It is difficult to see physical signs of weight loss in parrots until they start looking emaciated. This can be worrying because losing weight is often a cause for concern. Unexplained weight loss in parrots is most often caused by…
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…
Parrots have a unique tendon-locking mechanism that affords them superior balance, even when standing on one leg. While you may be concerned to see your parrot frequently lifting one foot up, it is actually a common behavior that serves important…
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…
Parrots love fruits as much as we do, but some of them might not be the best for them. That is why you shouldn’t share everything you eat with your parrot, even if it’s a healthy fruit such as plum.…
Parrots are in a much better position to take off from the ground than being upside down. They actively put themselves in a vulnerable spot when they assume this position. So when a parrot hangs upside down it means that…
Do you feel like your parrot’s eyes are following you around? If your parrot is constantly staring at you, it can seem a bit strange, but then again, so are many other things they do. Since we cannot get inside…
Parrots don’t simply fall down by accident. Parrots have a firm grip that allows them to balance easily even as they are hanging upside down or standing on one foot. Also, if they ever slip, they have their wings to…
When you allow your parrot on a flat surface, it will hop, jump, roll, and run around. Walking in the normal way is just too boring for them. If you see your parrot walking backward, you might not think much…
I used to think how great it would be to have my parrot perched on my shoulder, just like those pirates in the movies. Little did I know, that reality might not be as cool as it seemed. Letting your…
