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What Your Parrot is Trying to Tell You

Joseph Gendreau2022-04-15T18:49:38-07:00

Learning About Your Parrot's Health and Well-being Through Vocalizations and Behaviors Parrots rank as one of the most vocal bird species in the world. Like other birds, parrots use vocalization and different types of calls to communicate with each other. However, unlike most avian species, parrots can learn and repeat phrases that they overhear from humans. You might be asking yourself: why would these birds copy humans? This blog will help explain the odd behaviors that your pet parrot might be displaying and the reasoning behind these actions. Why do parrots speak to humans? In the wild,

What Your Parrot is Trying to Tell YouJoseph Gendreau2022-04-15T18:49:38-07:00

Basic Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Parrots (Psittacines)

Joseph Gendreau2022-03-11T14:08:15-08:00

Psittacines, colloquially known as parrots, have been a staple bird companion for humans for thousands of years. Parrots come in all sorts of shapes, colors, and sizes, and some species can be very talkative. Although parrots are very cute, fun pets, they have very strict dietary and nutritional needs that are necessary for them to stay healthy. This article is meant to introduce you to the basics of psittacine nutrition. Psittacine Nutrition Basics: Psittacines comprise over three hundred different breeds and each one has slight differences in their nutritional needs. That being said, their diets basically consist of pellets

Basic Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Parrots (Psittacines)Joseph Gendreau2022-03-11T14:08:15-08:00

Subtle Signs Of Illness In Companion Birds: How To Monitor Your Pet And Advocate For Their Health Early

Tara Dales2020-11-21T07:24:42-08:00

Birds in the wild will attempt to hide any signs of illness to protect themselves from appearing weak and appetizing to predators! Although you work hard to keep your pet safe and healthy, this natural survival mode can make it tough to know early on that your bird needs veterinary attention. In this article, we hope to provide you with some simple ways to keep track of their normal routine so that you can detect illness early and get your feathered friend help fast! Regular veterinary care is vital for any new additions and all current pets Before we discuss

Subtle Signs Of Illness In Companion Birds: How To Monitor Your Pet And Advocate For Their Health EarlyTara Dales2020-11-21T07:24:42-08:00