National Parrot Awareness Week 2023

Promoting Excellent Husbandry & Welfare for Captive Parrotlike Birds

People love to have caged birds at home for many reasons. You may love the company or the special relationship that can develop. Some of the typical birds that people tend to have at home are highly intelligent, and such as the parrot, they can even learn how to speak. There are many pet food, treats and toy suppliers meeting the needs of caged birds, such as the parrot.

Parrots are highly intelligent and social birds known for their vibrant colours and ability to mimic human speech. They inhabit tropical and subtropical regions around the world and are found in a variety of ecosystems such as rainforests, savannas, and coastal areas. Unfortunately, many parrot species face numerous threats, including habitat loss, illegal trade, and poaching.

Conservation organisations and researchers work tirelessly to protect parrot populations and their habitats. Parrot Awareness Week is one such initiative that aims to increase public awareness about these issues.

The number of birds being kept as pets has increased substantially in the past decade – and especially so since the recent pandemic. It is estimated that there are 1.3 million indoor birds (excluding domestic fowl and pigeons) according to research from Pet Food Manufacturers Association (now UK Pet Food) (August 2021)

Parrot Awareness Week has been launched in 2023 to promote improving welfare for pet parrot-like birds. Over the course of the week 2nd July – 8th July, the aim is to highlight several important themes with respect to parrot welfare in captivity, to help owners provide their parrots with the best care possible. Themes covered include Nutrition, UVB/Sunlight, Enrichment, Insurance and Healthcare.

The week has been spearheaded by the Parrot Society UK a registered charity, in partnership with UK Pet Food, Petcover Group and helped by a group of dedicated volunteers, including several avian veterinary professionals, to help get the information out there. The week will culminate at the Pet Parrot Gathering – an event hosted by the Parrot Society and held at Stafford County Showground on the 8th of July 2023, that will feature a symposium of talks from prominent figures in the field of parrot care and welfare.

For more details see parrotawarenessweek.com