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Sep 242 min read

Reducing Egg Laying in Pet Parrots

Excessive egg laying is a common condition in pet parrots, particularly with cockatiels. Laying eggs is not a problem, but when a bird is...

Aug 213 min read

Potential Hazards for your Bird

PTFE and/or PFOA (E.g. Teflon) Birds are susceptible to PTFE toxicosis from overheated cookware or microwavable items that are heated at...

Feb 153 min read

Abnormal and Overgrown Beaks in Birds

Birds use their beak to eat, climb, chew, balance, preen and carry small objects. It is an important part of their anatomy, and taking caref

Nov 17, 20232 min read

Diet for Finches (including Canaries)

The best diet for finches includes finch seed, pellets and vegetables, and small amounts of fruit or nuts as a treat.

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Diet for Pet Pigeons

The best diet for a pigeon includes pellets, vegetables, whole grain and a small amount of seed, fruit and insects.

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Diet for Cockatoos

Cockatoos can include: Galahs, Black Cockatoos, Sulphur Crested, Gang-Gang, Pink Cockatoos & Corellas, A common mistake in caring for...

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Diet for Cockatiels

A common mistake in caring for cockatiels is to feed too much dry seed. Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein...

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Diet for Eclectus Parrots

A common mistake in caring for Eclectus parrots is to feed too much dry seed. Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in...

Oct 24, 20234 min read

Diet for Budgerigars

A budgerigar kept entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabe