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Sick Pet Bird - How To Tell If Your Parrot Is Sick
(Signs & Symptoms To Look Out For)

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How To Tell If Your Parrot Is SickOne of the many responsibilities that comes with owning a pet parrot is routinely checking it for signs of illness and disease. Whether you own a large Macaw or small budgie, all parrots are susceptible to certain types of illnesses. Some of these illnesses are obvious, whereas others [...]

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Common Causes of Feather Loss In Parrots (Head, Chest & Neck) - Plus How to Prevent It

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Common Causes of Feather Loss In ParrotsA parrot's feathers are one of its most distinctive characteristics. It provides a colorful sense of visual appeal, which in turn helps the species procreate. When a parrot suddenly loses its feathers for no apparent reasons, owners often grow concerned that an underlying disease or illness is to blame. [...]

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My Parrot's Wings...Should I Clip or Not? The Pros and Cons of Clipping Revealed

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Should I Clip My Parrot's Wings? Pros and Cons RevealedOne of the decisions you’ll have to make when owning a parrot is whether or not to clip their wings. Some owners will stress the importance of clipping their parrot’s wings, while others will say it's inhumane or even cruel. It's a short process that most [...]

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Your Parrot’s Diet- Pellets, Transitioning and Foods to Avoid

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Your Parrot’s Diet- Pellets, Transitioning and Foods to AvoidChoosing The Right Pellet Food For a Pet ParrotProper nutrition is essential for the health and overall well-being of a pet parrot. Whether you own a small Parrotlet or a large African Grey, you need to provide them with a balanced diet consisting of all the necessary [...]

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Train Your Parrot To Talk, Wave & Not Bite
3 Cool Tricks To Teach Your Pet Bird (Step-by-Step)

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3 Tricks You Can Teach Your ParrotSome owners assume their parrot is too old or not the right species to learn tricks, but this isn't the case. Parrots are highly intelligent animals that can be taught a wide range of words and phrases. In fact, a budgerigar parrot named Puck holds the current Guinness Book [...]

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