Parrot Stars Podcast

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 education and fundraising mostly on Parrots, we want to do what we can to support wildlife of all kinds. Listen in as we discuss conservation projects both...

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 these topics. Learn how to keep your bird safe and healthy through proper grooming and appropriate boarding.  Helpful links :  Boarding at Parrot Stars Gro...

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 the bird's health, safety, and overall well being. That means sitting down with every prospective bird owner to guide them through the choosing pr...

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 of birds with an abundance of unique characteristics. It’s fun to just learn about them, however for all the Parrot owners listening out there, understanding pa...

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, free to the public, to spread as much parrot information out there to anyone who will listen. Stay in touch on our website to see their dates and registration...

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-being of these amazing animals. As biologists, this is a huge topic we are especially passionate about, however we only just brush the surface of the overa...

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 ease of beginning this process.  Helpful links:  Buy our training clicker with wristlet Send us Fan Mail Support the show Learn more about Parrot Stars and sho...

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 little hand held tool can be the game changer that makes life bliss for both you and especially your bird, so join in and take your Parrot’s training to the ne...

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 Zoo, volunteering in Costa Rica, and eventually, helping us at Parrot Stars, Sheryl has had many different volunteer opportunities that have changed her life and pe...

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 you advice on actually getting your hands involved. Scary! Just kidding, it’s not scary at all and we’ll tell you why. We cannot stress enough how essential...

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 Reinforcement Training saga off with the absolute basics so everyone in the Parrot community, whether you just took home a bird or have had one for longer than we’...

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 in the night, these harbingers of death for figs are quite the eerie sight. Join us if you dare as we dive into the annals of the frighteningly mysterious Dr...

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 reasons, along with strategies to prevent such biting behavior in the home. It’s always important to remember parrots perceive things in much different ways than...

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 into the four main reasons a parrot may bite in captivity. We offer advice on how to change your perception and understanding of why you may be getting bit....

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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Learn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com

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 vendor + partner sites :  Ness Exotic Wellness Center Aria Bird Products Mel Senese Of Feathers and Fur Portraiture Wildlife Support Fund Aviator Bird Harness Prevue Pet...

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 takes to make sure that every detail has been covered. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Learn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com

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.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Learn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com

For the third year in a row, the Parrot Wizard will be joining us for our Summer Festival, July 19th-21st, 2024! Listen in as we discuss his background in animal behavior, how he applies his training methods on a variety of parrot species, and our exciting plans for this year’s Summer Festival! We’ve sent the Parrot Wizard THREE Parrot Stars babies. He will train them for the 30 days leading up to...

July 19th, 20th an 21st, 2024 we are hosting our 3rd annual Parrot Stars Summer Festival. The Summer Festival is our way of saying thank you to the incredible parrot community that supports our business all year round. Enjoy free admission to our educational seminars, interact with exotic animals, participate in our DIY classes and so much more! Save big on all your parrot’s supplies because the e...

We dedicated this episode to outdoor safety with companion parrots, where we cover essential topics to ensure your feathered friends stay happy and healthy. We discuss choosing the right  carriers and harnesses for safe outdoor activities, emphasizing the importance of fresh water and hydration during outdoor excursions. As summer approaches, we share tips on managing heat exposure and ensuring co...

Dive into the world of Parrot Nutrition! Explore ways of optimizing your companion Parrot’s well being through dynamic and healthy food options. Discover how a well rounded diet can improve your Parrots daily lives. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Learn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com