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
As you can imagine, food is a vital part of a parrot’s longevity. Whether you’re regarding a parrot under your care, a parrot up for adoption, or they’re in the wild, all of it is an interesting area to examine and see what they eat. However, when it comes to a parrot in the wild, … Read more
I have been considering welcoming a hyacinth macaw into my life recently. I have one macaw already, and according to some friends I have chatted with, it would be best for him if I could get him a companion. I’m simply enchanted by the plumage of the hyacinth macaw—it’s so unique. I wondered, though, whether … Read more
Lately flax seeds have become a popular new addition to many people’s diets. Flaxseeds are emerging as a new “super food,” but rather than being another fad diet that is only popular for a short time, flaxseeds have actually been eaten for centuries due to their numerous health benefits. Some of these benefits include lowering … Read more
I often like to look at parrots as little children. When it comes to food, it’s no different. Just as there are some foods that I would feed my children and other foods that I wouldn’t, the same is true for parrots. With that being said, while most foods wouldn’t harm a child in small … Read more