Something we hear almost every day at Parrot Stars, even from the best intentioned customers, is “My parrot hates this…”, “My parrot won’t touch their vegetables…”, etc. You’ve probably said something along these lines yourself when trying t...

We cannot wait for the highly anticipated Parrot Stars Summer Festival coming July 18-20 2025, just next month! This bonus episode of the Parrot Stars Podcast gives you the full rundown of the exciting weekend and what to look forward to, in...

In this special episode, we’re answering listener questions live. From parrot behavior and training tips to diet, health, enrichment, and what it’s really like behind the scenes at Parrot Stars, no topic is off limits. Whether you're a first-ti...

In this episode, we’ll dive into the world of parrot breeding and discuss what sets responsible breeders apart. Learn how we prioritize the physical and emotional well-being of every Parrot Stars baby through ethical breeding practices, expert ...

There are plenty of claims and stereotypes about parrots floating around and many of them just aren’t true! In our very first myth-busting episode, we had a great time tackling some of the most common misconceptions we hear at Parrot Stars. We ...

We’re diving into a critical and often controversial topic: parrot wing clipping (and why it’s something you shouldn’t do). While many people clip their bird’s wings with the best of intentions, the reality is that this practice can lead to pot...

In this episode, sit down with Mike Rodgers—an amazing wildlife educator who works for the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center in Palm City, Florida. Conservation is a key piece of our business mission at Parrot Stars. And while we tend to focus our...

Thinking about taking that much needed vacation but don’t know what to do about your Parrot while you’re gone? Or maybe you’ve been wondering about whether to get a beak trim? There can be a lot of risks and hazards to consider when it comes to...

In this episode, we'll talk about all of the details that you need to consider before bringing home a bird. We all know birds are cute—but taking home a Parrot companion is a huge commitment. Our Parrot Stars philosophy is to always prioritize ...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of parrot biology.  As biologists ourselves, this is our jam so prepare yourself as we cover Parrot geography, anatomy, physiology, intelligence, and more. Parrots are an absolutely fascinating group...

To start off the much anticipated third season of our Parrot Stars Podcast, we wanted to give an overview of all the exciting things we have planned for the store in 2025! We are beyond excited to be starting our monthly educational classes, fr...

In this episode, we discuss some of our viewpoints and philosophies on both Animal Conservation and Parrot Conservation. At Parrot Stars, one of our main goals is to promote and impact Parrot Conservation as a whole, for the betterment and well...

In this episode, we continue our discussion on clicker training, but also recap all the essential info for training in general! To cap off this initial saga of Positive Reinforcement Training, we wanted to lay it all out, point by point for eas...

In this episode, we continue our training saga and finally introduce the Clicker! How to introduce it during training, how to properly use it, why even use it—these are all questions we’ll address in our first Clicker Training episode. This lit...

Ever wondered how you can work with parrots, even if you can’t work with parrots? Sheryl Robinson is the epitome of a “Bird Lover”. She has spent her life sharing her love of parrots with the public. From her time spent at Lincoln Park...

We continue our Positive Reinforcement saga, diving into the next steps you can take to further build your relationship with your companion Parrot. In Part 1 we talked about simply introducing yourself to your Parrot, but now in Part 2 we give ...

Are you struggling to simply start training with your Parrot companion? Join us as we dive into the world of Parrot Training and discuss how it is essential to establish a training routine with your companion bird. We start our Positive Reinfor...

Happy Halloween and beware the Parrots that scare! In this bone chilling episode, we creep into the shadows of the gothic New Guinea mountain rainforests, where lurks the Parrot that makes Dracula himself lock the doors! With ghoulish screams i...

In our previous episode, we dove into the actual natural history of biting behavior in Parrots, along with the first two main reasons why you could possibly experience a bite at home. We continue today discussing the third and fourth main reaso...

Have you ever wondered exactly why your parrot is biting? In today’s episode we describe how we can better understand our parrot’s behavior. We talk about parrot evolution, domestication and their instinctual responses to stimuli. We then dive ...

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery for the Season 1 Finale as they explore Parrot behavior and share tips on strengthening your bond with your feathered friend through kindness.

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery today for a recap of the 2024 Summer Festival.Parrot Stars extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, attended, and contributed to making this event a success.Helpful links to our...

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery in this episode as they discuss their educational background, their experiences, and fond memories they had as they discovered the world of Parrots.

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery in this second part as they discuss what it is like to be part of the Parrot Stars Family. From the early mornings, to bird care, education, grooming and customer care. Get to know their routines, and what it take...

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery in this first part as they discuss how it all started. From inception, to nutrition, conservation, and education. Get to know more about their daily endeavors, and what the future has in store for Parrot Stars.&nb...