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Enjoy Summer with a Pak-O-Bird Carrier!

2010-05-14T07:05:00.001-07:00

Take your bird out on adventures this summer with the Pak-O-Bird Carrier! This heavy duty carrier is available in mutiple sizes, colors, and designs; and features Stainless Steel Mesh screening to keep your bird from chewing her way out while still enabling her to see out and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of summer! What a perfect way for you and your bird to enjoy the fun of summer together with festivals, bike rides, rollerblading, hiking, walking, camping, and more!

Pak-o-Birds are the most innovative light-weight carriers for travel with pet birds in comfort and safety. They come in three standard sizes and many custom designs. For leisure walking, as a mobile home for short stay in friend's house or hotels, Pak-o-Birds make it all possible. They can be carried as a front pouch, backpack, shoulder bag or in a stroller for one or more birds. Let's include your feathery friends in the next trip! These carriers are serious strength and versatility- The included dragonwood perch provides natural contour so her feet won't get sore, and the slightly smaller diameter of the perch allows to your bird easy grippage as you trek through uneven terrain.

The two included Stainless Steel coop cups are easily removed by you, but unremovable for her- and provide you with easy refills of food and water throughout the day. The roll-down privacy drapes offer your bird a cozy, secure retreat for the night while you continue to enjoy your day by experiencing nightlife. While you watch the fireworks or laser light show, your bird will be achieving a restful sleep, unbothered, in her private, dark carrier.

The plastic floor piece is easily removed while you're bird is still using the carrier for quick cleaning, on the go. Simply slide out the floor panel piece, wipe it clean, replace & you're ready to go!

In addition to all the other great features of this Pak-O-Bird Carrier, the backpack straps are triple layer cotton-poly mixture to provide you and your back with unparalleled comfort, all day long!

You won't even know you have a bird on your back, the way these carriers sit on the comfortable, cushioned straps!The Pak-O-Bird Carriers are second to none in quality and functionality- If you're looking for a backpack bird carrier, look no further! These truly heavy duty carriers will offer you and your feathered companion a lifetime of use!

Entertainment and Chewing Issue: Hang a bird toy or two to the D-rings on the support panels can keep the bird busy and away from chewing the carrier. To keep the toys from swinging widely and hitting the bird when the carrier is in motion , tie a string to the toy and thread the string to two small rings perpendicular to the large D-rings. For the big chewers, add the optional wide panel set that covers the zipper and seam of the front window mesh. These panels can be unsnapped and replaced very easily.

Food and Water: Each Pak-o-Bird comes with a dragon wood perch and two 5 oz. stainless steel cups for food and water. A large grommet is on one side for inserting the dispensing valve or tube of a water bottle strapped on to the outside.

Safety and Comfort Features: All zippers have an auto-lock device that stops the zipper from sliding without lifting the puller and prevents accidental escape. Two loops or sleeves in the back allow the carrier to be strapped to the seatbelt in the back seat or around the front passenger seat by a separate strap. Two reflective strips on the front of the carrier make the carrier visible at night. All metal fasteners used in the interior are made with no lead and zinc. The back of the carrier as well as the front/back straps are padded for your comfort.

Cleaning and Storage: With the semi-rigid support panels and bars detached, the carrier can be unzipped and open up flat for a complete cleaning and easy storage. For regular cleaning, unattach the small corner flaps and unzip the side to remove the floor panel. The carrier can be water-hosed inside out.

Maintenance: Various reinforcements have been added to the carrier's structure to prevent the plastic inserts from warping over time. To maintain the carrier's shape, when not in use, please unzip the entire carrier, detach the support panels and store it in a flat configuration. Creases created on the stainless steel mesh are not reversible, please handle the mesh with care.

Awards: Pak-o-Birds was granted a patent and won two important awards in 2008: The Editor's Choice by Pet Products News International and Best In Show in the bird category at the 2008 Global Pet Expo by American Pet Products Association and more!

