Parrots need a clean, spacious and stimulating living environment with ample perches and toys. Their housing should be roomy enough to allow them to move about freely and stretch their wings. It's important to keep the area clean and free of toxic substances or fumes. Parrots also require access to natural sunlight or full-spectrum lighting, fresh air, and a consistent temperature to thrive.
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How Do Birds Detect Ultraviolet Light?
Being able to see UV light is a vital part of how birds see and interact with the world. For years, scientists believed that birds saw the same colours as humans.
Bumblefoot, otherwise known as pododermatitis, also occurs frequently in psittacines. It is common in heavy-bodied birds such as Amazons and Hyacinth macaws, but is also seen in budgerigars and cockatiels. [read more]…
As our parrot population ages, keep in mind that they will become more susceptible to infection from bacteria and mould found in their environment. [read more]…
It’s important to have your carrier or avian transporter well in advance of any trip. Here are some things you should consider when purchasing your bird carrier:
Let’s explore the features of designing an outdoor parrot flight that will provide comfort, security, discovery, enrichment and exercise.
By simulating natural sunlight with an avian light, you are providing environmental enrichment and helping your bird to see his indoor world as it would in nature.
Fellow companion parrot enthusiasts can be helpful in ensuring these safety considerations were taken when designing your bird room .Your bird room design can be fun and colourful and safe at the same time. [read more]…
Many of these owners are using UVB or ‘full spectrum light’, which may have several benefits when used with companion birds. Full spectrum light consists of fluorescent tubes which imitate natural sunlight by producing a broad range of optical radiation. [read more]