How Introducing Fluids to Birds the Wrong Way Could Be Deadly

We all can admit to falling into the usual automatic mode of things we’d do while aimed at seeking good outcomes, and birds are not spared by the same attitude in the course of their daily activities like drinking and in some cases, even procreation do crane behavior necessary for their happy comfortable life.

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Can I Start Serving My Cockatoo Chop at the Age of 36?

Hello again, Mitch.

I have to confess right here that I never heard of “chop” until I started seeing it in your articles (obviously I’m not feeding it). 

I’ve always fed a basic diet of pellets of around 14% protein, with whatever extras of fruits and vegetables that my bird likes, and occasional nuts as treats.

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What Are Some Signs That a Pet Bird is Not Healthy?

Some signs that a pet bird is not healthy include:

General Physical Appearance:

Ruffled or unkempt feathers, changes in vocalization, fluffed feathers, reduced appetite, weakness, drooping wings, distended abdomen, listlessness, inactivity, depression, reluctance to move, sleeping more than usual.

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