Health

The other day, I began to wonder about the varying sizes and weights of birds until I landed upon the infamous blue and gold macaw. They are the most famous parrot of the species, often seen in films and cartoons, but in real life how much should a blue and gold macaw weigh?  To answer … Read more

I always wanted a bird as a kid. I asked my parents for a bird every year for my birthday and Christmas. I blame my grandma. She loved birds and taught me about birds in the wild. We even went bird-watching a few times together. I think I got my love of birds from her. … Read more

In addition to being wonderful companions, birds also make great pets because they generally live a long time. Smaller birds tend to have shorter lifespans: the parakeet is known to live 5-15 years, while larger birds like the African gray parrot live 40-60 years. Recently, I was asked how long blue-fronted amazons live? It’s a … Read more

For me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I love waking up to the smell of freshly scrambled eggs. Pair that with a cup of orange juice and warm, toasted bread and you have the perfect meal. Once I became a pet owner, however, I realized that I need to make some … Read more

A friend of mine recently adopted a young conure. Her bird has been experiencing some behavior changes lately, and she asked me what the cause could be. While many possibilities sprang to mind, the first was if it could be hormone changes. Just as we humans go through significant changes in temperament and attitude during … Read more