Sour crop (called crop stasis) is observed in hand-reared chicks due to unsuitable feeding techniques. Also, adult parrots can develop sour crop due to bacterial and viral infections. A parrot […]
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Do Parrots Like To Cuddle? (8 Cuddly Parrot Species)
Psittaciformes show love and affection to their flock, which can extend to human caregivers. Not all parrots are instant cuddle bugs, but they can form strong, long-lasting bonds with people. […]
How Long Do Cockatoos Live? (Age Table by Species)
Cockatoos are among the most long-lived Psittaciformes. Many members of the cockatoo family (Cacatuidae) can survive for 60 – 80 years if looked after well and kept in suitable conditions. […]
How To Take Care of African Grey Parrots
Both sub-species of African greys (Congo and Timneh) need a suitable cage setup, toys, food, water, exercise, one-on-one attention, and ongoing care to thrive in captivity as pets. If a […]
Do Parrots Like Swings?
As pet parrots spend countless hours locked securely in their cages, they need fun things to do. Swings are a favorite way to pass the time, offering birds health benefits […]
Why Do Parrots Have Mood Swings?
Parrots are lauded for their intelligence, but this doesn’t mean they’ll always behave with calm rationality. Parrots are emotional animals that can experience significant mood swings. Hormones are usually responsible […]