Gaurav Dhir I have always had cats – and for the better part of my life I have also had pet dogs and birds. I have taken in stray cats that were used to killing birds and mice for food; and yet it took me only a couple of weeks to a month to train the cats … Read more
Avian Conjunctivitis can be caused by a number of factors, including injuries, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and protozoa. Diagnostic testing is necessary to determine exactly what causes each case of conjunctivitis. Infected birds typically show various degrees of crusty thickened growths around the eyes. In extreme cases, these growths can completely cover the eye. Eyes are … Read more
African Grey parrots, renowned for their remarkable ability to mimic human speech, stand out in the avian world for their vocal prowess. These intelligent birds are not just parroting words; they often understand and use them contextually, engaging in a form of communication that fascinates researchers and pet owners alike. However, it’s not uncommon for … Read more
In this article, we cover some of the dietary changes that you can make to reduce feather plucking, skin inflammation and itching in your pet birds. You should never give your bird the following: We suggest that you start out by NOT offering the following foods to your bird to see if you see improvement: … Read more
EWG (Environmental Working Group) finds heated Teflon pans can turn toxic faster than DuPont claims — EWG tests of coated pans found that in two to five minutes on a typical household stove, heated pans reach temperatures that produce toxins that even DuPont acknowledges kill hundreds of pet birds each year and cause “flu-like polymer … Read more
African Grey parrots are highly intelligent and inherently social. These birds, from the central African rainforests, are known for their ability to mimic human speech and demonstrate cognitive skills similar to young children. Interaction and mental engagement are essential for their mental health. Entertainment for African Greys extends to activities that stimulate their senses and … Read more
Bird feeding holds a place of high importance both for avian wildlife and bird enthusiasts. By providing birds with supplemental nourishment, especially during times when natural food sources might be scarce, we play a crucial role in supporting their survival. However, there are some common misconceptions about feeding birds. For example, one prevalent myth is … Read more
Winter presents a unique set of challenges for our feathered friends. As temperatures drop and natural food sources become scarce, birds face the daunting task of finding enough sustenance to survive. The importance of feeding birds during these colder months cannot be overemphasized. Not only does it provide them with the necessary nutrients, but it … Read more
African Grey Parrots are renowned for their intelligence and eloquence. Their remarkable cognitive abilities, akin to those of a young child, make them popular among bird lovers. However, along with their mental prowess comes a range of behaviors that can be challenging for their human companions to understand and manage. One such behavior is biting, … Read more
African Grey parrots, known for their impressive mimicry of human language, are among the most talented talkers in the avian world. Their ability to replicate human speech with a massive vocabulary has earned them a reputation for being extremely intelligent. But what happens when an African Grey doesn’t learn to talk in its formative years? … Read more