Can parrots eat soybeans? When concerned about a parrot’s health, never feed soy of any type. Soy contains phytoestrogens that mimic hormones, this can wreak havoc on a bird’s sensitive endocrine system. Human and animals studies have linked phytoestrogens to numerous health problems. . Soy is a controversial food to eat. And one concern is…
Most parrots are omnivores, they can eat a wide variety of foods. But there are some common foods that you should never feed them. Do you know which foods are safe for your parrot and which ones are dangerous? Here we share a list of the foods to never feed parrots. You may be surprised!…
. . . There are three ways to determine if your parrot or finch is malnourished. If your birds have any of these symptoms they are not eating the best parrot diet possible. . . . . . ONE: Physical Symptoms TWO: Behaviors THREE: Examine their Diet . . . 1. Most Common Physical Symptoms…
This article appears in its entirety in the August 2019, issue #259 of Parrots magazine. Did you know that your bird’s feather condition, ragged edges and improper coloring can be a sign of avian malnutrition, undernutrition or imbalanced nutrition? And what about beaks? Do you know anyone who regularly has their bird’s…
End Avian Malnutrition With Our ‘Balanced Exotic Avian Food Plan’ The only way to End Avian Malnutrition for your birds is to feed them a specific combination and balance of foods everyday that provides these three things: 1. All of the hundreds of nutrients a parrot or finch must eat everyday must be in…
The Experts Explain From the textbook, Avian Medicine: Principles and Application, Patricia MacWhirter, DVM, explains, “Avian malnutrition [or undernutrition] can cause a specific problem or [completely] suppress a bird’s immune system.” Unless a parrot, or finch, receives the type and quantity of nutrients needed on a daily basis, malnutrition or undernutrition will result. Also from,…
Numerous diseases, degenerative conditions and even the aging process itself, have been linked to free-radical damage. A free-radical is a highly reactive molecule that can bind to and destroy other molecules. Also known as oxidative damage, free-radical damage can cause irreversible damage to body cells and physiological processes. Feeding your parrots a “Balanced Exotic Avian…
Sample: a balanced meal for a pair of Crimson-winged parrots. Food as Medicine When using diet and nutrition for health and healing, is what really matters to you – you’ll want to feed your birds a diet that is already developing a reputation for being able to produce healing results in birds. Here at our…
x x The Overlooked Connection What ever a bird eats and drinks creates his level of wellness, or lack of health. But why is this so? There are a variety of factors that cause sickness and disease. Here we will focus on diet and nutrition, because the food and drink a parrot consumes either…
End Avian Malnutrition With Our ‘Balanced Exotic Avian Food Plan’ The only way to End Avian Malnutrition for your birds is to feed them a specific combination and balance of foods everyday that provides these three things: 1. The hundreds of nutrients a parrot or finch must eat everyday must be in a…
When wanting to keep our parrots healthy so many people focus on avoiding the pathogens. However, we live on a planet that’s full of them: aspergillosis, candida, bacteria, viral infections and the like. Aspergillosis and candida are ubiquitous … meaning they are everywhere. Aspergillosis is most commonly found in garden soil and compost. Aspergillosis–Everywhere…
A Condition That Must Be Addressed Quickly According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, malnutrition is a common and detrimental condition that must be addressed quickly and comprehensively. Avian malnutrition cannot be diagnosed using blood work because blood work is used for identifying disease conditions. The easiest way to identify avian malnutrition is by…
