Unless you’re weighing your parrot on a regular basis, it is hard to see any changes in weight from just their physical appearance. Feathers can often conceal the signs of weight gain in parrots until the signs of obesity become…
Bumblefoot or Pododermatitis is the inflammation of the foot pads. It affects parrots of all ages but is more commonly seen in older birds. Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection that occurs when a parrot’s foot becomes contaminated through an open…
Salt is an important mineral for parrots, as it is for all living beings. It is required in various physiological processes and helps regulate the proper balance of water and minerals in the body. However, parrots require much lower amounts…
If your parrot seems to be preening a lot more lately or if you notice a few damaged feathers, it could be a case of bird mites. Mites are tiny parasites, usually not more than a millimeter in size that…
Apple cider vinegar is made from three simple ingredients – apples, water, and yeast, making it safe for parrots to consume. The juice of apples is mixed with water and yeast and allowed to ferment, turning the sugars in the…
Parrots may not be able to speak about how they feel but their body language tells you a lot about their mental wellbeing. Being an intelligent and highly social species of birds, parrots are more susceptible to negative emotions than…
Once a feather has grown out of the follicle, it is essentially a dead structure with no blood supply. This means the efforts you make to improve your parrot’s feather health will only be visible after the next molting cycle…
Parrots do not have a perfect coat of feathers all year round. It is normal to find a few feathers in your parrot’s cage every now and then. One common reason for feather loss is molting. It is when the…
Checking on your parrot’s droppings regularly can be a good way to stay informed on your parrot’s health especially because they have the instinct to hide their illnesses. However, new owners can often get confused while trying to understand the…
Itching in parrots is often more concerning than most people realize. Regardless of the underlying cause, this condition often leads to the development of feather-damaging behaviors. When a parrot is itchy, it will preen itself repeatedly, sometimes chewing on its…
