Water. It’s essential for our existence. As humans, all of our cells, organs, and tissues use water to function at top capacity. But as we go through our daily existence, we lose a lot of water through breathing, sweat, and digestion. In order for our cells, organs, and tissues to keep getting the water they … Read more
What should I feed my parrot? This is one of the most commonly asked questions regarding parrots. Most people realize that birds require seeds to thrive, but a bird’s diet is about so much more than a good mixture of seeds. It also requires fruits, vegetables, and pellets. We’ve written several other posts about different … Read more
Zinc is a naturally occuring metal that is found throughout nature. It’s found in a variety of foods like oysters, red meat, whole grains, beans, nuts, and dairy products, and is essential for the health of humans. But is the same true for parrots? Can parrots have zinc? The answer to this question is twofold. … Read more
Quinoa is an extremely versatile food. You can use it in salads, you can use it as a replacement to rice, you can use it to make buddha bowls, or add it to soups and stews – and you can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s very high in protein content and is … Read more
Kiwi is a favorite fruit among many. Packed with flavor and loaded with health benefits, this fruit is great for humans. It’s quick to cut and easy to serve, and makes the perfect addition to any lunchbox. But not all food that is good for humans is good for parrots. Does kiwi fall into this … Read more
Yummmmmus….oops, I mean – Hummus. I absolutely love hummus. Hummus on crackers. Hummus on bread. Hummus on veggies. I just love hummus. And while we have talked a lot about different foods that parrots can or cannot have, we haven’t talked much about dips. So today I want to do just that – and we’re … Read more