Parrots can feel stress. It is one of the most basic emotional responses, and it works as a survival technique in small amounts. Short bursts, called acute stress, enable parrots […]

Parrots’ tongues enable them to speak and mimic words, manipulate and funnel food into the throat, handle objects, and taste items. The design and placement of the tongue also support […]

Apple cider vinegar has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties. There are numerous health benefits when using apple cider vinegar for caged birds. However, it’s often overlooked as a parrot-friendly substance. […]

It’s not always easy to determine what causes limping and lameness in parrots. There are many ways a parrot’s feet and legs can be affected to the point of weakness, […]

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common health problems seen in pet parrots. It can be caused by foreign bodies in the eye, bacterial or fungal infections, trauma, and parasites. […]

Since parrots don’t have a ‘nose’ in the traditional sense, you may be surprised when your parrot sneezes. Parrots don’t often sniffle or sneeze. It’s easy to mix up the […]

Parrots are more likely to become infested with lice or mites rather than fleas. It does happen, though, and getting rid of fleas on parrots will involve oral or topical […]

Parrots need a lot of sleep, around 10-12 hours a day. Naturally, they tend to wake up around sunrise and fall asleep around sunset. Because parrots spend so much time […]