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Adding a new parrot to a house with existing birds increases the risk of spreading avian diseases. Protect your flock with proper quarantine practices.

If you notice any of the following signs of illness in your caged bird, it may be a medical emergency. You should take the bird to an avian veterinarian immediately.

The type of food that you feed your pet bird today will affect its health later in life. Make sure your parrot is getting the right mix of seed, pellet and fresh foods.

Birds are incredibly fragile creatures and being able to recognize the signs of illness could mean the difference between life and death for an ill pet bird.

Pet birds are fragile creatures. If owners do not recognize the early signs that their pet bird is ill, it is usually to late to treat the bird.

It's key to find a veterinarian before a veterinary health emergency arises. Pet owners should seek a vet who's willing to explain veterinary treatments and diagnoses.

Zinc overdose is a serious condition that is fatal if left untreated. If a parrot exhibits any zinc toxicity side effects get veterinary aid immediately.

A broken blood feather can lead to severe bleeding in birds that can be fatal. Learn what a blood feather is, and how to help a bird with a broken blood feather.

Feather plucking in pet birds is usually a symptom of an underlying problem. Figuring out what that problem is and treating it is the best way to stop plucking behavior.

Pet cockatiels are susceptible to night frights, a panic reaction that can cause serious parrot injuries. Learn how to keep your parrot safe and secure at night.

From feather plucking to calcium deficiencies many of the common health problems of African Grey parrots can be resolved with the proper amount of full spectrum lighting.

Talking birds, singing birds, and birds with bright plumage are all popular for aviaries and cages. Birds that interact with their owners are favorites too.

Buying a Molucaan cockatoo or umbrella cockatoo may be tempting, but large pet parrots have wild parrot instincts that land many pet cockatoos in bird rescue sanctuaries.

Eclectus parrots are prone to feather plucking and feather mutilation. Emotional problems such as stress, boredom and separation anxiety can all lead to feather plucking.

Casa del Caballo Blanco is an eco lodge that supports a bird rehabilitation and release program in Belize. Green travel packages and tours add to an interesting vacation.

There are many bad reasons to buy a parrot, whether the bird is a little sun conure or a giant macaw. Here are a few reasons not to purchase a pet parrot.