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May 31, 2024 was the 20th Anniversary of World Parrot Day. I didn’t know that we celebrated a World Parrot Day. Chances are, if I didn’t know about it, you may not have either. Now that I am aware, it seems a fitting opportunity to discuss the state of companion... Read more

May 31, 2024 was the 20th Anniversary of World Parrot Day. I didn’t know that we celebrated a World Parrot Day. Chances are, if I didn’t know about it, you may not have either. Now that I am aware, it seems a fitting opportunity to discuss the state of companion... Read more

How can I help heal my cat’s horrific skin condition – feline atopic dermatitis? The best way to achieve life-long results for feline atopic dermatitis is to use a holistic and nutritional approach that can help your cat heal from the inside out. First, feed a properly formulated homemade cat... Read more

In Parrots and Proximity (Part One), I examined the importance of proximity to parrots. (If you have not yet read that blog post, please do so before you read on.) Parrots react both positively and negatively to the proximity of people they encounter, to other parrots, and to objects. You... Read more

In Parrots and Proximity (Part One), I examined the importance of proximity to parrots. (If you have not yet read that blog post, please do so before you read on.) Parrots react both positively and negatively to the proximity of people they encounter, to other parrots, and to objects. You... Read more

I have lived with parrots for a great deal longer than many of you reading this have been alive. My decades of involvement with them afford me a unique perspective. What has our history been with companion parrots? The following is my view. Beginning in the mid-1800s, we have taken... Read more

I have lived with parrots for a great deal longer than many of you reading this have been alive. My decades of involvement with them afford me a unique perspective. What has our history been with companion parrots? The following is my view. Beginning in the mid-1800s, we have taken... Read more

As many of you know, a bit over a year ago I landed in Indiana. Before that relocation, I put out a plea for assistance in the form of a GoFundMe campaign. A lot of you helped me. At the time in gratitude, I promised that I would resume posting... Read more

As many of you know, a bit over a year ago I landed in Indiana. Before that relocation, I put out a plea for assistance in the form of a GoFundMe campaign. A lot of you helped me. At the time in gratitude, I promised that I would resume posting... Read more

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Morris Animal Foundation Cancer Prevention Tips— They Need to Add 3 More . The email from the Morris Animal Foundation that I received this morning shed light on the fact that cancer is the leading cause of death in companion animals, with the primary focus on dogs and cats. .... Read more

Morris Animal Foundation Cancer Prevention Tips— They Need to Add 3 More . The email from the Morris Animal Foundation that I received this morning shed light on the fact that cancer is the leading cause of death in companion animals, with the primary focus on dogs and cats. .... Read more

Handmade by Leslie-Healing Crystal & Gemstone Jewelry Set A gift for yourself, or someone you love.   Green is a color of healing, it is also the energy color of the heart chakra inspiring self love. Blue lends its calming and serene nature. This jewelry set was created and infused... Read more

Handmade by Leslie-Healing Crystal & Gemstone Jewelry Set A gift for yourself, or someone you love.   Green is a color of healing, it is also the energy color of the heart chakra inspiring self love. Blue lends its calming and serene nature. This jewelry set was created and infused... Read more

I am often contacted by worried clients who have a quandary. Do they board their parrots or take them along when they have to travel? Whenever possible, I encourage them to take their birds along. Hopefully, this blog post will serve as reassurance and provide tips for those who do... Read more

I am often contacted by worried clients who have a quandary. Do they board their parrots or take them along when they have to travel? Whenever possible, I encourage them to take their birds along. Hopefully, this blog post will serve as reassurance and provide tips for those who do... Read more

This PDF is a real treasure of research and knowledge. Already have changed my Grey's diet and surprised how readily she's accepted it. Taking notes and photos to follow my parrots progress to the best health I can give her. Thank you Leslie !... Read more

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Very helpful. I would recommend all parrot owners to visit the website, read the book and take advice... Read more

Excellent... Read more

A little pricey but they seem to go a long way.... Read more

Fast shipping and the seeds seem fresh and are almost dust free. Close to clean. I recommend using these seeds for sprouting for Your birds... Read more

My birds love the sprouts. Great prices... Read more

Great customer service... Read more

Very good and easy to follow... Read more

Our birds love it!!!... Read more

Can rosehips be fed to parrots? Rosehips are edible and safe for parrots, and they have incredible healthful benefits for both birds (parrots and finches) and people. This is why Leslie has made rosehips a diet essential, and a part of her ‘Balanced Food Plan for Parrots’. Leslie covers this... Read more

Can rosehips be fed to parrots? Rosehips are edible and safe for parrots, and they have incredible healthful benefits for both birds (parrots and finches) and people. This is why Leslie has made rosehips a diet essential, and a part of her ‘Balanced Food Plan for Parrots’. Leslie covers this... Read more

