Vegetables are a healthy and nutritious addition to you parrot’s diet. They contain many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which support the overall health of your bird. Many parrots who have not been exposed to a varied diet previously may be wary of trying new things, however there are lots of different ways to encourage yourContinue reading “How to Get Your Bird to Eat Vegetables – Parrot Diet Conversion Tips”
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10 Ways to Get Your Pet Parrot to Exercise!
Physical exercise and mental stimulation are both essential for all parrots. Many people only think of flying when it comes to exercising your bird, but there’s much more that you can offer your feathered friend:
Pumpkins for Parrots!
It’s pumpkin season! One of our favourite times of the year, and you can get your bird involved in the festivities too by offering pumpkin to them! Pumpkins are packed full of nutrition including lots of vitamin A which is essential for eye health. Many pet birds are deficient in vitamin A so it’s importantContinue reading “Pumpkins for Parrots!”
All About Parrot Poop and Parrot Poop Guide!
We can learn a lot about our parrot’s health by examining their poops. A healthy parrot poop is made up of three components: faeces which are tubular like structures and usually green or brown in colour, urates which are solidified uric acid and are cream or white in colour, and urine which is the liquidContinue reading “All About Parrot Poop and Parrot Poop Guide!”
Signs of a Sick or Ill Bird:
Parrots are prey animals, which means if they show any sign of weakness in the wild, they will be more likely to be attacked by predators. For this reason, our pet birds will also often hide signs of illness for as long as possible until they are very unwell. Becoming familiar with the signs ofContinue reading “Signs of a Sick or Ill Bird:”
