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African Grey Parrot
There are two official subspecies of African Grey parrots. The first Congo African Grey "Psittacus erithacus erithacus" is the larger of the two species, growing to 12-13 inches bill to tail. They have light grey feathers, a dark red tail, a black beak and their irises change from grey to light yellow by the time they are a year old. The Timneh African Grey "Psittacus erithacus timneh" is the smaller of the two subspecies and their... (posted by Kimberly 2 years 137 days ago.)
There are two official subspecies of African Grey parrots. The first Congo African Grey "Psittacus erithacus erithacus" is the larger of the two species, growing to 12-13 inches bill to tail. They have light grey feathers, a dark red tail, a black beak and their irises change from grey to light yellow by the time they are a year old. The Timneh African Grey "Psittacus erithacus timneh" is the smaller of the two subspecies and their... (posted by Kimberly 2 years 137 days ago.)
The Most Gentle Macaw-The Lovable Green Wing
The Green Winged Macaw, scientific name Ara Chloroptera, is also commonly known as the Maroon Macaw or Red and Green Macaw. They are second only in size to the Hyacinth Macaw. The Green Wing is often confused with the Scarlet because of all the red coloring but can easily be told apart by looking at their backs. The Green Wing has a green band of color while the Scarlet has a yellow band of color across its... (posted by Kimberly 2 years 137 days ago.)
The Green Winged Macaw, scientific name Ara Chloroptera, is also commonly known as the Maroon Macaw or Red and Green Macaw. They are second only in size to the Hyacinth Macaw. The Green Wing is often confused with the Scarlet because of all the red coloring but can easily be told apart by looking at their backs. The Green Wing has a green band of color while the Scarlet has a yellow band of color across its... (posted by Kimberly 2 years 137 days ago.)
Egg Binding and Chronic Egg Laying in Parrots - Part 1
Over the past several months people have been emailing us about their hen suddenly appearing with eggs out of the blue with no mate around or their hen has binding and excessively laying issues. We have decided to do an in depth look into these problems and help all understand the issues and problems that we and our birds face. Life is a miracle of nature never fully understood but an... (posted by Kimberly 2 years 137 days ago.)
Over the past several months people have been emailing us about their hen suddenly appearing with eggs out of the blue with no mate around or their hen has binding and excessively laying issues. We have decided to do an in depth look into these problems and help all understand the issues and problems that we and our birds face. Life is a miracle of nature never fully understood but an... (posted by Kimberly 2 years 137 days ago.)
Parrot Grooming, Cage Maintenance, & Toys
Grooming Keep a watchful eye for overgrown toenails and beaks. If you have no prior experience in this sort of grooming, either contact me or take the bird to your avian vet for grooming. Use of hard mineral blocks help to keep beaks groomed and a small cement perch helps keep the toe nails groomed. For your bird's comfort, use wooden perches that are contoured and the appropriate diameter for perching. If the... (posted by Kimberly 4 years 5 days ago.)
Grooming Keep a watchful eye for overgrown toenails and beaks. If you have no prior experience in this sort of grooming, either contact me or take the bird to your avian vet for grooming. Use of hard mineral blocks help to keep beaks groomed and a small cement perch helps keep the toe nails groomed. For your bird's comfort, use wooden perches that are contoured and the appropriate diameter for perching. If the... (posted by Kimberly 4 years 5 days ago.)
How to tell if Your Parrot is Sick
POOPOLOGY: Check your bird's poop daily for the proper consistency. Droppings should be well formed with both green and white streaks in it. (Lorys and Lorikeets are the exception. They have looser poops due to their high sugar/nectar diet). If you begin to see loose or discolored stools, please call your vet. Because birds hide illness so well, their poop is the best indicator we have of trouble/illness brewing. Before... (posted by Kimberly 5 years 163 days ago.)
POOPOLOGY: Check your bird's poop daily for the proper consistency. Droppings should be well formed with both green and white streaks in it. (Lorys and Lorikeets are the exception. They have looser poops due to their high sugar/nectar diet). If you begin to see loose or discolored stools, please call your vet. Because birds hide illness so well, their poop is the best indicator we have of trouble/illness brewing. Before... (posted by Kimberly 5 years 163 days ago.)
A Parrots Average Life Span
So you’ve made the decision to enrich your life with a feathered friend. Parrots are unique among pet birds in that they have the potential to be with you for your entire life. A parrots life span in captivity is considerably shorter than his potential life span. This is due to environmental factures. How long they enrich your life is in your hands. Proper nutrition and veterinary care are key factures in the life span of your... (posted by Kimberly 6 years 32 days ago.)
So you’ve made the decision to enrich your life with a feathered friend. Parrots are unique among pet birds in that they have the potential to be with you for your entire life. A parrots life span in captivity is considerably shorter than his potential life span. This is due to environmental factures. How long they enrich your life is in your hands. Proper nutrition and veterinary care are key factures in the life span of your... (posted by Kimberly 6 years 32 days ago.)
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