Birds live longer than comparable-sized mammals, and parrots live longer than other birds. Cockatoos and Amazon parrots are exceptionally long-lived, often surviving for 70+ years. Parrots have longer lifespans because […]
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Is Bamboo Safe for Parrots?
Parrots can eat bamboo shoots once they’ve been cooked for 30 minutes. Uncooked bamboo is bitter-tasting and toxic because it contains taxiphyllin (cyanogenic glycosides). These organic compounds are broken down […]
Is Vaping Harmful To Parrots? (Vape Safety)
Vaping leaves parrots exposed to toxic chemicals that severely compromise the respiratory system. Parrots have lungs and air sacs, so vaping makes breathing more difficult. The toxins in the vapor […]
How To Treat Sour Crop in Parrots (Early Treatment + Survival)
Sour crop (crop stasis) is observed in hand-reared chicks as a consequence of unsuitable feeding techniques. Adult birds can also develop sour crop due to bacterial and viral infections. A […]
Do Parrots Like To Cuddle? (Cuddling Is NOT What You Think!)
Parrots don’t snuggle up in your lap like cats and dogs. Pet parrots cuddle by rubbing their beaks against you, nibbling the skin, preening your hair, and nestling against your […]
How Long Do Cockatoos Live? (Age Table)
Cockatoos are among the most long-lived parrots. Many members of the cockatoo family (Cacatuidae) survive for 60 to 80 years when looked after well. The sulphur-crested, bare-eyed, goliath, Moluccan, and […]