If you detect an unpleasant odor when a parrot breathes, it may have a bacterial infection. Bacteria can spread to the crop (called sour crop) or the intestines due to […]
Health And Wellness
How Hot Is Too Hot for A Parrot? (Overheating + What To Do)
Parrots are descended from tropical and sub-tropical climates, so they’ve evolved to cope with hot temperatures. Of course, wild parrots can shelter in the shade and benefit from breezes. Pet […]
Why Is There Blood in My Parrot’s Poop? (Melena)
The color and consistency of a parrot’s droppings are health-indicative and should be monitored daily. Their droppings comprise three parts (green fecal matter, off-white urates, and urine). While a parrot’s […]
What Is Egg Yolk Peritonitis in Parrots?
Egg yolk peritonitis (EYP) is the inflammation of the peritoneum, a membrane covering the internal organs. The peritoneum provides a smooth surface for blood and fluids to move through. EYP […]
Polyuria in Parrots: Causes And Treatment of Excessive Urine
Parrot droppings have three 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 15-50 […]
Vitamin A Deficiency Symptoms in Parrots
Vitamin A deficiencies in parrots are among the most common and easily preventable health conditions. Unfortunately, it often goes unrecognized, becoming more dangerous as time passes. Hypovitaminosis A leads to […]
