Birds health guides
Evidence-based advice for caring for your birds.
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Choosing a Healthy Pet Bird: What to Look For
A healthy-looking bird isn't always a healthy bird. Here's what to check — eyes, nostrils, feathers, breathing, droppings and behaviour — plus the questions to ask before you bring a bird home.
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Parrot Diet: What to Feed Your Pet Parrot
A balanced parrot diet starts with nutritionally complete pellets, plus fresh vegetables and fruit — not a seed-only mix. Here's what to feed, what to limit, and what's toxic.
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Signs Your Pet Bird Is Unwell: What to Look For & When to Call the Vet
Birds hide illness, so by the time you notice something is wrong it matters. Here are the signs to watch for and when to call an avian vet.
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