Parrots love sugary, sweet-tasting foods and will readily eat biscuits, often to excess. Unfortunately, regularly feeding parrots junk food leads to weight gain and poor underlying health. Parrots shouldn’t eat […]
Food And Nutrition
Significance of Parrots Ingesting Clay
Geophagy is a term used to describe the process of parrots ingesting clay. Experts believe that parrots eat clay to increase their sodium levels, especially when food is scarce. This […]
Can Parrots Eat Cashews? (Raw, Roasted, Salted + Seasoned)
Wild parrots rely on nuts, like cashews, for sustenance. However, you may be concerned about cashews’ fat and calorie content, especially for sedentary pet parrots. Cashews are good for parrots […]
27 Herbs Parrots Can Eat Safely (And Why!)
Parrots need a highly nutritious, balanced diet to stay healthy. One way to achieve this is to add fresh or dried herbs to their meals because they contain vitamins, minerals, […]
Can Parrots Drink Coffee? (How About Decaf?)
Parrots may grow interested in coffee due to its enticing smell or when they see you drinking a cup. Worryingly, just a small quantity of regular coffee can cause severe […]
Are Mushrooms Safe for Parrots? (Cooked vs. Raw)
Most wild varieties of mushrooms are poisonous for humans and birds alike. Even edible mushrooms can contain agaritine, hydrazine, and formaldehyde. While humans can consume these toxic compounds in small […]