Many cultures have different dietary rules which decide what foods should and should not be eaten. In Judaism, there is a set of guidelines which some Jewish communities follow when choosing their diets, called “kosher”. As parrot owners, we’re horrified that someone might consider our beloved pets as fit for their next meal, but there … Read more
If you have ever watched a parrot eat, you may have noticed that they munch down on some lovely crunch things. Like, crunchy. Some of the seeds and grains that they eat could easily chip a human’s tooth. If we ate something like that, it would have to be well-ground. If not by machines, then … Read more
Last week I was speaking with a family member about their new parrot. After extensive research, they chose to bring a young Eclectus parrot into their family! They are so thrilled by his lovable and engaging personality. Eclectus parrots are known for their calm nature and intelligence, making them excellent pets. They love to socialize … Read more
As pet owners, we have been trained to always check the ingredients in our pet’s food before giving it to them. More and more pet owners are opting to make their own pet food from scratch to control the ingredients. But what about some of the natural pet food toppers that are available on the … Read more
You might have run into edamame at your local Asian cuisine restaurant or perhaps a vegetarian’s friend’s house. It’s that sweet, crunchy green soybean that pairs deliciously with some salt. While it has always been a staple food in parts of the East, edamame seems only recently to be gaining popularity in Western countries. The … Read more
While a small amount of the right kind of French fry might not do your parrot much harm, there’s also really no reason to get into the habit of giving them fries. If they are deep-fried in oil then they are absolutely off-limits in all cases. Homemade, unadorned French fries may be fine but are … Read more