All owners want to prolong their parrots’ lifespan through healthy lifestyles and dietary choices, but veterinary check-ups and medical intervention are sometimes required. Parrots can develop life-threatening diseases like polyomavirus […]
Health And Wellness
Can Chickens Spread Disease To Parrots?
Due to their contrasting diet and lifestyle requirements, parrots and chickens seldom live together. However, some owners allow parrots to mix with chickens for companionship. If parrots and chickens are […]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Parrots (CO Risk in Pet Birds)
If a parrot inhales CO, it’s likely to get carbon monoxide poisoning. Birds have highly efficient and complex respiratory systems that are extremely vulnerable to harmful gases and fumes. Parrots […]
Can Parrots Have Separation Anxiety?
Pet parrots form strong emotional connections. Unfortunately, parrots can develop separation anxiety. This leads to acute distress when an owner leaves the bird’s presence, especially for a prolonged period. Parrots’ […]
Can Parrots Drown in Water?
Wild parrots spend little time in bodies of water, which means they never evolved to breathe underwater and will drown if unable to keep their heads above the surface. They […]
Why Is My Parrot Panting? (Loud + Heavy Breathing)
Healthy parrots breathe quietly and efficiently through small, nostril-like holes at the top of the beak called nares. A parrot should rarely pant and breathe heavily through the mouth. If […]
Why Does My Parrot’s Breath Smell Bad?
Parrots breathe through nostril-like openings called nares, so you should seldom notice any odor. If you detect an unpleasant aroma when a parrot breathes, it may have a bacterial infection. […]
How Hot Is Too Hot for A Parrot? (Overheating + What To Do)
Parrots are descended from tropical and sub-tropical climates, so they’re accustomed to hot temperatures. However, wild parrots can shelter in the shade and benefit from refreshing breezes. Pet parrots are […]
Why Is There Blood in My Parrot’s Poop? (Melena in Birds)
The color and consistency of a parrot’s droppings are health indicative and should be monitored daily. Birds’ droppings comprise 3 parts (green fecal matter, off-white urates, and urine). While a […]
What Is Egg Yolk Peritonitis in Parrots?
Egg yolk peritonitis (EYP) is the inflammation of the peritoneum, a membrane covering the internal organs. The function of the peritoneum is to offer a smooth surface for blood and […]
Polyuria in Parrots: Causes + Treatment of Excessive Urine
Parrots’ droppings have 3 core components: feces, uric acid, and urine. The waste should comprise chalky, off-white urates, green-brown feces, and a small quantity of urine. The average parrot poops […]
Vitamin A Deficiency Symptoms in Parrots
A vitamin A deficiency in parrots (Hypovitaminosis A) is surprisingly common. Amazon parrots, African greys, cockatiels, and budgies (American parakeets) are often adversely affected. Parrots with a vitamin A deficiency […]