If you’ve ever seen parakeets as pets in someone’s home, you’ve noticed a strange huge white thing in their cage or near it. No, it’s not a piece of modern decoration; it’s a cuttlebone. So why do parrots need it? Let’s find out in this article! Parrots do need a cuttlebone from time to time …
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As a pet owner, it’s your responsibility to take care of its health. Yes, in the wild, parrots regulate their habits and lifestyle on their own, but captivity-bred birds often lack the skills and experience. Thus, the owner should control all aspects of the bird’s life. And one of the most important parts of being …
Typically when I stay up during the night, my whole body clock goes out of day/night sync, and I become a nocturnal person. This makes me consider the question – are parrots nocturnal? The short answer to this is – not all. Not all parrots are nocturnal. In fact, many of them are diurnal. This …
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In the previous article, we’ve discussed watermelons and found out that they are safe and useful for parrots. I don’t know about you, but my logic connects a cantaloupe as the next step. The association is close for me. How about you? Do you want to find out whether your parrot can eat cantaloupe or …
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Summertime is coming! As the weather becomes warmer and warmer, our pets’ diet slightly changes. We start giving them more greens, veggies, and fruit. And here come a lot of safety questions. Can my pet eat this? Can it eat that? Obviously, you need to check each food separately. In this article, let’s discuss the …
People have different working schedules. Unfortunately, sometimes busy working schedule can discourage you from having a pet. On the other hand, pet owners may need some spare time to go out and just have fun. So some time planning is necessary. So how to do that? First, you need to know how long can you …
A Blue and Gold Macaw is a trendy parrot type featured in cinema and adopted as a pet. Every parrot owner should pay special attention to their bird’s health. A proper diet ensures that the bird receives the essential nutrients and keeps in good form to stay active and happy. A parrot’s weight can tell …
Usually, we can easily tell if our pet is a female or a male. For a definition, there are simple anatomical signs in most animals. It applies to most mammals: cats, dogs, hamsters, and other cute pets. However, in the case of birds, things are a little different, and parrots are no exception. So, is …
When it comes to parrot health, the first thing you need to take care of is a healthy diet. Parrots have rather sensitive digestive systems and will not refuse harmful food on their own. Thus, you have to make sure that it eats healthy. In addition to potentially harmful products, a responsible owner has to …
Flax seeds are a trendy food. You can find hundreds of online sources stating their superb nutritional benefits. It seems they are a modern superfood necessary for the human diet. And as anything highly beneficial, we want to share it with our pets. But is this the right kind of seed for your bird? Let’s …
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