How to Get Started With Foraging and Your Bird
Embarking on the foraging journey with your feathered companion is akin to unraveling the mysteries of their natural instincts, a quest that demands patience, insight, and a touch of inventiveness.
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.
Do You Really Know How Strong Some Bird’s Memory Are?
Many people think that episodic memory is a trait only humans have because it lets us consciously reimagine memories.
There are big problems when trying to find out if animals have episodic memory because these phenomenological parts are part of what it means.
Exploring Zoopharmacognosy or Animals Self-medicating in Nature
Recently we talked about how birds use ants for bathing and general cleanup.
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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.
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?
What Are the Best Ways to Exercise My Pet Bird?
Here are some ways to exercise your pet bird, keeping in mind the size of the species:
General Exercise Tips
“They” say a Bigger cage is better: Provide the largest cage possible for your bird. This allows them room to flap their wings, climb, and perch in different locations.
How Parrots Make and Use Tools to Get Food
Parrots are among the few animal species that demonstrate the use of tools in various contexts, including for obtaining food.
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 Do I Fix My Amazons Broken Beak?
Susan H writes:
Hi Mitch.
My Blue Front Amazon is 22 and she has Fatty Liver Disease.
Recently she took a chunk out of her beak.
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.