As a veterinarian, I’m frequently asked whether pet birds like parrots, songbirds, waterfowl and poultry can catch bird flu. There are also concerns over whether bird flu is transmissible to […]
Health And Wellness
Why Do Parrots Regurgitate Their Food?
You may be concerned that regurgitation resembles vomiting, gagging, or choking. A parrot may regurgitate on its owner, a mirror, or toys, leaving you completely non-plussed. Parrots regurgitate partially digested […]
How Does Smoking Affect Parrots? (Cigarette + Tobacco Fumes)
We’re all aware of the dangers of passive smoking. Unfortunately, cigarettes, cigars, and pipes pose a much greater risk to pet birds, especially as they’re caged and can’t leave the […]
Parrot Stopped Talking! Can Parrots Lose Their Voice?
You’ll feel concerned when a parrot stops talking or refuses to speak. However, it’s unlikely the parrot has permanently lost its voice. Usually, following adjustments, the parrot will be able […]
Is Parrot Poop Supposed To Smell Bad?
Parrots’ waste shouldn’t have a distinctive smell, especially from a distance. Foods like seeds, pellets, fruits, and vegetables don’t cause smelly waste in pet birds. If a parrot’s poop smells […]
Why Is My Parrot Drooling? (Canker in Birds)
It may seem harmless to find a parrot drooling, but this isn’t the case. A parrot’s beak and tongue are almost always dry, especially the tip of the tongue. Parrots […]
What Are Stress Bars on Parrots’ Feathers?
Stress bars are black lines that run perpendicularly across parrots’ feathers, especially the tail and wings. Some parrots initially develop spots and speckles rather than prominent lines. Stress lines form […]
Why Did My Parrot Throw Up (Vomit)?
Parrots regurgitate undigested food as a sign of courtship, while vomiting is the body rejecting food before it has been fully digested. This leads to an involuntary expulsion of food […]
Parrot Nostril Problems Explained
A parrot’s nostrils are called nares, located on the cere (the fleshy, bulbous top of the upper beak). The nares allow it to inhale and exhale without opening its beak […]
Bumblefoot in Parrots: Symptoms, Causes + Treatment
All psittacine birds can be affected by bumblefoot, but large parrot species are most vulnerable. Bumblefoot (ulcerative pododermatitis) is a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction that causes painful sores and […]
Can Parrots Get Fat? How To Tell If A Bird Is Overweight!
The signs of obesity in parrots can be difficult to see because their feathers conceal the excess weight. Unfortunately, many owners fail to notice that their parrots are getting fat. […]
Parrot Beak Color Change – Why it Happens + What It Means!
A parrot’s beak color is species-specific. Due to genetics, each species has pigments responsible for the beak’s color, just as they have different feather colors. We assume that parrots’ beaks […]