How do I teach my parrot to talk? Repetition and trust between you and your bird are essential for having a talking parrot. In these videos observe the results in this amazing talking budgie. Some parrots best known for talking include Budgies, Amazons and African Greys.   Meet Chookie Dookers,... Read more

How do I teach my parrot to talk? Repetition and trust between you and your bird are essential for having a talking parrot. In these videos observe the results in this amazing talking budgie. Some parrots best known for talking include Budgies, Amazons and African Greys.   Meet Chookie Dookers,... Read more

Can I feed my parrots broccoli sprouts? Aside from the healthy habit of giving broccoli to your birds, broccoli sprouts have great benefits to offer too. AND parrots that don’t want to eat broccoli can enjoy of its properties by eating broccoli sprouts. . This topic is covered in detail... Read more

This topic is covered in detail in ‘The Holistic Parrot’ column, January, 2022, issue 288 of Parrots magazine. This article explains the safe amounts of broccoli sprouts to feed a parrot, how to find the right type of broccoli seeds for sprouting, and the numerous health benefits that broccoli sprouts... Read more

Mailing Costs within the US Please know that when mailing your order to you in the US, many times we barely cover our mailing costs. The mailing fee we charge you is very close to what we must pay to mail our products to you. . The reason Amazon and... Read more

Mailing Costs within the US Please know that when mailing your order to you in the US, many times we barely cover our mailing costs. The mailing fee we charge you is very close to what we must pay to mail our products to you. . The reason Amazon and... Read more

What Commonly Fed Foods Should Not be Fed to Birds? Red palm oil, dog and cat food, all parrot pellets, all synthetic bird vitamins, all food colorings, all non-organic foods, all dried (freeze dried, dehydrated foods), and all foods high in omega-6 essential fatty acids. . The foods listed in... Read more

What Commonly Foods Should Not be Fed to Birds? Red palm oil, dog and cat food, all parrot pellets, all synthetic bird vitamins, all food colorings, all non-organic foods, all dried (freeze dried, dehydrated foods), and all foods high in omega-6 essential fatty acids. . The foods listed in this... Read more

What commonly fed foods should never be given to parrots? Red palm oil, dog and cat food, all parrot pellets, all synthetic bird vitamins, all food colorings, all non-organic foods, all dried (freeze dried, dehydrated foods), and all foods high in omega-6 essential fatty acids. Never feed these foods to... Read more

What commonly fed foods should never be given to parrots? Red palm oil, dog and cat food, all parrot pellets, all synthetic bird vitamins, all food colorings, all non-organic foods, all dried (freeze dried, dehydrated foods), and all foods high in omega-6 essential fatty acids. Never feed these foods to... Read more

Can Parrots Eat Carrots? Yes, carrots are a healthy vegetable for parrots. They contain vitamin C, carotenoids, and a variety of antioxidants. Each different color of carrot contains different antioxidants, and the way a carrot is prepared affects the amount of each nutrient present. . To learn all the details... Read more

“Thank you for working so hard for avian nutrition”   “We had run out of Sprouting mix and the birds had gone a couple of weeks without. I was finally able to order (and it came in a flash! It was like Leslie knew I was getting ready to order... Read more

I have not published a blog post in almost two years. I offer my sincerest apologies to those of you who have missed it. I am not finished with it and you will see new posts this year, as well as updated ones from the past. That is my promise... Read more

I have not published a blog post in almost two years. I offer my sincerest apologies to those of you who have missed it. I am not finished with it and you will see new posts this year, as well as updated ones from the past. That is my promise... Read more

This testimonial will SHOW you how all birds can enjoy and benefit from BBFE! sprouts, as these budgies LOVE BBFE sprouts!     ❝Thank you Leslie for helping me teach my Budgies, Tweety Pie and Buddy, to eat healthier foods. They LOVE your BBFE! sprouts. When I first started working... Read more

Soy is a controversial food to eat. And one concern is that soy is the main ingredient in a wide variety of parrot foods. Most importantly, be aware of this. The danger is that the phytoestrogens in soy can have adverse effects on your bird or yourself.   Phytoestrogens are... Read more

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Sound has an essential role in a bird’s life. But the sounds that they are exposed to in our human environment are very different from the sounds in the wild. Therefore, as bird keepers and caregivers, there are a series of things to consider about how sound affects birds to... Read more

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Have you read Polly Want a Sprout? yet? If not, keep reading to learn what you are missing!   This book helped me understand Leslie’s tried and true recipe for healthy companion parrots – whatever their species. It uses readily available scientific data to discuss holistic solutions that anyone can benefit... Read more

. . I have a background in biochemistry and did scientific research for ten years. I am very impressed that Leslie’s nutritional information for parrots is so well documented. There is so much pseudoscience online —but Leslie really knows what she is talking about. Marie-Claude, Canada The post I have... Read more