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Can Parakeets Eat Cantaloupe? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

Can Parakeets Eat Cantaloupe? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

Disclaimer: This article has been fact checked by a veterinarian, using information available at the time of review. It provides a guide for food safety and sh…

Can Parrots Eat Parsley? Vet-Reviewed Health Concerns

Can Parrots Eat Parsley? Vet-Reviewed Health Concerns

Disclaimer: This article has been fact checked by a veterinarian, using information available at the time of review. It provides a guide for food safety and sh…

English Budgie vs Parakeet: Vet-Reviewed Differences (With Pictures)

English Budgie vs Parakeet: Vet-Reviewed Differences (With Pictures)

Many pet owners adore birds due to their eye-catching plumage and their unique vocalizations, but as any avian enthusiast will tell you, there is so much more…

Can Parrots Eat Bread? Vet-Reviewed Feeding Facts

Can Parrots Eat Bread? Vet-Reviewed Feeding Facts

A healthy and natural diet is essential for your parrot’s well-being, and this diet varies considerably depending on which species of parrot you have. There ar…

Can Parrots Eat Corn? Vet-Approved Feeding Facts

Can Parrots Eat Corn? Vet-Approved Feeding Facts

Parrots (Psittaciformes) in the wild have a natural inclination to fuel themselves with fresh vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts, grasses, and other leafy vegetati…

Can Parrots Eat Dates? Vet-Approved Nutrition Guide

Can Parrots Eat Dates? Vet-Approved Nutrition Guide

Dates are a delicious fruit that grows from the date palm. These fruits are some of the sweetest fruits in the world thanks to their sugar content, but they al…

How Long Do Quaker Parrots Live: Info, Pictures, Lifespan, Care & More

How Long Do Quaker Parrots Live: Info, Pictures, Lifespan, Care & More

The Quaker parrot (also known as the Monk parrot or parakeet) is native to South America and one of the more popular parrots around. Due to the low cost of the…

Feather Plucking in Parrots: Signs, Causes & Vet-Reviewed Care Tips

Feather Plucking in Parrots: Signs, Causes & Vet-Reviewed Care Tips

Do you notice your parrot’s plumage looking a bit thin? Are there always feathers at the bottom of the cage? If so, your bird may be suffering from a condition…