It’s natural to feel concerned when your parrot stops talking or refuses to speak. However, it’s unlikely that your parrot has permanently lost its voice. In most cases, following certain […]
Health And Wellness
Do Parrots Need Sunshine?
Wild parrots have constant access to sunlight. When flying up to 15 miles per day in search of food, parrots are exposed to bright UV rays. Even when nesting in […]
Why Is My Parrot Drooling?
It may seem harmless to find your 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 […]
How To Get Rid of Mites on Parrots
Bird mites need a live host to survive, so they’ll feed on the parrot’s blood. Mites lead to self-destructive behaviors, such as plucking out feathers, so treatment is needed to […]
Why Do Parrots Regurgitate Their Food?
You may be concerned that regurgitation resembles vomiting, gagging, or choking. A parrot may even regurgitate on you or its toys, leaving you completely non-plussed. Parrots regurgitate their food to […]
Bumblefoot in Parrots: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
Bumblefoot is one of the most common foot problems experienced by parrots. All psittacines are prone to this condition, including budgerigars and cockatiels, but it causes greater problems for larger […]
Parrot Beak Color Change – Why it Happens And What It Means!
A parrot’s beak is one of its most defining features. Most of us think that parrots’ beaks are black, but they can be pink, red, orange, and grey. A parrot’s […]
Can Parrots Get Fat? How To Tell If A Parrot Is Overweight
Parrots can become overweight, but the signs of obesity can be difficult to notice as fluffy feathers hide excess weight. Consequently, weight gain often goes unnoticed by owners. Wild parrots […]