It can be quite alarming when your bird grinds it’s beak. The movements are so small, and the noise is so loud, many people think that their parrot has something stuck in his or her mouth. Some even think their parrot they are choking! Have you ever heard your parrot make an unusual noise and … Read more
Parrots love food. So when they stop eating, this is something that naturally concerns us. After all, we all need food for proper health and nutrition, and our parrots are no different. If your parrot stops eating or drinking for long periods, their body will gradually become weaker and weaker. But if your parrot is … Read more
Did you know that parrots often go by the name of hookbill? This is a term that is used in aviculture that is used to define the shape of a beak. Many other types of birds, like doves and pigeons, have soft bills but it is the hookbill that distinguishes parrots from these other birds. … Read more
One minute your parrot is a sweet, loving companion pet, and the next they turn into a raging, aggressive lunatic. What is going on? Well, unless they are feeling extremely stressed out or sick, chances are they are going through hormonal changes related to mating season. Like moody teenagers who go through hormonal changes during … Read more
You wake up one morning and there is an egg in your parrot cage – but wait! How is that possible? You have a single female parrot with no male in sight. How on earth is she having babies? Well, she’s not. While seeing an egg in a single female’s cage may be shocking, it’s … Read more
Are you curious about your conure’s health or worried that they might be getting sick? As parrot lovers we all want to make sure our bird is as healthy as possible, but it’s hard to know exactly where to start. One of the first places you should look is at their droppings. Just as with … Read more