Parrot Health
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What can parrots not drink?
Absolutely Forbidden Beverages 1. Alcohol (All Types) 2. Caffeinated Drinks (Coffee, Tea, Soda) 3. Dairy Products (Milk, Cream) 4. Sugary/Carbonated Drinks 5. Salt Water & Mine…
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How to Care for a Sick Parrot: Critical Steps from an Avian Breeder & Rescuer
My Credentials: With 15+ years breeding Amazons and rehabilitating sick parrots (including cases of PDD, aspergillosis, and heavy metal toxicity), I’ve collaborated closely with bo…
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How to Tell If Your Parrot Is Healthy: Key Signs from an Experienced Breeder
As a parrot breeder specializing in African Greys and Cockatoos for over 15 years, I’ve developed a keen eye for avian health. Early detection is critical – parrots instinctively h…
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How to Keep Your Parrot Healthy: Essential Advice from a Parrot Breeder
As a dedicated parrot breeder with over 15 years of hands-on experience raising diverse species like African Greys, Macaws, and Cockatiels, ensuring lifelong avian health is my cor…
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Common Parrot Parasites and How to Treat Them
Parrot Parasites All parrots are prone to internal or external parasites, especially ones kept in an outdoor aviary. Ticks can hide amongst feathers, and fleas, lice, and red mites…
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Parrot Health Care
An unwell parrot should always be taken to a vet. Separate the bird from other parrots, to avoid the disease spreading. Clean the cage thoroughly, using a pet-safe disinfectant, or…
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How can you tell when your parrot is feeling unwell?
Answer: By giving the bird a visual health check every day. You’ll soon get to know what a happy, healthy parrot looks like, and that means you’ll be able to spot some of the more obvious signs that a bird is feeling unwell.
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Parrot Feather Problems: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Feather loss can have several different causes. It could simply be a perfectly natural molt, or it could be down to parasites. Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease are other possibi…
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Complete Guide to Common Parrot Diseases: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Parrots usually stay healthy and happy, and disease is very much a rarity. It is still very useful to know a little about the various illnesses and ailments they can fall prey to. …
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What You Need To Know About Parrot Feet
The foot of a bird is really amazing. Except when flying, a bird is standing on its feet all of the time. While standing all night would completely tire out a person or dog, parrot…
