Squawk Talk

Sandpaper and rough cement perches can harm a bird's feet. What vets warn, what is safe, and why a smooth-top pedicure perch used as one of several is the better option.

How to tell if your bird's nails are too long, what causes overgrowth, when to see an avian vet, and how the right perch helps keep nails conditioned.

A bird owner's gift guide to enrichment toys, foraging puzzles, and pedicure perches that match what the bird actually needs, with picks by budget and bird size.

A plain-language guide to choosing foraging toys for your bird: the main types, how to size and pick them, what materials to avoid, and how to start a hesitant forager.

Max and Angel became part of our family three years ago during 2020 when we were all experiencing life within our own homes and yards.  Pet rescues...

It does not take much research to find articles that discuss the potential risk of using galvanized chain in bird products.  Galvanizing chain prov...

Today we received a great note from a customer complementing our products and service.  But the true hero is Kelly who just rescued a Mealy Amazon from poor care.  People who open their hearts and homes to birds in need are amazing.  Here is Kelly's note.

Breaking Bad – Cockatoo Style

The "perfect" Cockatoo turns into a nightmare - Cujo style.  Big lessons for first time owners.

Is it possible to improve on the natural wooden perch?  We think so.  We have added patented pumice technology to Manzanita perches to offer all the benefits of wood and cement perches.  Now birds can have extra safety and nail health benefits of a textured grip in a natural wood perch.

The Common Swift spends 9 min or less a day perching during their annual Europe to Africa migrations (Source: National Geographic).  However, your ...

We just bought our first bird as a gently used model (aka re-homing with a fee).  This is how we ultimately researched and selected our Cockatoo and kicked off life as bird owners.

News - Laurel Creek Group LLC purchases Sweet Feet & Beak