Damages: A lot of parrot owners are concerned with damages related to their birds chewing the Pak-O-Bird Carriers. The manufacturer of these carriers is highly innovative and has created these carriers to be as damage-proof as they possibly can be. The mesh of these carriers is made of stainless steel, and most of the interior is lined in plastic braces, which not only stiffen the carriers for added protection from sides caving in, but also cleverly hide the seams and stiching from your bird's beak. If you have an extremely inquisitive chewer, you don't need to miss out on the benefits of these Pak-O-Birds, as you can purchase an additional brace that hides the only remaining area to be chewed from your bird's beak.

Plus, should you make the investment in a Pak-O-Bird only for your bird to destroy a part of it; the manufacturer will repair damages for a small fee, making your carrier like new again!

Click here to shop for Pak-O-Bird carriers and Pak-O-Bird Airline Carriers.

Celebrate Earth Day with our Eco-Friendly Supplies!

2010-04-22T05:30:00.000-07:00

Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate our planet by cleaning and protecting our environment and the creatures in it. The celebration of Earth Day began in 1963 when a former U.S. senator, Gaylord Nelson, began to worry about the condition of the planet and the creatures who inhabit it. It took Nelson 7 years to institute the holiday; and on April 22nd, 1970 the first Earth Day celebration was finally held. Spectacular sucess was underway, and now in 2010 over 20 million demonstrators and thousands of schools participate in the annual vow to protect the sustainability, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the planet we call Home.

Here at ParrotWorld.net, animals & the environment are two of our top priorities. We want to boost your efforts to help the planet by offering you our favorite Eco-Friendly products and other supplies at rock-bottom prices! (See coupon code, below)

In addition, we will be participating in the Animal Humane Society's 36th annual Walk for Animals this May. With five Twin Cities locations, they care for nearly 35,000 unwanted, homeless, and neglected companion animals each year. These animals rely on our support and anything you can give to help us reach out goal will make a big difference in their lives. Please support us - and the animals - with a donation by selecting the "make a donation in my honor" button on the link. Together, our efforts will make a big difference!

Click Here to Sponsor Us at the Walk!

Made of 100% recyclable material, these perches provide all the benefits of an ordinary perch, while saving the environment from the destructive consequences of wood harvesting and the accumulation of non-recyclable materials. The natural contour of these perches massages your bird's feet, providing orthapedic benefits.

Polly's is committed to protecting the earth's forests and wildlife. As part of their ongoing efforts, they've created a line of wood-inspired perches without harming a single tree. The Eco Perch combines the benefits of a nail-trimming with the beauty of a natural looking branch. Together, we can make a difference.

*Orthopedic, nail-trimming perch

*Designed to comfort & condition foot pads

*Made from 100% recyclable material

*No trees were harmed in the making of this perch

*This perch is 100% recyclable. When it is time to replace this perch, return it to Polly's and we will recycle all the materials.

*A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this perch will be used to plant a tree to help reverse the damage done to the earth's woodlands and rain forests.

Eco Perches > >

Want a more environmentally friendly substitute for wood? Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, gaining nearly a foot and a half per day! What material is more suitable for a bird that can chew up to a pound and a half of wood per day than a plant that grows a foot and a half per day? None! These bamboo shoot swings are constructed completely of chewable, environmental friendly bamboo and non-toxic metal. You can give this swing to your bird with the peace of mind that by doing so, you haven't inhibited her natural habitat in any way. These swings are not only friendly to the environment, but they're super sweet to your wallet. Most wooden swings cost up to TWICE as much as these similarly sized Bamboo swings!

Go-Green Bamboo Swings > >

Camicide is a botanical, eco-friendly, & pet-safe alternative to ordinary pesticides, in that the active ingredient is pyrethrins, an extract from the chrysanthemum flower. Pyrethrins effect the nervous system of cold blooded animals (insects) causing paralysis and death.

Camicide is the best method available for controlling bugs that flourish around your pet bird feed and seed!

Why Use Camicide?

*Camicide is bird safe when used as directed

*Camicide is made from botanicals

*Time released; use Camicide every three months

*Camicide has a two year shelf life when stored out of direct sunlight

Caution: Do not spray on or around birds. Not safe for fish or reptiles.

Camicide Pet-Safe Insecticide > >

Looking for effective, eco-friendly, non-toxic pest control to deter infestations of unwanted critters, while keeping your own beloved critters and the environment safe from the noxious fumes of deadly chemicals often found in large quantities of harmful insecticides?

Look no further! We carry non-toxic, fume-free traps for almost every type of insect:

View All Pet-Safe Insect Traps > >

Looking for effective, eco-friendly, non-toxic pest control to deter infestations of unwanted critters, while keeping your own beloved critters and the environment safe from the noxious fumes of deadly chemicals often found in large quantities of harmful insecticides?
Look no further! We carry non-toxic, fume-free traps for almost every type of insect:

Fruit Fly Trap / Decorative Glass Fruit fly Trap
Decorative Glass Moth Trap
Flour Moth Trap
Birdseed Moth Trap
Lady Bug Trap
Misquito & Flying Insect Trap

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2010-04-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

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Get Your FREE Autographed Good Bird Inc. DVD!

2010-02-28T09:58:00.001-08:00

All through the month of March, your purchase of any Good Bird Inc. merchandise qualifies you to receive a FREE copy of a Good Bird Inc. DVD, signed by Barbara Heidenreich, herself!

Qualifying merchandise:
Good Bird! Book
Understanding Parrot Body Languge DVD
Parrot Behavior & Training HD DVD
Training Your Parrot for the Veterinary Exam DVD
Get Your Bird Back! DVD

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING...

"I watched Barbara Heidenreich's Understanding Parrot Body Language DVD to help gain a better understanding of how my rescued Molluccan Cockatoo was feeling. My Cockatoo was biting me and everyone who tried to approach her, including the bird behaviorist that we enlisted to help us out. I just couldn't understand it, I had tried everything and read every book I could find to no avail. But this DVD helped me understand the reasons behind the reactions, so that I could avoid putting my bird in situations where she felt threatened enough to bite us. What's more, we learned that she was masking her defensive postures after years and years of humans having ignored her distress cues! After the success we had with this DVD, we're going to go ahead and buy all the rest of Barbara's DVD's in the collection!"
- Tracy G. from Peoria, IL

"I absolutely loved the information in Barbara Heidenreich's Good Bird! book. I hope that what I've learned will help deter any behavioral problems we might encounter in the future. I'll definitely keep this book handy, just in case!!" - Sierra M. from Corpus Christi, AZ.

"I can't thank you enough for the super fast shipping on the Get Your Bird Back DVD. When Rio flew away, I felt so hopeless and I didn't know where to go from there. I feel I would never have seen Rio again if it weren't for this DVD! It's too bad that I had to wait until my bird had flown off before seeing it. The information was invaluable in finding poor Rio, and I bet I would've found him days earlier, had I of seen this DVD!!" - Mike N. from Vacaville, CA.

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Spread the Love this V-Day!

2010-02-01T07:52:00.000-08:00

Start off your Valentine's Day right with these beautiful, festive toys and treats, galore! Plus, don't forget that all toy orders totaling $99+ receive FREE SHIPPING!

Love Links

A chain of beautiful pink, magenta and red hearts! Show your bird how much you love her with Love Links! Love Links are a fun, safe bird toy that will entertain your feathered companion in or out of his cage! Hang Love Links inside the cage to provide your bird with a place to swing and climb. Link two or more together for extra fun! Or disconnect the links to use as hand-held toys or perch spinners. Love Links are made from durable, bird-safe, FDA-approved plastic. The small size makes them safe for medium and larger sizes of parrots, because providing Links too large can be hazardous to your bird.

