New Members Introduction Area

If you have just joined and would like to introduce yourself then you are welcome to do so here. If you are having trouble finding the information that you need one of us will be glad to help. WELCOME TO OUR PARROTY PLACE :)

News & Announcements

Parrot-Link Newsletters

Seasonal Greetings & Celebrations!

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, Solstices and anything else you care to celebrate .... here's the place to post (open to all levels of membership)

How-To/How Do I? (Technical Help Using The Forum)

This section has basic help on some of the aspects/abilities of our forum

Suggestion Box

This is your chance to influence the future development of the site. If you have any ideas or constructive criticisms then please leave them here. (One suggestion per thread will be a real help in getting your ideas noticed)

Common Registration Problems

Please read if you should encounter problems when registering.

PARROT-LINK INFORMATION TOPICS

Want to know something specific? Try here - well worth a read. This is a Read Only section.

Topic of the Week.

Each week we will be entering a new topic

Contact/Info/Help Wanted

Please post contact/help wanted notices about anything parrot related here.

Feeding Parrots

Would you like advice on feeding your parrot? Have you some good advice to offer? All topics connected with feeding parrots here please.

Living with Parrots

Here's a place to share all the daily joys/issues of parrots - funny/sad stories, what-if's and how-to's, pics, new behaviours, first words etc. (Parrot related topics only please)

Parrot Owner's Diaries

This section is designed for individual owners to be able to have a thread each and share with us a running commentary of life with their birds. Pet owners, breeders etc - all are welcome

Lories and Lorikeets

Over the past 10 years the numbers of these birds kept in the UK has crashed, for various reasons. If you keep/breed Lories and Lorikeets, your input will be greatly appreciated.

Parrots in the Media

Please post those parroty news items, television programmes and other media related stories here. (Please remember to add the link to the article/item/story etc)

Children's Corner

This is where the younger generation can post about life with their birds ... hopes, dreams experiences etc and etc. (Please note: posts from all/any posters will be edited by our Moderating Team whenever deemed necessary in order to keep this section on track for all)

Avian Vets

Are you looking for an Avian Vet? Would you like to recommend an Avian Vet? Are YOU an Avian Vet? This is the place to be. The guidance given here does not replace that of a qualified vet whose advice should always be sought.

Hitching a lift

If you can help move a bird from A to B, are planning a long journey with an empty vehicle, or need bird(s) moved then please post here. Please remember that Parrot-Link cannot be responsible for any agreement(s) that you may enter into.

Bird Keeping & the Law

This section is designed to help keep members aware of rules and regulations affecting them. (Please feel free to ask questions but note that this section is for passing information not debating)

Holiday/Boarding

If you want to find someone to look after your bird(s) or are able to offer a service, post here. This is for private use only - if you are a business please ensure you have Trader level membership before offering your service here. (Please add either WANTED or OFFERED and a location to the topic title to help other readers) This is purely a contact point and Parrot-Link accepts no responsibility for any arrangements made or service received

Places to visit

A useful list of places to visit where you will be able to see Parrots and other birds. We have included places outside the UK for those of you who actually do manage to have holidays!

Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease (PBFD)

A place to come to share experiences and seek advice on PBFD

Breeders Corner

This section is for breeders to contact each other to pass information, to exchange stock etc. It is important for breeders to cooperate to ensure the long term survival of some species in the UK. (It is not a sales area )

Breeders Directory

The aim is to link buyers DIRECTLY with breeders. So please could you follow these guidelines. Only list the birds you actually breed, if you rear chicks for other people then please make this clear. This is a list......you can contact the breeder via the buttons directly below the post. IF YOU ARE FOUND TO BE SELLING UN-WEANED CHICKS YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM THE SITE.

Rescues, Sanctuaries and Related Welfare Issues

Rescues, Sanctuaries and Related Welfare Issues

Parrots and Birds LOST & FOUND

Please post 'parrots lost/found' notices here.

Parrots and Birds STOLEN

Please post 'parrots stolen' notices here.

Parrots for Sale (AVIARY/BREEDING)

Please put your 'aviary and/or breeding' adverts here. WARNING: it is illegal to sell/buy unweaned baby parrots (1951 Pet Animals Act & confirmed by DEFRA). ANYONE FOUND TO BE DOING SO WILL BE BANNED FROM THE SITE.

Parrots for Sale (PETS)

Please put your 'pet parrots for sale' adverts here. WARNING: it is illegal to sell/buy unweaned baby parrots (1951 Pet Animals Act & confirmed by DEFRA). ANYONE FOUND TO BE DOING SO WILL BE BANNED FROM THE SITE.

Equipment for Sale

Parrot cages, brooders, incubators etc - please place equipment adverts here. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SECTION IS FOR PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND NOT FOR BUSINESS ADVERTS.

Parrots Wanted

Please post your 'parrots wanted' adverts here.

Equipment Wanted

Parrot cages, brooders, incubators etc - if you want it, post here.

Birds for Rehoming or Exchange

Please use this section only if you are genuinely rehoming parrots/parrotlike free or if you simply want to exchange birds of a species for breeding projects etc. Parrot-link accept no responsibility for any rehomings or exchanges.

Free Stuff and Swaps Offered (not birds)

You can use this section if you have any equipment (books, toys, cages etc) that you would like to give away or exchange. It is acceptable to ask for postage costs or travel costs but no selling in this section. Please do not place wanted adverts here.NO BIRDS PLEASE.

Topics & Chat of General Interest

Post general (non-parrot) stuff here please.

Soapbox

If there is something specific (but not parrot related) you would like to rant about, use this Soapbox to 'get it off your chest'.

The Book Club

Are you an avid reader? Would you like to share your favourite books with other members? This is the place for you.

The Funny Farm

Here's we can share a good giggle with jokes, amusing pics, funny stories etc and play forum word games. Please remember this is a child friendly forum. ABSOLUTELY NO ADULTS-ONLY CONTENT!

General Pet/Wildlife (non-parrot)

Threads/help/queries relating to other pets and wildlife (NON-PARROT) can be posted here Please note the advice shared here should never take the place of taking your bird/animal to your own Vet and the forum accepts no responsibility.

In Memoriam

This section is for those who have had a loved pet pass on. Please feel free to post pictures and memories of your cherished furry or feathered ones. (this is a read-only section, each thread will be locked once posted but members can contact the poster via our PM system or by email) This section is open for all levels of membership to use