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…
The original color of a parrot’s beak can vary based on the species and individual color mutations. Once the parrot matures, it is generally expected to remain consistent throughout its life. So it can be strange to see your parrot’s…
Parrots are known for their grooming behaviors. They preen their feathers regularly, making sure they are clean at all times. But despite their fastidious nature, they can get lice. Lice are a type of external parasite that infest parrot’s feathers…
Fleas are not as common in parrots as they are in wild birds and poultry. This is because parrots are kept as pets and generally live in clean environments. However, sometimes even in clean households, parrots can still get infested…
Toe-tapping is a twitching movement where the bird extends and contracts the toes of one foot intermittently. They do this while at rest letting the front toenail hit against the perch which makes the tapping sound. These movements are often…
A parrot’s beak is composed of the same protein that makes up our fingernails, called keratin and it continues to grow throughout its life. Parrots use their beaks for a variety of challenging tasks such as cracking hard foods, climbing,…
A healthy and strong beak is essential for the parrot. It helps in carrying out important daily functions such as eating, preening, exploring, and more. Beak problems and deformities can hinder a parrot’s ability to perform those functions and lead…
A beak injury is a serious condition that can impact a parrot’s everyday life. It is equivalent to losing a tooth, except if you only had one. Besides the obvious purpose of helping the parrot eat its food, the beak…
You’ve probably noticed your parrot sleeping in various positions. Many of them may look odd while some precarious. But still, you may not be familiar with what those sleeping positions mean. Parrots typically sleep standing up in an upright position,…
Parrots usually have no problem swallowing their food whole, but certain foods and objects can pose a choking hazard. If your parrot is choking, you first need to identify the cause of choking, whether it’s related to food, an object,…
