Parrot Stars Podcast
Conversations about parrot care, nutrition, training, behavior, conservation and preservation. Learn more about parrots in captivity and in the wild.
Episodes
34 episodes
Parrot Foraging: How to Beat Boredom and Keep Your Bird Busy.
Have you ever wondered how parrots spend their days in the wild? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating and essential world of parrot foraging! From the early morning search for fruit, nuts, and seeds to more complex social behaviors ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:11:36
The Life of an Avian Veterinarian with Dr. April Romagnano
We’re thrilled to share this special episode, recorded during our recent visit to the Parrot Stars breeding facility. We had the privilege of sitting down with the renowned Floridian Avian and Exotic Veterinarian, Dr. April Romagnano. While ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:16:41
How to Set Up a Parrot Cage - The Right Way
Big topic this week, and it’s one every bird owner (or future bird owner) needs to hear. A cage isn’t just a place to keep your bird, it’s essential for their safety, comfort, and overall well-being in captivity. In this episode, we’re break...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:09:27
Journey to the “Island of Hope” - Parrots in the Wild
In this unique edition of the Parrot Stars Podcast, Alexis takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Ometepe Island, Nicaragua, where she and her mom Joyce, joined the One Earth Conservation Pilgrimage. Imagine witnessing wild parrots in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:12
My Parrot is a “Picky Eater”
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:13:06
Bonus Episode! Parrot Stars Summer Festival 2025!
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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59:08
Squawk Talk: Your Parrot Questions, Answered!
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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59:45
The Birds and The Bees: Where Do (Parrot Stars) Babies Come From?
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:25:02
Myth-busting Common Parrot Misconceptions
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:15:24
Thinking of Clipping Your Parrot's Wings? Don't!
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:24:25
What YOU Can Do to Protect Wildlife with Mike Rodgers
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:29:04
What You Need to Know About Grooming and Boarding Your Bird
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:03:17
4 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Bird
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:13:42
What Makes a Parrot a Parrot?
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:09:19
2025: A BIG Year at Parrot Stars
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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52:29
Parrot Conservation Conversation
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:34
How to Start Clicker Training your Parrot Pt. 2
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:14:23
How to Start Clicker Training your Parrot Pt. 1
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:45
A Lifetime of Volunteering with Parrots: with guest, Sheryl Robinson
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:02:22
Positive Reinforcement: Proper Parrot Training Pt. 2
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:12
Positive Reinforcement: Proper Parrot Training Pt.1
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:46
The Parrot That Haunts Your Dreams
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:21
My Parrot "Bites" - Part 2
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:12
My Parrot "Bites" - Part 1
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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49:56