Biting is among parrots’ most common behavioral problems, sometimes leading to rehoming. Baby parrots can be trained to stop biting, carrying this vital lesson into adulthood. Never react belligerently to […]
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Can Congo And Timneh African Greys Breed?
Timneh African greys and Congo African greys can breed together and produce healthy, fertile offspring. They’re sufficiently genetically related that their offspring experience no health defects. A Congo-Timneh cross isn’t […]
Can A Parrot Have Nightmares? (Night Terrors in Birds)
Owners sometimes hear loud squawking and screaming or observe panicked behavior at night. If so, something in the parrot’s environment has likely triggered a night terror. Night frights occur when […]
Why Do Parrots Need Sunshine? (UVA + UVB Rays)
Parrots hail from tropical and subtropical climates, exposing them to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Sunlight is vital to parrots’ health, enabling them to synthesize vitamin D3. Without enough vitamin D3, […]
7 Kakariki Sounds And Meanings (Explained)
Although quieter than cockatoos and macaws, kakarikis can still be very vocal. Their sounds are a significant part of their charm as pets. The most common sound made by kakarikis […]
A Guide To Ringworm in Parrots (Dermatophytosis in Birds)
Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a fungal skin infection that can affect bird species. It’s rare but most common in young parrots and those with pre-existing medical conditions. When a parrot is […]