Mice eat the same foods as parrots, including nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruit, and pellets. They can scale vertical heights and squeeze into the tiniest gaps, meaning parrots may not be […]
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Are Parrots Left or Right Footed? [Handedness in Birds]
Handedness was once considered unique to humans, but research shows that parrots prefer one side of their body. About 80% of parrots prefer to use their left-hand side. Handedness enables […]
What To Do If Your Parrot Is Hormonal [Dealing with The Triggers!]
You can’t neuter parrots as the procedure’s too dangerous. Unfortunately, parrots experience hormonal surges, but adjusting their living environment enables them to cope better. To calm a hormonal parrot, minimize […]
Why Are My Parrot’s Feathers Changing Color?
A healthy parrot will have strong, well-kept, vibrant, and colorful plumage. A sick parrot’s feathers may turn grey, black, yellow, white, brown, or lose vibrancy. Liver disease and vitamin A […]
How To Get Rid of Fleas on Parrots
Parrots rarely get fleas, but they can get them from walking on the ground outside of their cage. Parrots can also get fleas from other parrots or when interacting with […]
How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Cockatoo?
There are 21 parrots in the cockatoo family, with 44 sub-species. While they all differ in appearance, cockatoos are much-loved for their prominent crests, curved bills, and fun personalities. As […]
Why Do Parrots Tap Their Beaks? [Beak Banging Explained]
Parrots communicate in different ways, including tapping their beaks. It’s not something that all parrots do, but some bang their beaks against their owners and hard objects to convey various […]
How Long Should A Parrot’s Claws Be? [A Full Nail Care Guide]
Parrots’ claws grow throughout their lives, so they wear down their nails naturally by perching and climbing on abrasive surfaces. In captivity, pet parrots’ nails can become too long, curly, […]
Why Is My Parrot Losing Weight? [Skinny + Underweight Birds]
Parrots have sleek, streamlined bodies optimized for flight. The problem is that their naturally lithe appearance and feathers mean that you won’t always realize your parrot’s losing weight. Parrots lose […]
Where Do Parrots Like To Be Pet? [Do’s and Don’ts of Bird Petting!]
Parrots love getting fuss and attention but dislike being stroked or rubbed on the back, wings, or tail. Consequently, petting a parrot in the wrong spots can be uncomfortable or […]
Can Parrots Eat Fish And Seafood? [Safety Considerations]
Seafood and fish provide protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, vitamin d, and phosphorus. Parrots can eat fish and seafood, but exposure to pollutants, toxins, and heavy metals (mercury) makes crabs, […]
Do All Cockatoos Talk? [Best vs. Worst Talking Cockatoo Species]
Not all cockatoos are expert talkers, but they’ll attempt to mimic human speech or vocalize. How effectively they do so depends on when they start learning and the cockatoo’s personality. […]