Feeding Pet Birds Based on Species is Crucial for Several Reasons

  1. **Nutritional Requirements:** Different bird species have unique dietary needs. For example, parrots may require a diet rich in fruits, nuts, and seeds, while canaries might need more greens and grains. Feeding a bird food that is popular but not suited to its species can lead to malnutrition.

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Why Is It That Parrots Live So Darn Long?

In contrast to mammals, birds exhibit remarkable longevity relative to their physical size.

The higher metabolic rate, elevated body temperature, and increased resting glucose found in avian species suggest a potential amplification in the aging process.
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How Much Millet Should I Be Serving My Budgies?
How Much Millet Should I Be Serving My Budgies?

How Much Millet Should I Be Serving My Budgies?

Catherine Mc. related,

Hello and thank you both, Mitch & Catherine, for your Birdie Brunch each Sunday.

I just lost my beloved Fred (a parakeet) and not sure what happened. I was very close to him, as was my other parakeet, Eddie.

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How is Pet Bird Hydration Different Than Pet Mammal Hydration?
How is Pet Bird Hydration Different Than Pet Mammal Hydration?

How is Pet Bird Hydration Different Than Pet Mammal Hydration?

The store shelves overflow with a wide array of hydro flask options, accompanied by a multitude of filtered water pitchers designed to be poured into them.

Consequently, there are no valid reasons for us, as humans, to neglect our obligation to consume a daily portion of fresh, chilled water that matches our personal preferences.

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