At ParrotQuest.com, we’re all about parrots! Our quest or mission is to educate the public about everything parrot. From parrot conservation, parrot ecology and parrot research to enriching the lives of captive parrots and providing proper care and safe, healthy bird supplies for them.
I vividly remember when I realized my passion for parrots -which ultimately resulted in Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies. I’ve always been the kind of person that rescues pets. As a kid, I was in 4-H but I could never allow myself to aquire an animal that would be a “feeder.” You know. A steak or pork loin.
I could almost read the needs of my pets like a psychic or something. It was weird. I had an orphan chicken as a pet once. I think it was a cross or a mutation as it was expelled from our chicken flock. Even back then, I knew that all animals had needs, feelings and thoughts. I grew up in Southern California and aspired to be an Oceanographer but then my parents moved to Kansas. No ocean. Drat’s.
But then, in 1997, I hand fed a Squirrel and a couple of Grackles. After the birds flew off and the squirrel took to the trees, I realized how much birds had to offer. I adopted a normal cockatiel.Her name was Peanut. Then I got the fever. Parrot Fever, that is. I realized what a wonder birds are. Wild birds and parrots in particular. I grew a small flock. Never more than I could really enrich.
A year later, I felt that it was too difficult to find high quality, safe parrot or bird supplies in many places. This was earlier in the internet era. I’m not sure if it was fate or luck. But I dove into e-commerce specializing in top quality bird supplies. The kind of parrot supplies that I wanted to use with my own parrots.
I now have seven beautiful parrots who are featured on my web sites, www.birdsupplies.com and www.petbirdstands.com
Mika, a Pacific Parrotlet is a feisty little pistol. She, is 3 years old and loves to tell me who is boss!- Skeeter, the Red Bellied Parrot, is a doll. She is flighted and could ride on my shoulder for hours.
- Mandolina is an Orange Winged Amazon. She is a rescue and she is too proud to live in a cage. She is also flighted.
- The Twins, Timmy and Sissy, are Timneh African Grey Parrots. Timneh’s are the under-estimated African Grey Parrot. Neither Timmy or Sissy are moody or nippy. They’re just plan sweet. Timmy talks up a storm.
- Smokey is a Congo African Grey. He was hatched in 1997 and he is possibly a little spoiled. Maybe somewhat entitled. I probably promote this attitude. It’s all about the moxie! He thinks he’s boss.
- Peachy. You guessed it. He’s a 14 yo Moluccan Cockatoo. I know that cockatoo’s have a reputation, but Peachy is a real peach! Yeah, he screams. Okay. So the Post Man wanted to call Child Protective Services when he repeatedly heard Peachy calling “Mommy, Mommy, Mommy.” Peachy has me. But I also have him trained, too. We got a thing goin’ on. And, he loves all the attention he can get. As a matter of fact, he relies on routine. What a cuddlebug.
So, what have my Parrot Babies taught me? Parenting skills tops the list. Honestly, what haven’t my parrots taught me? I mean really. Understanding and accepting diversity. I’ve learned about ecology. I’ve learned about birding. Conservation. True love. Patience. Acceptance. Forgiveness.
