How Do Birds Synthesize Vitamin D3 Through Their Skin Using UV?
Birds synthesize Vitamin D3 through their skin when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.
Here’s how the process works despite their feathers:
Is There a Relationship Between Sunlight and Vitamin D in Birds?
Scientific research on the relationship between sunlight and Vitamin D production in birds has provided valuable insights into how birds synthesize Vitamin D3 and its importance for their health.
Can You Help My 48 Y.O. Amazon that Developed Cataracts?
Are there any special things to do to help my parrot? He is 48 and has developed cataracts.Â
I am keeping him in the same cage and not changing things around but he seems to fall off his perch more than usual. Suggestions?
The Crazy World of Anting: Bird Behavior Purposes Explained
Birds, with their captivating behaviors and vibrant lives, never cease to amaze.
Among the numerous fascinating activities they engage in, anting stands out for its sheer peculiarity and complexity.
What Subjects Are Pet Bird Owners Most Interested In?
Pet bird owners are generally interested in several key areas to ensure their birds are healthy, happy, and well-integrated into their homes.
How Parrots Transform Our Lives
Bold Beginnings: The Parrot Paradigm – Feathered Friends Transforming Lives
Ah, the parrot! A vibrant splash of color, a whirlwind of feathers, and let’s be honest, the ultimate test of patience for any pet owner.
Can Bathing in a Dish of Water Help My Arthritic Cockatiel?
You have received a new ticket from Diane P.
Subject:Â Cockatiels and bathing
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I am again contacting you with questions. I am sorry if I am a pest doing so, but I trust what you tell me.
Why Did My 17 year old Jenday Conure, Kiwi Lay an Egg?
Good Morning,
Yesterday morning my nearly 17-year-old Jenday, Kiwi laid an egg.Â
We adopted her nearly 2 years ago from a friend who raised her until she was 15 from where she was little and could not even perch!Â
How Much Do We Know About Arteriosclerosis in Pet Birds?
Sandra B. relates
I just lost my Goffin Cockatoo, Casper of 24 years this last month.
I am devastated. He had started having seizures a few years ago and they had progressively gotten worse but he was then hospitalized at my Avian vet for Arteriosclerosis.