Click here to purchase.

Rose Bouquet

Nothing says LOVE like a dozen long stemmed roses, even if they happen to be made out of your bird's favorite raffia. These beautiful rose bouqets will prove to your bird just how adoring you are of their antics and how you appreciate their delightful outlook, and how they cheer you up on your bad days.

These bouqets are available in two sizes to suit small and large birds, alike!

Click here to purchase.

Enhanced New Website Features!

2010-01-18T07:46:00.000-08:00

With the New Year comes innovative changes. We're thrilled to introduce you to our enhanced new storefront! Read about our upgraded features and then come test drive them on our site. We're sure you'll agree that these features reinvent eShopping from a chore to an experience!

Optimized Search Refinement
We have improved search features that'll help you find what you are looking for more efficiently. Now, you can narrow your search results by brand, manufacturer, price and more!

MyRewards™ Loyalty Program
Why not earn back some of what you spend? With the implementation of this highly requested feature, you can now register for our rewards program that allows our loyal customers to earn points toward store credit for future purchases!

See Below For Details!

AddThis™ Integration
We have implemented the very popular 3rd Party Application, AddThis™, to our product pages so you can Bookmark and Share our products on over 50 social networking sites including but not limited to Twitter, AIM, Facebook, Blogger, Bebo, and Kaboodle!
Gift Registry IntegrationOur enhanced site now has gift registry in which you can add items to a Wishpot.com account! With Wishpot, you can add items from many different merchants throughout the Internet to organize and build your own registry.

Optimized Add-To-Cart
The "Soft Add To Cart" is a function which allows you to quickly see a summary of your cart details without browsing away from the page you are currently viewing. No longer will you be bogged down by being redirected to the 'View Cart' page after adding each item to your cart!

Alternate Color/Size Views
All through 2010, we will be hard at work optimizing our product description pages to allow you to easily see items in different colors and sizes! Simply by clicking an icon that represents either a size or a color, you will automatically change the main product picture to your preferred color or size so that you will know exactly what your item will look like in any size or color!

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For every US Dollar spent at ParrotWorld.net, you earn 1 point automatically. 20 points=$1Once you rack up a couple hundred (or thousand) points, you redeem your points for store credit to use towards future purchases.

So how much do you spend on bird supplies, food, toys, and cages per year? A few thousand? You could earn hundreds of dollars in FREE bird supplies each year just for buying what you already buy!

To start earning points today, sign up for a free account with ParrotWorld.net!

Countdown to 2010!

2009-12-28T12:10:00.000-08:00

In a few short days, the ball will once again receed in Times Square, signaling the end of the first decade of the New Millenium. With a decade chalk full of memorable events such as the "Y2K" scare, the tragedy of 9/11, hurricane Katrina, the swine flu epidemic, the economic recession and the historic presidential election behind us, we move forward into 2010 with hopes of enjoying what the new decade has to offer.

To kick off the New Year celebrations, we're taking a stroll down Reflection Road to show you the twelve hottest products of 2009! Plus, use the attached coupon codes (in link) to save money on any bedazzling buys, valid through into the new year.

BONUS: All orders totaling $50.00+ will include a FREE Lafeber's Make-Your-Own Treats Kit! Hurry! This offer's only good while supplies last! See attached coupon for details. (in link)

Countdown the 12 Most Popular Items of '09, Plus Get the Coupon!

Tis the Season for Savings!

2009-12-15T08:44:00.001-08:00

We've got gifts for everybirdie at ParrotWorld.net! Come check out our huge selection of discount Christmas Toys, as well as Stocking Stuffers, Parrot-Phernilia and more! If you can't decide what to get them this year, give them the gift of choice with one of our Gift Certificates!

