Parrotbox

Parrots have a tendency to create a large amount of mess in and around their cages.  Regular cleaning of your bird’s cage, perches and toys is paramount to keeping your bird healthy.  Cage papers should be changed on a daily basis.  Food and water dishes should be washed thoroughly on a daily basis in hot, soapy water and rinsed well.  Food and water dishes can be sanitized in the dishwasher. In addition to daily cleaning you need to give the cage a thorough clean with an avian safe disinfectant (while your bird is out of their cage).  How often you...

Biting parrots are far more common than you may think. Thankfully, there is an easy way to tell which parrots will bite you and which will not. The secret? If it has a beak and it's a bird, then it will bite you eventually if you handle it.That's right, all pet birds bite. While this is not to say that all birds are aggressive, it should serve as fair warning to anyone who is interested in owning a pet bird. You will eventually get bitten... and it will be painful.If you're not still reeling with shock from these revelations, then...

This month we have added quite a few new items to our Vitamins and Supplements range of products from Vetafarm. Vitamins and Supplements are necessary for optimum health in young developing birds, mature and older birds alike. Here's a sneak peek at some of the new lines: SOLUVITE D Soluvite D is a water-soluble formula that provides additional Vitamin D3, as well as essential vitamins to promote the health of birds housed indoors. Limited exposure to sunlight may result in Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D has a role in the absorption of Calcium. Calcium is essential for normal growth of healthy bones...

Vetafarm Spark Liquid is a carbohydrate and electrolyte replacement for birds and animals.  Vetafarm Spark Liquid provides energy and electrolytes to assist in recovery during times of stress, high temperatures, illness or transport.  Vetafarm Spark Liquid can also be administered directly in emergency situations to provide fast acting energy. For regular use, simply add 20mL to 1L of drinking water.  Use as the sole source of water and prepare a fresh solution daily. Each Litre contains: Glucose 135g Citrate ions 30.31g Sodium ions 13g Potassium ions 20g Vetafarm products can often be found as part of our Parrotbox subscription boxes.  You can...

In their natural environment, parrots spend up to 70% of their day foraging and working for their food.  As companion parrots, they generally have the majority of their food presented to them in bowls.  When birds are kept in captivity they can become bored very easily, particularly when they are home alone.   By incorporating some foraging toys and activities in your parrot’s cage you can provide stimulation and enrichment in your parrot’s daily life. Foraging encourages mental and physical activity.   Foraging reduces long periods of boredom and inactivity which can be a precursor to behavior such as feather plucking and...