Just as we enjoy the outdoors, so do our birds. After all, outdoors is their natural habitat. But pet birds need extra care if we want them to have some fresh air and sun. If you’ve trained your bird to use a harness, make sure that it fits well. If you take your bird outside […]
Vegetables are a very important part of your bird’s diet. They should be the major part along with sprouts and legumes and a high quality bird food. Raw veggies offer the highest amount of nutrients. According to the experts, veggies are best served raw. The most desirable veggies are those that are grown free of […]
Birds can suffer from diabetes too. Diabetes milletus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps regulate and metabolize sugar. The cause of diabetes in birds is somewhat different than in mammals. With mammals, insulin production is too low. In birds, too much of the hormone, glucagon is present. […]
