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Can parrots eat…? 26 vegetables safe for parrots

Published: August 8, 2021Modified: January 8, 2022

If you’re a parrot owner trying to make sure your bird is getting enough veggies, you’ll sometimes run into something that makes you doubt. Is it safe? There’s a lot …

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Categories Parrot diet 6 Comments
Blue dilute male budgie parakeet.

Can parrots eat mushrooms?

Published: July 31, 2021Modified: January 8, 2022

It has come up so many times now that it seems it’s time to dedicate an article to the topic of birds and mushrooms. Can parrots eat mushrooms? Or are …

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Categories Parrot diet 10 Comments
Red macaw parrot with curiously cocked head.

How long does a macaw live? All about macaw lifespan

Published: July 15, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re interested in adopting a macaw and have heard stories of parrots living for over 100 years, you might wonder how long you can expect your feathered friend to …

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Categories Macaws, Parrot lifespan 18 Comments
Macaw parrot feeding from a bowl of chopped foods.

What does a parrot eat? Making healthy chop for your bird

Published: June 25, 2021Modified: January 8, 2022

For many (potential) new parrot owners, it comes as a bit of a shock that seeds don’t constitute a proper parrot diet. It’s still commonly fed, but as you can …

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Categories Parrot diet 2 Comments
Two blue parrotlets (Forpus) cuddling. | What is the lifespan of a parrotlet?

Lifespan of a parrotlet | How long do parrotlets live?

Published: June 11, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re thinking of adding one to your family, you might be wondering about the lifespan of a parrotlet. How long can you expect your tiny feathered friend to be …

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Categories Parrot lifespan, Parrotlets 8 Comments
Small downy feather from budgie parakeet | Budgie molting, what to do?

Budgie molting | Help, my parakeet is molting!

Published: May 18, 2021Modified: May 3, 2022

Has your budgie’s cage floor turned into a sea of feathers? Are you seeing strange pins on its head and body? Might your bird be a bit more cranky than …

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Categories Budgies, Parrot facts 2 Comments

5 easy & fun recipes for parrots and other birds

Published: May 3, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

Here at Psittacology, we talk a lot about what parrots should eat. After all, research has shown time and time again that many domestic parrots suffer from health issues related …

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Categories Parrot diet, Parrot DIY 3 Comments
Double yellow headed Amazon parrot headshot in the sun.

Double yellow headed Amazon | Parrot care & info

Published: April 26, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

Thinking about adding a double yellow headed Amazon parrot (Amazona oratrix) to your family? These Central American parrots are beautiful, social and amazing talkers, but they’re not for everyone. Keep …

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Green male Eclectus parrot in tree.

Eclectus parrot lifespan | Eclectus roratus

Published: April 7, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you have an Eclectus parrot or if you’re intested in adding one to your family, you might be wondering about Eclectus parrot lifespan. How long these colorful birds live …

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Categories Eclectus, Parrot lifespan 11 Comments

9 pet birds that are quiet | Quietest parrots

Published: March 21, 2021Modified: April 7, 2021

One of the most common questions when the time comes to choose a parrot is: are there pet birds that are quiet? Many of us are apartment dwellers who can’t …

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Categories Parrot facts 9 Comments
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