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African greys are dusty birds and they will produce more dust than most other species. They are large birds and this alone can be a big source of dust, but even relative to their size African greys are quite dusty. There are steps you can take to mitigate the cleaning problem, but they are dusty. … Read more
Parrots are very social eaters, and they love sharing snacks with their humans. The problem is, parrots can’t eat everything that we can. In the wild, parrots learn what is safe to eat from their flockmates. But at home, they don’t have the same guidance. In return, it’s our responsibility as owners to make sure … Read more
In humans, seizures and epilepsy are not uncommon. In fact, about 1 in every 100 people will have a seizure at some point throughout their lifetime. In addition to that, at any point in time, anywhere between 2.2 and 3 million people are being treated for epilepsy within the United States, and it is the … Read more
When I get up in the middle of the night, if I don’t turn on a light chances are I will bump into something. My dog on the other hand, can see everything and anything in her path. And cats? I’ve heard that they have fantastic in the dark vision. But what about parrots? What … Read more
You have probably heard before that fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to your parrot’s diet. This is very true. In fact, fresh fruits and vegetables should account for between 20 to 25 percent of your parrot’s daily diet. There are some fruits and vegetables that can be harmful, or even toxic, to your parrot. … Read more
Parrots are a family of birds (with over 300 different species), that share similar characteristics and go by the scientific name of “Psittacidae”. While many of these birds are known for living in the tropics, many people nowadays are taking them on as pets. If you decide to bring home a parrot, you need to … Read more