Companion Parrots Re-homed Teaches Basic Care, Enrichment, and Adoption in Parrot 101

Companion Parrots Re-homed delivered its Parrot 101 course on March 14, 2026, walking prospective guardians through the fundamentals of pet-bird ownership in a session that ran from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern. The class is one of two courses required before any adoption through the organization can be completed, the other being Avian Health & Wellness.

Parrot 101 covers a range of foundational topics: health, nutrition, outfitting the cage, sexual behaviors, and alleviators. The companion course, Avian Health & Wellness, goes deeper into medical territory, teaching students to recognize signs of illness, understand what distinguishes an avian vet from a general practice veterinarian, identify household hazards, and learn about zoonotic diseases. A third course, Avian Behavior, is also part of the curriculum, with additional courses potentially required depending on the specific bird being adopted.

Companion Parrots Re-homed positions itself as "an institution of higher education for pet-bird owners located within Parrot University," and frames the education model around a clear premise: "an educated pet-bird owner is more likely to share a long-term relationship with their bird." The organization draws a direct line between owner education and reduced relinquishment, noting that too many bird owners feel surrendering their companion is their only option when problems arise.

All courses at the CPR Education Center are taught by volunteer instructors, and all are free to attend, though donations are welcomed and go directly toward the care of birds in CPR's program. Sessions typically run approximately two hours and are held at various times throughout the month, open to new and experienced bird owners alike, not only those pursuing adoption.

Anyone who needs to cancel is asked to do so in advance out of respect for the volunteer instructors. Questions can be directed to education@companionparrots.org.