Parrots, like macaws and Amazons, are frequently observed licking clay from the cliffs and riverbanks of the Amazon rainforest. This is called geophagy (earth-eating.) Geophagy isn’t well understood by scientists, […]
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Can Parrots Eat Cashews? (Raw, Roasted, Salted + Seasoned)
A few unsalted, unseasoned cashews can be a safe and healthy addition to a parrot’s diet. Cashews are a good source of protein, copper, magnesium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamins […]
How To Tell If Your Quaker Parrot Is Happy
Quaker parrots, known as Quaker parakeets, monk parrots, and monk parakeets, are naturally happy birds with friendly, loving, and fun-loving personalities. Although Quakers are usually cheerful, they can experience unhappiness. […]
27 Herbs Parrots Can Eat Safely (And Why!)
You can provide a nutritious diet for parrots by adding fresh or dried herbs to their meals. Parrot-safe herbs include anise, basil, bay leaves, calendula, cardamom, chamomile, chervil, chamomile, dandelion, […]
Can Parrots Drink Coffee? (How About Decaf?)
Never share coffee with a parrot, whether espresso, Americano, Macchiato, cappuccino, or Café au lait. Coffee is high in caffeine, which is metabolized into theobromine and theophylline. This causes hyperactivity, […]
Are Mushrooms Safe for Parrots? (Cooked vs. Raw)
Most wild varieties of mushrooms are poisonous to humans and birds. Even edible mushrooms can contain agaritine, hydrazine, and formaldehyde. While humans can consume these toxic compounds in small quantities, […]