свети атанасиконипочистванеFoods NEVER to give your bird
The below shortlist contain toxins that can be fatal!
1. Chocolate
Chocolate is a wonderful treat to share with human family members, but it can be harmful or fatal to your pet bird. Chocolate poisoning first affects a bird’s digestive system, causing vomiting and diarrhea. As the condition progresses, the bird’s central nervous system is affected, first causing seizures and eventually death.
2. Apple Seeds
Believe it or not, apples - along with other members of the rose family including cherries, peaches, apricots, and pears - contain trace amounts of Cyanide within their seeds. While the fruit of the apple is fine for your bird, be aware that in addition to the poisonous seeds, there may be pesticides present on the fruit’s skin. Be sure to thoroughly cleanse and core any apple pieces that you share with your bird to avoid exposure to these toxins.
3. Avocado
The skin and pit of this popular fruit had been known to cause cardiac distress and eventual heart failure in pet bird species. Although there is some debate to the degree of toxicity of avocados, it is generally advised to adopt a “better safe than sorry” attitude toward them and keep guacomole and other avocado products as far away from pet birds as possible.
4. Onions
While the use of limited amounts of onion or garlic powders as flavorings is generally regarded as acceptable, excessive consumption of onions causes vomiting, diarrhea, and a host of other digestive problems. It has been found that prolonged exposure can lead to a blood condition called hemolytic anemia, which is followed by respiratory distress and eventual death.
5. Alcohol
Although responsible bird owners would never dream of offering their pet an alcoholic drink, there have been instances in which free roaming birds have attained alcohol poisoning through helping themselves to unattended cocktails. Alcohol depresses the organ systems of birds and can be fatal. Make sure that your bird stays safe by securing him in his cage whenever alcohol is served in your home.
6. Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a type of fungus, and have been known to cause digestive upset in companion birds. Caps and stems of some varieties can induce liver failure.
7. Tomato Leaves
Tomatoes, like potatoes and other nightshades, have a tasty fruit that is fine when used as a treat for your bird. The stems, vines, and leaves, however, are highly toxic to your pet. Make sure that any time you offer your bird a tomato treat it has been properly cleaned and sliced, with the green parts removed, so that your bird will avoid exposure to any toxins.
8. Salt
While all living beings need regulated amounts of sodium in their systems, too much salt can lead to a host of health problems in birds, including excessive thirst, dehydration, kidney dysfunction, and death. Be sure to keep watch over the amount of salty foods your bird consumes.
9. Caffiene
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Caffinated beverages such as soda, coffee, and tea are popular among people - but allowing your bird to indulge in these drinks can be extremely hazardous. Caffeine causes cardiac malfunction in birds, and is associated with increased heartbeat, arrhythmia, hyperactivity, and cardiac arrest. Share a healthy drink of pure fruit or vegetable juice with your bird instead - this will satisfy both your bird’s tastebuds and nutritional requirements.
10. Dried Beans
Cooked beans are a favorite treat of many birds, but raw, dry bean mixes can be extremely harmful to your pet. Uncooked beans contain a poison called hemaglutin which is very toxic to birds. To avoid exposure, make sure to thoroughly cook any beans that you choose to share with your bird.
If you own just one bird, chances are you have minimum cleaning and waste problems. It is easy to buy treats and toys because you are not spending so much on things like grooming.
So do the materials that toys are made from matter? Pick toys that are made of sturdy and easily cleaned materials. You can find toys made with hardwood, plastic, leather, and other durable materials. Some toys come with replacement parts, and bird owners always have the option of creating unique toys from the materials their birds prefer. You can find many things to help you build and design your own bird toys. In the end you may actually find that it is not only cheaper, but you enjoy creating them! In a future article we will discuss the materials you can use for making your own parrot toys!
The superb fruit-dove likes to hang out in the higher regions of different fruit bearing trees in the closed-canopy of the mature rain forest. Many times the only hint of their presence is their droppings full of fruit on the floor of the forest. Even though this bird is brilliantly colored and quite distinctive in appearance, it can be quite difficult to detect in its native habitat. It has a unique cooing that can give away its location though.
It is said that this little bundle of intelligence and energy is a descendent of the larger Amazon Parrot. Your parrotlet can realistically be part of your family for more than twenty years. In all varieties of parrotlets, it will be evident if the bird you choose is a male or a female. If you are prepared to offer the proper training and care as well as the ability to live with a bright child of around 3 years of age for more than twenty years, than a parrotlet is the bird for you.