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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]