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The Grey Parrot from central Africa, is a highly intelligent bird commonly encountered in captivity. Two subspecies are seen, Psittacus erithacus erithacus (African Grey Parrot) and P.e.…
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There is a lot of information available about diets for pet birds and as time goes on, our knowledge continues to improve. This is due to heightened awareness of the importance of nutrition…
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Guinea pigs are herbivores rather like rabbits, although the physiology and function of their gastrointestinal system is less well understood than that of the rabbit. The critical area of…
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Guinea pigs originated in South America but were probably introduced into Europe soon after the first Spanish explorers returned from that continent in the 1500s. Even though they came from a…
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Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia is a condition whereby an animals' own immune system destroys it's red blood cells, leading to anaemia (too few red blood cells). This destruction can occur in the blood vessels (intravascular) or in organs such as the liver and spleen
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There are approximately 50 species of lories and lorikeets (subfamily Loriidae) distributed widely throughout southeastern Asia, Papua New Guinea, Australia and Polynesia. These birds come in…
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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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The Peach-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) is the largest and most commonly kept of the nine species of lovebirds. This small, colourful, short-tailed parrot originates from Africa. They…
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There is a lot of information available about diets for pet birds and as time goes on, our knowledge continues to improve. This is due to heightened awareness of the importance of nutrition…
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Some macaws (Ara sp.) are the largest members of the parrot family. There are also a number of smaller (or dwarf) macaws. These magnificent, vividly coloured birds originate from Mexico,…