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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

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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

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Parrot Bonding: How To Bond With A Parrot And Avoid Overbonding

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Parrots are creatures that will form bonds with both humans and other animals. Whilst this is one aspect of their behavior that can make them adorable, it is also something that can have a drawbacks as we shall see.

Parrot Bonding in Nature

Parrots form strong and complex bonds with each other in nature. In many species, mated pairs bond for life. They engage in mutually beneficial behavior such as nest building, foraging, and grooming each other’s plumage. The pair will also raise their young and defend their territory. In addition to their individual bonds, parrots also form a bond with their flock. [Read more…] about Parrot Bonding: How To Bond With A Parrot And Avoid Overbonding

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Best Parrot Food Guide: Bulk, Pellet and Organic Food Lists For Health

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In their native environment, the search for food is a central activity in the day-to-day life of a parrot. The pursuit of this essential element through foraging not only nourishes the bird but also provides mental and physical exercise.

Captive birds do not have to forage for food in the same way as their wild counterparts. Their keepers are responsible for feeding them. This fact greatly reduces the amount of exercise that a parrot would engage in on an everyday basis as it simply tries to survive. While this makes it easier for the bird to eat and eliminates the dangers of predators, it can lead to negative health effects related to the lack of exercise. [Read more…] about Best Parrot Food Guide: Bulk, Pellet and Organic Food Lists For Health

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Parrot Beak Trimming and Grinding for Overgrown Beaks

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Your parrot’s beak fills a number of important roles in its life. It serves as its primary defense mechanism. Captive birds which may not have flight as an option can be more prone to biting. Of course, the beak is used to eat, and many parrots have strong beak capable of cracking open seeds and nuts. If you watch a parrot when it is eating you will see that they can use their beak and tongue together in a delicate way, almost like a pair of hands. Preening, vocalizing, and feeding chicks are all other uses of your parrot’s beak. [Read more…] about Parrot Beak Trimming and Grinding for Overgrown Beaks

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Parrot Baths and How To Bathe Your Pet Parrots

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The vast majority of parrots love to bathe. It makes sense since many species of parrots originate in tropical climates and in their natural environment are exposed to rainstorms and have ample opportunity to get wet. In the rainy season they may, in fact, get wetter than they would like.

As pet bird owners, we have assumed responsibility for providing our pet parrots with an environment that promotes their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Along with proper housing, exercise, and diet, providing them a chance to bathe regularly goes a long way toward achieving this goal. Your bird will be happier and healthier if they get to bathe frequently.

Due to the large degree of variation in the size and disposition of parrots, there are many ways that you can employ to let your bird bathe. It may take some experimentation to find a technique that works for both you and your bird, but it is well worth the effort. [Read more…] about Parrot Baths and How To Bathe Your Pet Parrots