Parrots are extremely intelligent and social animals. Appropriate games/activities can provide mental stimulation and promote a flock mentality within the household. This helps keep your parrot happy and healthy, and discourages pair bonding and associated health and behavioral problems. Please note that we recommend your bird be supervised at all...
Converting your bird to a mostly pelleted diet is important, but can also be challenging. A complete diet promotes health and reduces likelihood of heart disease, hepatic lipidosis, and other medical problems; for these reasons, it is important to not become discouraged. The following are conversion guidelines with which...
In general, parrots should receive about 75% pellets and 25% other foods. This handout discusses some of the healthy foods that might make up the part of the diet that is not pellets. Remove fresh foods within about 8 hours to avoid exposing birds to spoilage. Vitamin A Dense...
NUTRITION: The precise nutritional requirements of most bird species are not entirely known, and multiple schools of thought exist regarding their dietary needs. For parrots, we recommend a diet of approximately 75% bird pellets and 25% other foods. Pellets are intended to be nutritionally complete. Common brands include Harrison’s, Roudybush,...
INTRODUCTION The Thai water dragon, Physignathus cocincinus, originates from the lowlands and highland forests of India and eastern Asia and seldom strays far from fresh water (Barnard, 1996, Rogner, 1997). It is a powerful lizard belonging to the family Agamidae. This species may reach 90 cm in total length of...
INTRODUCTION: Uromastyx are native to northern Africa and the Middle East and there are numerous different species. Lifespan is roughly 15 years and adults can grow up to 30 inches in length, depending on the species. These animals are often wild caught and a wellness exam is important to determine...
INTRODUCTION: Green iguanas have been kept as pets in captivity for many decades, however their popularity has decreased in recent years as people have become more aware of their large adult size and correlate space requirements. For the appropriately educated individual, iguanas can make interesting pets, but be sure to...
INTRODUCTION: Native to rainforest and some desert environments, chameleons are becoming increasingly popular as pets in the United States. Their management is highly specialized, and they are considered to be extremely fragile and notoriously difficult to keep in captivity. Appropriate husbandry and diet are key to their successful maintenance. Lifespan...
INTRODUCTION: Bearded dragons are native to Australia. Lifespan in captivity is approximately 10+ years, with adult size around 12 to 14 inches. They can make good pets if kept properly in captivity. HOUSING: Bearded dragons should generally be housed singly throughout their lives. Although not usually recommended, with the...