African greys can eat strawberries in moderation and they make a fantastic treat for your parrots. They are tasty and healthy and come with lots of specific benefits to your parrot’s diet and wellbeing. That said, strawberries are very nutrient rich and so should only be fed in moderation. Strawberries are without doubt one of … Read more
African greys can eat tomatoes in very small quantities. They are highly acidic and too much will quickly become a problem. Furthermore, as part of the nightshade family, any part of the plant other than the fruit poses very serious risks. Only very small amounts of tomato are okay. Tomatoes, then, are not exactly the … Read more
Bananas are one of my favorite fruits. What’s not to love about a food that comes in its own carrying case? How convenient! However, I am very particular about how ripe they are. Any time I have a bunch that gets too ripe for me I’m looking for creative ways to make sure they don’t … Read more
One of the most significant aspects of raising a parrot is hearing them communicate and replicate things we say. Often times people will seek out the adoption of a parrot simply for this reason. Truth be told, as great as it is to adopt a parrot and hear them talk, realize there’s a lot attached … Read more
I was talking to my friend the other day who has just got a parakeet recently. My friend is a bit of a health fanatic and she loves exercise. She always carrys an apple around with her and keeps saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Whether that is true or not I … Read more
My friend came over the other day to chat and we got talking, as we almost always do, about our parrots. We went in to see my lovebirds and how they were doing, and my friend was shocked to see that I didn’t have a nesting box for them. He told me he had always … Read more