Everything you need to know about birds
Image via iStock.com/WhitneyLewisPhotography By Paula Fitzsimmons If you plan to live with a parrot, you’ll need to find ways to keep him occupied. “It is not natural for birds to do nothing at all. If...
By Cheryl Lock Whether you’ve lived with birds all your life or your new friend is your first feathered companion, you’ve likely noticed that most domesticated birds love to play. But even playtime needs...
By Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Despite their name, parrotlets are truly parrots. They are related to the larger, green Amazon parrots and have the Amazon’s big personality packed...
Many people would complete a discussion on how to feed a bird with just one word: seeds. Perhaps some would sum it up in three words: seeds with pellets. However, ask any veterinarian who regularly treats...
Reviewed for accuracy on April 19, 2019 by Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP (Avian) Adopting a pet bird is exciting—you’re adding a new member to your family and gaining a lifetime companion. But before you bring...
You’ve owned your African grey parrot for 18 years now and never had an emergency; all of your veterinary care has been on an “as planned” basis. But here you are on a Saturday evening—with the nearest...
