Parrot Hormones Explained with Exotic Vet Dr. Rachel Siu

<p>In this episode of the Squawk Global Podcast, we’re joined by exotic veterinarian <b>Dr. Rachel Siu</b> to talk about one of the biggest challenges parrot owners face: <b>hormones</b>.</p><p>We dive into why so many parrots are rehomed once they reach sexual maturity, the common hormonal behaviors owners mistake as “cute,” and what bird parents can do to reduce triggers at home. Dr. Siu also shares insight on egg laying, mating behaviors, sleep, diet, unsafe toys, Teflon dangers, rescue advocacy, and why parrots often arrive at the vet too late.</p><p>This episode is packed with practical education for both new and experienced bird owners.</p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Why parrots often change as they mature</li><li>Common signs of hormonal behavior in male and female birds</li><li>Egg laying, nesting, and species differences</li><li>How owners accidentally reinforce hormonal behavior</li><li>Why parrots get rehomed</li><li>The role of rescue, rehabilitation, and advocacy</li><li>Household dangers like Teflon and unsafe toy hardware</li><li>Diet mistakes owners commonly make</li><li>How much sleep parrots really need</li><li>Dr. Siu’s thoughts on wing clipping</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Guest:</b> Dr. Rachel Siu</p><p>Exotic veterinarian and exotic pet educator based in Dallas, Texas</p><p>Follow Dr. Rachel Siu on Social Media</p><p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/exotic.pet.vet'>exotic.pet.vet</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@exotic.pet.vet'>exotic.pet.vet</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRachel'>Dr. Rachel, Exotic Pet Vet</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/reptilevet'>Dr. Rachel, Exotic Pet Vet</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593035/support">Support the show</a></p><p>Our Mission:<br/>We’re dedicated to parrot rescue advocacy and education. Through Squawk Shop, we support rescue efforts with the hope that one day parrots will only exist in the wild where they belong.<br/><br/>You can find the full length video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel</p><p>YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@SquawkGlobal'>@SquawkGlobal</a><br/><br/>Follow Gizmo the Grey Bird<br/>Instagram/TikTok/Facebook/YouTube:  @gizmothegreybird<br/><br/>🛒 Shop: <a href='https://squawkshop.com/'>https://squawkshop.com</a><br/>📧 Contact: contact@squawkshop.com<br/><br/>#ParrotRescue #MacawRescue #RescueDontBuy #ParrotCare #BirdRescue #ExoticPets #AnimalRescue #ParrotTraining #MacawLife #RescueAdvocacy<br/><br/>If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help spread awareness about parrot rescue. 🦜💙</p>