parrot while you are away is to purchase a CD with the sounds of birds talk... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Really cheap Christmas gift ideas: 15 of 30
Sometimes really cheap Christmas gift ideas can make the most meaningful gifts of all. In fact, sometimes the gift cost nothing except a little thought and time and yet the recipient treasures the gift as if it had cost thousands of dollars.An example of a meaningful but cheap Christmas gift I received from my Mother is the L... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The case against abandoning pets: 9 of 18
Abandoned pets are becoming more and more of a problem in today's society. This practice is not only tragic for the abandoned pet but for the community as well. How can a person simply abandon a pet to suffer starvation or worse? Pets Are Not Disposable A pet is not a disposable object like a paper plate. These pets, whether ... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds What you need to know about African grey parrots: 1 of 2
African Grey parrots make great companion parrots for anyone who is willing to devote the love and care required to provide a quality life for a parrot. Parrots are extremely intelligent creatures, and African Greys are often the "Einsteins" of the parrot world.Choosing an African Grey parrot for a companion involves much mor... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Tips for choosing the right cage for your parrot: 1 of 2
Choosing the right parrot cage for your companion parrot is important to the parrot's health and happiness. The cage will become home for your parrot when it can not be allowed outside the cage either because you are not home or because activities are happening which the parrot can not be part of such as cooking or cleaning h... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to get your pet parrot out of a tree: 1 of 1
Oh, NO! Your parrot just flew away and now you need to know how to get your pet parrot out of a tree. You feel as if your heart is about to break and yet, at the same time, you are in a state of panic. You are so afraid you are about to lose your beloved feathered friend. If this ever happens to you and your tame pet parrot, ... More..
Travel > United States Travel experiences:Melbourne, Florida: 1 of 1
Melbourne, Florida, a small city located along the Central Florida coastline in Brevard County, is a great vacation destination. Nestled along the area known as"The Space Coast" because of the fact that Kennedy Space Center is located at the northern end of Brevard County, you'll find this locale charming and filled with fun... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases How families can avoid the H1N1 virus: 1 of 1
Swine flu, caused by the H1N1 virus, could well become a global pandemic this year, killing hundreds of thousands or even millions. You can lessen you and your family's chance of getting this potentially deadly virus by taking the swine flu vaccination. However, some people with certain health conditions should NOT take this... More..