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
A small amount of egg might not do your African grey much harm, but there’s really no good reason to include eggs as a regular part of their diet. African greys can get all the nutrition they need out of seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables, and eggs could easily become a problem if overfed even … Read more
African greys can eat green beans and they make a great addition to your parrot’s diet. They are tasty and your African grey will love eating them as a treat. At the same time, they are also packed with nutritional benefits for your African grey’s overall health. Moderation, though, is really important. The short answer, … Read more
African greys can certainly eat dragon fruit and it makes a great, healthy treat to add to their diet. They will love eating dragon fruit. However, it’s also important that you keep moderation in mind; dragon fruit is highly nutritionally dense for a parrot even as large as an African grey, so you need to … Read more
It’s always such a fun day and life to come home and spend some quality time with your parrot. Parrots are magnificent creatures that add a ton of happiness to any person’s life who takes the time necessary to raise and care for them. Plus, most parrot owners tend to give their parrot fun names, … Read more
My friend contacted me the other day, he is also a parrot owner. He was concerned that his parrot’s droppings had a rather odd odor that was sour-like. I assumed it must be something he was feeding it, but I wasn’t quite sure. That when I decided to do some research to help him find … Read more