Sour crop (crop stasis) is observed in hand-reared chicks due to unsuitable feeding techniques. Adult birds can also develop sour crop due to bacterial and viral infections. A parrot with […]
Health And Wellness
Can My Parrot Catch Bird Flu? (Avian Influenza)
As a veterinarian, I’m often asked if pet parrots (Psittaciformes) can catch bird flu (avian influenza.) I also encounter concerns over whether bird flu can be passed on to humans. […]
Why Do Parrots Regurgitate Their Food?
Male parrots regurgitate partially digested food when courting females. Both genders regurgitate to feed their young, provide sustenance for themselves, expel bad food, and gain temporary stress relief. Parrots regurgitate […]
How Does Smoking Affect Parrots?
Never smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other tobacco products around parrots. The inhalation of tobacco smoke, nicotine, tar, and toxic particulates and gases critically endangers birds’ lives. Exposing parrots to […]
Parrot Stopped Talking! Can Parrots Lose Their Voice?
You’ll feel concerned if a parrot stops talking or refuses to speak. That said, it’s unlikely the parrot has permanently lost its voice. Usually, following adjustments, the parrot will speak […]
Is Parrot Poop Supposed To Smell Bad? (Normal vs. Abnormal)
No, healthy parrot poop doesn’t smell bad. Of course, the odor of bird feces may be affected by diet. If a parrot’s poop smells like sulfur, it may have eaten […]