This Holiday Season, we sponsored the first annual Save-A-Bird Secret Santa gift exchange and it went swimmingly. We're right on deadline, everyone has sent out their gifts to their recipient; so they should all arrive in perfect time for the Holidays! Plus, we've already got next year's donation recipient lined up, check out the foster program at Parrot Adoption & Education Program (PAEP) when you're looking to adopt or foster your next bird!

Plus, stock up on all this season's most sought-after merchandise to keep those feathery bundles of joy all warm and cozy on these cold winter nights! Check out the ever popular Thermo Heated Perches, Sherpa lined Avian Haven Huts and nuritious and warm Cook & Serve foods!

And check out Sparx, cozying up on Saturday night:

Ginger Birdiebread Recipe - This delicious, festive recipe will warm your cold bird to the core! Delicious ginger will explode in his little beak, making it easy to slip in nutritional supplements and extra healthy snacks! Plus, you might even get to try a taste!

Thanksgiving Cook-Off!

2009-10-30T12:11:00.000-07:00

This year, we're going to spice things up! Show off your favorite recipe that you cook for your bird, and you could win FREE PRIZES! We're accepting any type of recipe, from BirdieBread/Muffins to mashes, mixes or popsicles! So be creative, and get cookin'!

PRIZES:
The three top winners will be given a free Lafeber's Nutri-Forage Make Your Own Treats kit, and the first place's winning recipe will be featured on our website, in our Holiday Edition Newsletter, on our brochures/catalogs and right here on our blog!

TO JOIN THE COOK-OFF:
Submit your favorite, original bird recipe(s) on of this form: http://www.parrotworld.net/Submit-Your-Bird-Friendly-Recipes-s/5807.htm
(Please fill out a new form PER recipe entry. You can submit as many recipes as you'd like!)

Submit your entry on or before December 7th, 2009 in order to be elligable to win prizes.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

2009-09-28T08:28:00.000-07:00

When carving your Jack-O-Lantern this Halloween, save your Pumpkin's seeds and make delicious bird treats out of them, instead!

Full of flavor, these little seeds pack a great big punch that our birds [and we] cannot resist! Collect all your pumpkin's seeds into a bowl and submerge with water. Soaking the seeds is a neccesarry step in roasting the seeds, since the water they absorb while soaking will steam-cook them instead of drying them out. You want your seeds to be not-too-squishy, not-too-crunchy after roasting.

To keep your seeds underwater, you can set a concave strainer or collander on top of them, in the bowl to circumvent your seeds from floating at the top of the water. You can cut up a green or red pepper and place in the water to give your seeds more flavor. Our parrots have relatively few taste buds compared to us, so spicy foods that seem potent to us barely taste at all to our birds. Or, you can dust them with Chili Powder before cooking to give them an extra kick!

Let them soak for a full 24 hours, and then drain the water. Place the seeds on a greased or lined cookie sheet and bake at 250 degrees until crisp and golden on the outside. Let cool and serve to your bird in foraging toys such as the Carousel Foraging Toy or Learn & Turn Logs.

Image compliments of Hardcore Herbivore

Spooktacular Collection

2009-09-27T13:32:00.000-07:00

The festivities of Halloween decorating are in full-swing, and Sparx our resident Quaker Parrot is surely enjoying her own brand of decoration - Cage Decorating! Yes, with our exclusive Spooktacular Collection, parronts and their feathered counterparts can now enjoy decorating their bird's cage for this spooky season with our full line of Halloween bird toys!

With great new toys like "Boo! Balls," "Craze Cage," "Birdie Brew," and "Trick-Or-Tweet" for them to forage with and destroy, you can keep your bird's mind occupied while you're busy enjoying all that this fun Holiday has to offer. And to accommodate the shorter days and longer nights, let them wind down in a "Haunted Hut" or on a "Bewitched Branch."

Sparx has been busily tearing the black and orange crinkle paper out of her Halloween toys, and loving every minute of it. It's times like these she's grateful to be the Head of our Product Development team!

Be sure to check out the great new toys, today!