Olives (Olea europaea) are small stone fruits (drupes) related to mangoes and peaches. Green and black olives have similar nutritional profiles. However, green olives are healthier because they contain more […]
Food And Nutrition
Is Aloe Vera Safe for Parrots? (Juice To Drink + Spray for The Skin)
Most of the aloe vera plant is safe and healing for parrots. Aloe vera gel may heal wounds, stop feather picking, boost the immune system, treat damaged claws, and soothe […]
Is Guava Good for Parrots?
Guava (Psidium guayava) is a delicious and flavorful tropical fruit from the Myrtaceae family. Adding guava to a parrot’s diet allows it to benefit from the fruit’s nutrient-rich flesh, skin, […]
How Long Can Parrots Survive Without Water? (What Can I Do?)
A healthy adult parrot may survive for 24-72 hours without water, but it’ll show signs of dehydration and declining health long before it dies. Smaller parrots will succumb sooner, usually […]
Is Bamboo Safe for Parrots? (How To Prepare Bamboo for Birds)
Cooked bamboo shoots have a slightly earthy, woody, and nutty flavor, so many parrots like the taste. Birds also enjoy the texture of cooked bamboo because it’s slightly crunchy. However, […]
Why Is Avocado Deadly To Parrots? (Avoid This Toxic Food!)
Avocados are a rich and flavorful pitted fruit. However, some owners make the mistake of feeding avocados to parrots, failing to realize how harmful it is to their health. Never […]
Do Parrots Need Grit or Gravel? (Why Psittacines MUST Avoid It!)
Grit is a fine sand, rock, or gravel consumed by some bird species, like chickens, to assist with the breakdown of food. They use grit and the gizzard to grind […]
Can Parrots Eat Carrots? (Are Cooked or Raw Carrots Better?)
Parrots should eat raw or cooked carrots because they’re among the best sources of beta-carotene (an orange or red pigment called carotenoids), preventing vitamin A deficiencies (hypovitaminosis A). The antioxidant-rich […]
Is My Parrot Dehydrated? (10 Dehydration Signs + Symptoms)
Parrots are instinctively driven to hide illnesses, which they do to avoid being perceived as easy prey by predators. Unfortunately for parrot owners, dehydration can be difficult to identify in […]
Can Parrots Eat Cheese? (Lactose Intolerance + Dairy)
Some parrots like the rich, creamy taste of cheese. If a parrot smells cheese, it might squawk to tell you it would like to partake. However, cheese (cooked or uncooked) […]
20 Vegetables Parrots Can Eat (And Why!)
Vegetables should account for 5-10% of a parrot’s diet. Unfortunately, not all vegetables are safe to feed parrots, as some contain harmful compounds or can only be eaten in small […]
Can Parrots Eat Crackers? (Prawn, Saltine, Ritz, Cream Crackers)
One of the first things you might teach a parrot is, “Polly want a cracker?” You see it in movies, books, and TV shows, so understandably believe that crackers are […]