Apollo, Bob and Sputnik Approve! Variety is the spice of life! Enrichment can come in many forms, all of which can be beneficial to the life of your bird. One enrichment for birds involves encouraging natural behavior and problem-solving through varied diets, including diverse fruits and vegetables. Birds may need multiple exposures to new foods before accepting them, and sometimes light cooking, like steaming carrots, can make them more appealing. Observing what foods birds enjoy can be very rewarding for you and healthy for your bird. #MAARS
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DID YOU KNOW? Inadequate perches can harm your bird, leading to a painful condition called bumblefoot or pododermatitis. Unlike us, they cannot “take a load off”. Birds spend most of their time on their feet, even when sleeping. To prevent bumblefoot, provide natural hardwood perches of varying thicknesses like willow, manzanita and java. Rope perches offer soft, flexible landing spots. The variety will mimic their natural environment in the wild. Avoid dowel, pumice, or smooth, hard wood perches. When you provide multiple perch materials throughout the cage, you’re giving your bird’s feet the workout and relief they need to stay healthy for years. #MAARS
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