Welcome to Flashywings...devoted to our parrots


	Our Parrots We share our lives with eight parrots of different shapes, sizes, sexes, ages and personalities. To learn more about each of our fascinating companions, select a link above or a photo from the right.

Welcome to James and Heather's Parrot Wings

Zoe

Zoe is a female blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna).

Zoe hatched in October 1997 and joined our flock in May 2005.

Phoebe

Phoebe is a female painted conure (Pyrrhura picta). Phoebe hatched on September 26, 2006 and joined our flock in January 2007.

Gandalf is a male Congo African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus). Gandalf hatched in June 1997 and joined our flock in September 1997.

Freddie

Freddie is a female green-cheeked conure (Pyrrhura molinae). Freddie hatched in March 2006 and joined our flock in July 2006.

Chloe

Chloe is a female Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis). Chloe hatched in April 2006 and joined our flock in December 2006.

Chili Pepper is a male Jenday conure (Aratinga jandaya). Chili Pepper hatched in August 1996 and joined our flock in November 1996.

Cameron is a male Congo African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus). Cameron hatched in 1994 and joined our flock in May 2002.

Buzz is a black-masked lovebird (Agapornis personata). Buzz hatched in 1996 and joined our flock in October 1996.

Please consider supporting a worthy bird organization like The Oasis Sanctuary.

Living with parrots

Parrots are engaging and fascinating creatures. Their personalities and needs differ based on their species, ages, and sexes.

Before you bring home a parrot, we urge you to research their unique requirements and make an informed decision.

Parrots are messy.

Parrots are noisy.

Parrots require a great deal of time and attention or they may suffer from behavioral problems.

Housing, feeding and vet care are more expensive than for other pets.

Parrots can live for decades.

Make sure you understand the commitment before you decide to bring home a parrot!

So why parrots?

A lot of people ask us why have parrots as companions and not dogs or cats or fish or any other pet?

We have found parrots to be the best companion animal we have ever lived with.

They offer friendship and companionship on their terms, not yours. One must earn their trust and love as it does not always come naturally.

They are smart, adaptable, funny, and challenging.

They are always surprising you, even after years of what you think is consistent behavior. They keep you on your toes.

Above all, they force you to live in the moment each and every day and enjoy each precious moment of life!