Hand rearing, also known as neocare, is the process of raising a baby parrot by hand, without the presence of the parent birds. Hand rearing can be a rewarding experience for bird owners, but it requires a significant commitment of time, effort, and resources. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what hand rearing is...
Continue readingWhy Do Sun Conures Have Grey Patches on Their Eyes?
If you’re a sun conure owner, you might have noticed that your bird has grey patches around their eyes. While this may look like a sign of illness or injury, it’s actually a natural feature of the sun conure. The grey patches on a sun conure’s eyes are caused by a combination of genetics...
Continue readingBaby Bird Feeding Formula: Essential Nutrients for Your Growing Parrot
Feeding a baby parrot requires special care and attention to ensure that they get all theessential nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong. While baby parrots will eventuallytransition to solid food, feeding them a specialised formula is necessary in the first few weeks of their life. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the...
Continue readingThe Parrot Grooming Parlour – Nail, Beak and Feather Trimming
As a parrot owner, you want your feathered friend to look and feel their best. Keeping yourparrot’s nails, feathers, and beak in good condition is an important part of their overallhealth and well-being. Birds naturally groom themselves however sometimes human intervention may be required during periods of overgrowth. However, these tasks can be intimidating...
Continue reading5 Ways to Keep Your Bird Clean and Happy
Bathing is an essential part of a bird’s grooming routine, helping them keep their feathersclean and healthy. As a bird owner, it’s important to provide your feathered friend with acomfortable and safe environment for bathing. However, not all birds enjoy the same type of bath, so it’s important to find the method that works...
Continue readingSun Conure Breeding: It’s not so simple
Breeding Sun Conures is a rewarding experience that can help expand the population ofthese beautiful birds. However, it’s important to approach breeding responsibly and onlybreed birds that are healthy and genetically sound. Before deciding to breed your SunConures, it’s important to do your research and consult with an experienced avianveterinarian. When preparing to breed...
Continue readingDon’t be fooled: Parrot Sneezing and Wheezing
While occasional sneezing and wheezing is normal, if your parrot is doing it frequently, it could be a sign of an underlying health issue. Dont miss the signs....
Continue readingDelicious Bird Chop Recipe for Fussy Eaters
It's not as cruel as it sounds, rather a process of finely chopping fresh and/or cooked food to form a mix. Simply put, a bird salad....
Continue readingChoose the Safest Bird Cage Now & Avoid Regret Later
Avian professionals who specialize in breeding or rescues, investing in stainless steel cages is a must. However as first time bird owners, what are your options?...
Continue readingHow to Safely Sprout Seeds for Your Parrot
Unlike the traditional dry bird seed mix, sprouted seeds are a healthier option due to low fat and high vitamin content. Learn how to make your own sprout seed mix today!...
Continue readingLorikeets Suddenly Dropping Out of the Sky in Australia
Across eastern Australia, Rainbow Lorikeets have been plagued by a disease called Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (Clenching Syndrome) leaving them flightless....
Continue readingThe Startling Truth About Birds in Shock (& Treatment)
Have you ever come across an injured bird and didn't know what to do? Quickly recognizing the signs of avian shock is ultimately a matter of life or death....
Continue readingUltimate Parrot Anatomy Lesson for Beginners (Bonus Meme)
Have you ever heard of the nape, crop or cloaca of a bird? Just like the human body there is a whole glossary related to parrot anatomy....
Continue readingDanger of Egg Binding: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
If you're thinking of getting a female bird. You may just reconsider. Egg binding is a condition whereby the egg cannot pass the reproductive tract....
Continue readingBasic and Quick Bird Egg Identification Chart
Of course we all know what a chicken egg looks. Ever find an egg and wondered which bird it could belong to? Can you label these eggs to its birdie mamma?...
Continue readingSimple Anatomical Guide to Feathers of the Wing
Do you clip your birds wings? Before you pick up the scissors, take a short anatomy lesson to see if you're clipping the correct feathers....
Continue readingNever Feed Your Birds These 10 Common Foods
Has your bird ever tried to take a peck of your chocolate? These 10 innocent things may make your mouth water but inching your bird closer to death....
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