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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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A mouse's lifespan is only 18-36 months so ageing changes and natural fatal conditions such as tumours are fairly common. Tumours are especially common for two reasons - many mice are…
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Mice are kept for many reasons, from being pets to prize show animals. They are not ideal pets in many ways but are easy to keep in captivity.Most mice sold as pets are white although many…
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Mynah birds (Gracula sp. and Acridotheres tristis) originate from Africa, India and Southeast Asia and are best known for their ability to talk or mimic any and all sounds. They are lively,…
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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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Many cases of respiratory disease in parrots are caused by airborne pollutants. This can take different forms: An asthma-like syndrome with sudden attacks of respiratory difficulty. In many…
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Pet parrots are commonly presented for "feather plucking". This usually involves the removal of body feathers – these may be either pulled out or chewed off.Indeed, it can be…
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Feather loss is as much of a concern to bird owners as hair loss is to dog and cat owners. The feathers of a bird provide protection, insulation, flight, and visual signals to other pets.
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Parrots form long-term pair-bonds, often lifelong. Once they reach puberty they therefore start to look for a mate.While this is fine in the aviary situation where parent-reared parrots can be…
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It is often said that many parrot behaviour problems (e.g. plucking or screaming) are due to boredom. This is, as with most simple explanations, too simple! Many of these parrots do have something to do and may have plenty of toys - they are just not the right ones that provide for the parrot's needs.