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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

Nutrition For Pet Birds – Proper Diet Is Critical To Health

Tara Dales2020-10-01T08:05:31-07:00

Parrots are lively and popular companion animals in Southern California. In this article we would like to discuss how to feed parrots for optimum longevity and quality of life. It is a common misconception that parrots can remain happy and healthy on an all-seed diet. Although inexpensive , an all-seed diet will eventually result in malnutrition. Seeds are high-fat “junk food” with few vitamins and minerals, similar to only eating candy or French fries. In fact, your pet bird simply cannot thrive on an all-seed diet. The lack of vitamins A and D, minerals such as calcium, and essential

Nutrition For Pet Birds – Proper Diet Is Critical To HealthTara Dales2020-10-01T08:05:31-07:00

Basic Care Of Parrots

Tara Dales2020-09-23T18:53:27-07:00

In case you want to keep a bird as a pet and you aren’t sure where to begin, we have pulled together the best basic information to help you get started. If you are looking to raise birds for eggs or meat, we recommend you head right over to our backyard poultry articles for the best information for your needs. Read on for some great information about caring for parrots! Food Nutrition is the most important part of a bird’s life; it impacts their health, longevity, appearance, and behavior. In the wild, parrots (psittacines) usually balance their diets by eating

Basic Care Of ParrotsTara Dales2020-09-23T18:53:27-07:00