The love and attention we get from our birds is undeniably one of the most heartwarming things about parrot ownership. However, this attachment often becomes a problem, because the bird that loves you also hates everyone else that isn’t you.…
You may have seen your parrot flap its wings on more than one occasion. And each time it may have looked like a different gesture. Sometimes your parrot may seem happy doing it, other times it may look like an…
Jealousy is not uncommon in parrots. As social birds, parrots want all of your time and attention for themselves. If they feel like there’s someone else cutting into their time with you, they can begin to exhibit jealous behaviors. Some…
Limping is not normal in parrots. It is most likely a case of a leg injury or an underlying health issue. Some injuries are obvious to the eye such as a bent leg or swollen foot. However, in other cases,…
A parrot’s normal breathing rhythm is calm and unhurried. You should not see your parrot breathing heavily unless it had recently engaged in a physical activity. Panting is a method used by birds to dissipate extra heat from their bodies…
Parrots naturally maintain a slightly higher body temperature, which can feel more noticeable on their feet since they are not covered in feathers. The feet are often warm, but, if they feel too hot when you hold your parrot on…
Most parrots originate in equatorial regions where the temperatures are hot all year. Because of this, they are able to tolerate heat much better than cold. However, this is speaking about parrots in the wild. Captive parrots are used to…
Winter is probably the least fun season for parrots. Since most parrots originate in tropical regions they are used to living in warm and humid weather conditions year-round and aren’t naturally equipped to tolerate cold very well. Certain species of…
Aloe vera is a succulent plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries in the treatment of various diseases and skin problems. Out of approximately 500 species of this plant, only…
It’s normal for parrots to shed some feathers every now and then. However, under certain circumstances, parrots may lose feathers in abnormal ways, such as due to injuries or feather plucking. This often makes parrot owners worry whether these feathers…
