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What Do Parrots Eat? 55 Bird-Safe Parrot Foods They Can (& Can’t) Eat

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Listed below are dozens of popular foods that you might consider feeding a pet bird. Along with each, we have indicated how much, if at all, this food should be in your bird’s diet.

If you are unsure about any item not included in this guide, then simply do not give it to your bird! There are plenty of foods that are known to be safe for your pet parrot to eat. Why take a chance? Better safe than sorry is the way to go when feeding your parrot.

Directly below is the infographic and then beneath that are the guides and explanations to each food item. [Read more…] about What Do Parrots Eat? 55 Bird-Safe Parrot Foods They Can (& Can’t) Eat

Overweight Birds: Obesity in Pet Birds and Dieting Tips

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You do not see many overweight birds in the wild. In fact, you might not see any. The need to constantly move around to forage and find food burns off lots of extra calories. The addition of even a few extra ounces may make the difference between being agile enough to escape from a predator and getting caught. Most birds that you see in their natural environment are an appropriate weight for their species otherwise they will not last for long. [Read more…] about Overweight Birds: Obesity in Pet Birds and Dieting Tips

Bird and Parrot Species Compatibility: How to Mix A Bird Cage or Aviary

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Many pet bird owners keep more than one bird in their home. Some devote large portions of their house to elaborate bird rooms or build outdoor aviaries capable of housing many individuals. In some cases, they have fallen in love with a particular species of bird, in which case there is no question that the birds can live together. They may not always bond in the way their owners may want them to, but there is no issue of species compatibility. [Read more…] about Bird and Parrot Species Compatibility: How to Mix A Bird Cage or Aviary

Parrot Egg Laying: Why? How Often? And How To Stop It

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While it is perfectly natural for female parrots to lay eggs, it can pose challenges for the bird’s owner. In the wild, parrots will not lay eggs without the presence of a mate. This is not always the case with captive birds, and conditions may exist that trigger an egg-laying response in your pet bird. Problems can develop if you are not careful with the way you handle this situation. [Read more…] about Parrot Egg Laying: Why? How Often? And How To Stop It