Now that we know that the majority of vegetables and many fruits are safe for parrots to eat, I’d like to touch upon another group of foods that most of us have at home – herbs and spices. Generally, people never think about adding dry spices and spice mixes to a parrot’s diet. However, fresh …
We have already said that fresh vegetables and fruits must be present in the diet of your parrot. It is very important for your pet’s balanced nutrition, so fresh vegetables and fruits should make up about 20-25% of your bird’s daily menu. You should carefully understand what exactly your parrot can eat because some food can …
Most of the time, whole foods that we have at home are safe for parrots to eat. But that doesn’t mean that there are no exceptions. E.g., the favorite avocado of all dieticians is toxic for parrots. This is a bright example that you have to check all food you have at home for safety. …
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Who doesn’t like cheese, right? We eat it with everything. There is a saying in my family – there’s no such thing as too much cheese. But does it concern parts as well? After all, you like to share with our pets the best of the best. And cheese is undoubtedly that. The answer to …
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Generally, experts recommend keeping most of a parrot’s diet focused on pellets and around 30-40% of fruit, vegetables, and other treats. This still leaves enough room to provide a variety of vegetables that you already have at home and save up on your parrot’s food a bit. With that said, you have to choose only …
Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. Many people don’t like it, some people avoid it in their diets, and some like to eat cucumbers every day. However, it’s impossible to deny their health benefits. Cucumbers are one of the beneficial vegetables for any healthy human diet. What about parrots? Can …
Do you find that your gentle and happy parrot has turned into an aggressive fowl of fury? And you can’t understand what caused the change? That is probably just the hormone acting out due to the mating season. Basically, they start acting like teenagers every mating season. Not the most pleasant of times, I agree. …
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Let’s say you adore eating chicken (today’s article is not for vegetarians). Roasted or fried with a crispy coating, chicken wings can add some delight to a dull dinner. The majority of humans really love chicken meat and eat it a lot. But what about parrots? Can parrots eat chicken at all? Well, why not? …
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Cats, dogs, and other house pets all come in different colors and patterns. However, there is no doubt that parrots are the most colorful of all pets. Their shiny feathers come in a myriad of hues. Plus, each one of 300 types of parrots spots its unique coloring pattern. And parrots like their colorful feathers …
Can Parrots Regrow Feathers and What Can Prevent It? Read More »
If you want to get a parrot, an important thing to do is to research their diet. Whether you will be able to support it or not will determine your future actions. If you consider such a massive bird of Macaw type, food will become a major player in how well you can support the …
