All owners want to prolong their parrots’ lifespan through healthy lifestyles and dietary choices, but veterinary check-ups and medical intervention are sometimes required. Parrots can develop life-threatening diseases like polyomavirus […]
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Can Parrots Eat Dandelions? (Greens, Flowers + Seeds)
Wild parrots sometimes graze on dandelions when foraging for food in the wild. Dandelion flowers (Taraxacum officinale), which translates to “disorder remedy,” are bright yellow wild plants (weeds) from the […]
Can Chickens Spread Disease To Parrots?
Due to their contrasting diet and lifestyle requirements, parrots and chickens seldom live together. However, some owners allow parrots to mix with chickens for companionship. If parrots and chickens are […]
How Well Do Parrots Hear?
Birds have ears, but they look distinctly different from human ears. Parrots have relatively good hearing but can’t hear very high or low frequencies. The hearing frequency of parrots is […]
What Happens If One Lovebird Dies?
Lovebirds pair for life, which is how they acquired their name. When lovebirds reach sexual maturity after about 10 months, they seek a mate. If a pair of lovebirds court […]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Parrots (CO Risk in Pet Birds)
If a parrot inhales CO, it’s likely to get carbon monoxide poisoning. Birds have highly efficient and complex respiratory systems that are extremely vulnerable to harmful gases and fumes. Parrots […]