Articles

The Dangers of Stunting in Handfed Psittacines »
EB Cravens
The accepted practice of handfeeding parrot chicks in order to make them into social house pets has a sobering down side to it.

Dealing with Feather Picking »
EB Cravens
Recognizing the signs of destructive feather picking, and suggestions for handling it.

Focus on Catching and Transporting of Parrots »
EB Cravens
Preparation for catching and transporting psittacines takes only a little foresight and planning to anticipate and meet all the birds' needs.

Infectious Disease Risks to parrot aviculture and reintroduction »
AG.GreenwoodMA, VetMB, MlBiol, MRCVS
A complete review of major disease risks for parrots in captivity. (Please note: this article was first published in 1992 and some information may be out of date

Frequently Occurring Pet Bird Accidents and how to Evade One »
EB Cravens
Unexpected and sudden accidents are a major cause of avian loss in household pets.

Investigation of Bone Deformities in Grey Parrots »
Rosemary Low
A vet in the UK delves into the incidence of juvenile osteodystrophy in hand-reared grey parrots.

Minerals and Grit: of Vital Importance »
Rosemary Low
A look into the reasons why grit should stay an option for captive birds.

Toenail Tips for Parrot Keepers »
EB Cravens
The question of how and when to clip a captive hookbill's toenails pose a particular dilemma for the natural birdkeeper.

Views on Mineral Grit for Parrots »
EB Cravens
A compelling look at the many purposes grit serves in the avian diet.

Views on Pelleted Food Diets »
EB Cravens
Why relying on pelleted foods alone will not sustain your parrot's health.  

Web Links

Health

GILLIAN WILLIS - TOXICOLOGY
http://www.exoticbird.com/gillian

Nutrition

BREEDERS BLEND - BIRD FOOD & NUTRITION
http://www.breedersblend.com

 

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