MAARS needs your help to create a new sanctuary that provides space for flight. Your support is vital for giving the birds an environment that can better meet their unique needs than the current location.
Fresh vegetables and fruits are an important part of a balanced parrot diet. They provide essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and hydration that support overall health, feather quality, digestion, and immune function.
🥦 Broccoli – Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus calcium for strong bones and beaks.
🌱 Radish – Provides antioxidants and adds variety and crunch for enrichment.
🥒 Cucumber – High in water content, helping keep birds hydrated.
🥒 Zucchini – Contains fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants that support digestion and health.
🍠 Sweet Potato – Excellent source of vitamin A, important for healthy feathers, skin, eyesight, and immune function.
🫑 Bell Peppers – Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Their bright colors also encourage natural curiosity and foraging.
🍎 Apples – Provide fiber and vitamin C. Always remove the seeds before serving.
🍐 Pears – Offer fiber, hydration, and vitamins while providing a naturally sweet treat.
🥬 Cauliflower – Contains vitamins C and K and supports digestive health.
A variety of fresh foods helps ensure parrots receive a wide range of nutrients while making mealtime more enriching and enjoyable. The more colorful the bowl, the greater the nutritional benefits!
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Has it been hot lately? Give parrots choices on hot days.
Many parrots handle warm climates, but even tropical species avoid all-day direct sun. In the wild they move between shade, canopy, water, and cooler microclimates—options captive birds need owners to provide. A cage in full sun removes those choices.
Signs of overheating include persistent open-mouth breathing, wings held away from the body, sitting low on the perch, lethargy, weakness, loss of balance, or difficulty perching. Severe cases can cause collapse, or unresponsiveness—medical emergencies needing immediate veterinary care.
Here at MAARS, even in air conditioning, Bizzy chooses to cool off a little more by hanging on the AC grate.
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Social media often shows parrots as funny, cuddly, talking companions. Who dance, sing, or act “cute” for views. 🦜 But those short clips rarely show the reality.
Parrots are wild animals with complex emotional, social, and physical needs. They are intelligent, loud, messy, long-lived, and deeply dependent on flock relationships, enrichment, and choice. What looks entertaining online can create unrealistic expectations that lead people to bring home a parrot without understanding the lifelong commitment.
The result? A growing parrot crisis. Thousands of parrots are surrendered, rehomed, neglected, or passed from home to home because their needs were underestimated. Sanctuaries like MAARS exist because parrots deserve more than impulse decisions and internet trends.
Parrots are not props, trends, or easy companions. They are wild beings who deserve understanding, respect, and a life built around their needs.
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