Some parrots naturally chew everything they see, while others need a little help learning what is safe and fun to chew. Encouraging healthy chewing is one of the best ways to keep parrots happy, active, and mentally strong. Easy Ways to Encourage Chewing Provide chewable toys: Place toys made from wood, rope, or paper both
Parrots will chew almost anything they find, but not everything is safe for them. Many household objects contain chemicals, metals, or dyes that can harm birds. That’s why it’s important to choose only bird-safe chewing materials. Best Chewing Materials for Pet Birds Natural wood: Bird-safe branches such as apple, willow, or manzanita. These are strong
Chewing is one of the most natural and important behaviors for parrots. In the wild, parrots spend much of their day using their strong beaks to break open seeds, shred bark, snap branches, and tear apart leaves. This is how they explore, find food, and keep their beaks in good shape. At home, chewing is
Traveling with a parrot—whether for a vet visit or longer trip—needs extra care. With the right travel carrier and planning, you can keep your bird safe, calm, and happy on the go. Why Travel Safety Matters Parrots can feel stressed in new places. A safe travel setup reduces anxiety and keeps them secure. Choosing a
The kitchen is one of the riskiest rooms for pet birds. While parrots love to follow their owners, it’s safer to keep them away from cooking areas. Good kitchen safety is key to parrot health. Kitchen Dangers for Parrots Non-stick cookware fumes: deadly for parrots Hot stoves and ovens: burn risk Toxic foods: avocado, chocolate,
Parrots are playful, smart, and full of curiosity. In the wild, they spend much of their day chewing wood, foraging for food, and exploring. At home, toys are the best way to give them safe activities that support both their body and mind. Choosing safe parrot toys is one of the most important parts of
Regardless of the fact your baby parrot may have been born in captivity, parrots are still instinctually hardwired to survive in the wild. Unlike dogs and cats who have been selectively bred and domesticated over several millennia, parrots have only been bred domestically for a few generations and therefore they are not that different—physically or
Senses and Survival: A Parrot’s Connection to Its Environment Parrots rely heavily on their senses to make vital decisions about foraging, escaping predators, mating, and navigating their environment. Among all senses, vision and hearing are the most essential for survival, while smell and taste play more secondary roles. Bird Vision: A Survival Superpower A Bird’s
Parrots Are Prey Animals by Nature Parrots are prey animals, which means their behavior—both in the wild and in captivity—is deeply shaped by the constant threat of predators. Among all environmental factors, predation risk plays the most significant role in influencing parrot behavior. When feeding on the ground, parrots are at their most vulnerable. This
Parrots Are Natural Flock Animals In the wild, parrots rely heavily on group living for both survival and social connection. Some species, like African Greys, tend to form single-species flocks, while others—such as Amazons, Macaws, and Conures—are more likely to be found in mixed-species groups. Flock sizes vary depending on the species, time of day,
