You may have heard or observed a parrot breathing noisily, coughing, sneezing, or releasing discharge. Unsanitary living conditions are a common cause of respiratory infections. If cage husbandry is absent, […]
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What Do Dreams About Parrots Mean?
Dreams about parrots have various meanings based on your culture, lifestyle, and views on psychology. Consider how dreams manifest in your waking life, as the meaning of a dream depends […]
How Much Protein Do Parrots Need? (Essential Amino Acids)
Protein is a macronutrient comprising 20 amino acids, of which 9 are essential or indispensable. Essential amino acids must be derived from a dietary source because the body can’t synthesize […]
Parrotlet Beak Health — A Care Guide for Beginners!
Common parrotlet beak problems include overgrowth, prognathism (underbite,) and misalignment (scissor beak.) Be vigilant about flaking, discoloration, holes, cracks, or fractures. To promote good beak health, provide them with a […]
Can Older Parrots Learn To Talk?
Senior parrots who don’t get speech training usually communicate in bird sounds. Their cognitive function doesn’t drastically decline with age, so you can often teach parrots to talk later in […]
What Color Should Parrot Poop Be? (Healthy vs. Unhealthy)
Parrot poop should be green or brown with specs/streaks of white and accompanied by colorless urine. This suggests it’s digesting food properly and is likely free from obvious health concerns. […]