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Our knowledge of bird nutrition is constantly evolving. This is due to heightened awareness of the importance of nutrition plus increased research. As with all other animals, birds need a…
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Many cases of respiratory disease in parrots are caused by airborne pollutants. This can take different forms: An asthma-like syndrome with sudden attacks of respiratory difficulty. In many…
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Pet parrots are commonly presented for "feather plucking". This usually involves the removal of body feathers – these may be either pulled out or chewed off.Indeed, it can be…
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Feather loss is as much of a concern to bird owners as hair loss is to dog and cat owners. The feathers of a bird provide protection, insulation, flight, and visual signals to other pets.
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Parrots form long-term pair-bonds, often lifelong. Once they reach puberty they therefore start to look for a mate.While this is fine in the aviary situation where parent-reared parrots can be…
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It is often said that many parrot behaviour problems (e.g. plucking or screaming) are due to boredom. This is, as with most simple explanations, too simple! Many of these parrots do have something to do and may have plenty of toys - they are just not the right ones that provide for the parrot's needs.
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Birds fly! It is an important behaviour and one that, ideally, they should be allowed to perform. However, in captivity this can cause problems. The advantages of wing clipping are: Safety -…
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The domestic pigeon (family Columbidae) includes over 300 breeds descending from the Rock Dove (Columbia livia). They originated in Eurasia but are now found all over the world. They have had…
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Our knowledge of bird nutrition is constantly evolving. This is due to heightened awareness of the importance of nutrition plus increased research. As with all other animals, birds need a…
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A supplement is a concentrated nutrient source that is added to a basic diet for either a nutritional or a therapeutic effect. There is a great deal of confusion that surrounds the terminology…
