Toxic foods and foods to avoid giving parrots Toxic foods that should never be fed to your bird include: Alcohol Avocado Cassava (tapioca) Caffeine Dairy products Onion, garlic, scallions Meat Mushrooms Chocolate or cocoa Peanuts Fruit seeds and pits Uncooked beans Food intended for humans Foods that should also be avoided include any foods that are high in salt, fat and sugars, and/or contain dyes or preservatives.

Birds in the wild search for their food. They spend the majority of their day foraging. In captivity, many birds do not have the need to forage, which leads to a lot of time on their hands, with which, they can get bored or develop behavioural problems. Toys provide enrichment, and foraging toys provide even more. Simply even putting a small foot toy in your birds food dish makes the bird have to move the toy to get to his food. This is foraging. Hiding food in toys or wrapped in paper is foraging. The possibilities are endless with parrots. These birds are curious and intelligent and most love to forage and earn a good treat for the effort of looking. Food is a big motivator but small toys can be used as well.

A predictable daily, weekly, and monthly routine is good both for you and your pet bird. Birds are social, intelligent creatures that quickly adapt to expected routines, and the structure will help reduce anxiety and stress that can affect your bird's health and behavior. Furthermore, if you stick to a regular routine, you can be sure your bird is getting the very best care with essential maintenance of its habitat, health care, exercise, mental stimulation, diet, grooming, and training. The more familiar you are with your overall pet bird routine, the easier you can spot any difficulties before they become more challenging problems.

Just like dogs and cats, birds need regular wellness checks and vet visits to make sure they are healthy and happy. An excursion to the bird vet can be a lot for your avian friend