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Did you know that like all other animals, parrots can also become infected by parasites?  Gastrointestinal parasites can cause a multitude of problems in a bird’s stomach and intestines and can also affect the function of the bird’s other organs. Gastrointestinal parasites can cause weight loss, depression, loss of appetite and in severe cases can even lead to death.  The presence of intestinal worms can be diagnosed by your avian veterinarian who will perform a faecal exam, looking for parasite eggs. Although gastrointestinal parasites are more common in wild birds, companion birds can be exposed to parasites by direct contact...

Can you believe it’s only five weeks until Christmas already?  Don’t forget your fids this Christmas!  We are currently taking orders for Parrotboxes – gift boxes for Christmas as well as three and six-month subscription packages.  Each Parrotbox gift box is tailored to your bird and will deliver a combination of high quality treats, toys, food and health and wellness products to your much-loved feathered family members. Parrotboxes for small birds suit birds such as: Cockatiels, Princess Parrots, Conures, Caiques, Finches, Canaries, Budgerigars and Lorikeets. Parrotboxes for large birds suit birds such as: Eclectus', African Greys, Ringnecks, Alexandrines, Amazons and...

National Bird Week 2016 will take place in Australia from Monday 17 October to Sunday 23 October.  National Bird Week is organised and promoted by BirdLife Australia (www.birdlife.org.au) with the aim of encouraging Australians to participate in bird conservation efforts.  Australians have been celebrating National Bird Week for over 100 years.   An initiative of National Bird Week is the Aussie Backyard Bird Count.  This nationwide event helps to increase knowledge of birdlife trends across Australia.  With over 900 species of birds in Australia, getting involved in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count is easy - all you need is 20...

Scaly Face Mite is a parasitic skin condition which most commonly effects budgies, canaries and finches. Scaly face is most commonly caused by Knemidokoptes which are eight-legged microscopic mites. The mites burrow in the non-feathered areas around the cere (the fleshy area above the beak), beak and eyes. The mites may also affect the vent and legs (scaly legs).   Knemidokoptes are highly contagious.  As such, if one bird has been infected, all birds that have come in contact with that bird will need to be treated. Damage to the tissue caused by the mites can be very painful. If left untreated, Scaly Face...

Parrotbox is excited to welcome a new range of toys to our store.  Based in Los Angeles in the USA, Planet Pleasures produce hand crafted, environmentally friendly bird toys.  Planet Pleasures toys are made with non-toxic, earth friendly materials that birds encounter in the wild such as palm leaves, coconut and bamboo. In addition to producing non-toxic, environmentally friendly toys for birds, Planet Pleasures work with fair trade groups and other organizations providing livelihoods for hundreds of families. Check out our range of Planet Pleasures toys now including piñatas, woven foot toys, shredders and shredding balls. Don’t forget we offer...