Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary, Inc

12/13/2025

You've heard of Elf on a shelf, now get ready for..

Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves with this one. 😂

12/10/2025

Teflon fumes are extremely toxic to birds. Learn why birds are highly vulnerable, symptoms of poisoning, and tips to keep your parrots safe.

https://pdsparrotshop.com/blogs/pds-parrot-blog/teflon-toxicity-in-birds
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12/09/2025

Yummy squash Coco B’

12/08/2025

Perfectly said…

Important parrot-care conversations we rarely have — but truly need to: Part 1

• Diets built around meat, eggs, or processed human food
Many intake birds come from homes where chicken, eggs, or processed foods, and even one lady brought a bag of Skittles and said her bird got one every night as a treat, were routine. These foods are tied to obesity, vascular disease, and cardiomyopathy. It’s heartbreaking how many arrivals or friends in the community end up needing heart medication because years of well-meaning feeding slowly damaged their system.

• Caregiver training, not parrot training
Parrots communicate clearly, but many humans don’t recognize the signals. Most “behavior problems” are really misunderstandings. When the human learns how parrots think and communicate, the birds’ world becomes safer, and behavior improves naturally.

• Retirement and transition planning
Parrots live a long time, often decades longer than a first-time owner expects. Planning for their later years, including potential rehoming, medical care, or rescue/sanctuary placement, is a responsible and compassionate step. Avoiding this conversation puts both bird and caregiver at risk down the road.

• Parrots are not media bytes or performers
Social media often presents parrots as dancing, talking, or performing on cue for viral clips. This creates unrealistic expectations for potential adopters: many people acquire a parrot hoping for that exact behavior, and when it doesn’t happen, frustration, disappointment, or abandonment can follow. Parrots are individuals with unique personalities and learning styles, not guaranteed content creators. Understanding this protects both bird and human from unmet expectations.

• Solo free-flight risk
In nature, parrots fly in flocks for safety. A lone bird has fewer eyes scanning for danger and is far more vulnerable to predators and disorientation. Free-flying a single companion parrot introduces risks most people never consider.

12/07/2025

Buddy came out of his cage for the very first time! He’s also playing with toys and eating a healthy diet! Our friend who is fostering him for us told me yesterday that she loves him and wants to adopt him! We could not be happier for the little guy!!!

12/06/2025

Mr Hector

12/04/2025

When you have been wondering how the towel always ends up on the floor

Maggie the Mule

12/02/2025

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12/01/2025

Mr Buddy learning what good healthy food is all about!

12/01/2025

Once escapees from the pet trade, Los Angeles’s feral parrots have become a vibrant part of city life, and could even aid conservation in their native homelands

11/29/2025

Buddy is getting brave! Finally thinking about venturing out of his cage!
So far one of his favorite foods is blueberries :)