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In 2700 BC, the Chinese king Emperor Shen Nung noticed that water in his cup transformed colour when certain leaves had blown into it. He relished the mild taste of the water and so he continued to experiment further, brewing varieties of leaves into the water

Parrots are social eaters and are likely to be more than happy to share a meal with you. The best meals to feed your pet parrot are fresh vegetables, fruit and pellets, or seeds.

In the wild, parrot's diet differs considerably and they like to eat fruit and fruit seeds, nuts, flowers, and corn where they can find them.

The Quaker Parrot is also known as Myiopsitta monachus. They are also called quaker parakeets, monk parrots, or monk parakeets. 

Some people attribute the quaker's name to the bird’s distinctive “quaking” motions. Even baby Quakers often quake when they’re begging for food.

Birds are often good at concealing signs that they are feeble. This is why many new bird owners may not know the symptoms of bird sickness. There are a few indications you should watch for to have the best chance of saving your pet from a life-threatening illness. If your bird shows any of these warnings, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible

Parrots chime for numerous reasons. They make a lot of noise to welcome a new day, to call their imaginary flock home at sunset, parrots shout when they are excited, and shout when they are bored.  They may shout when they hear people or machines screaming, and shout when the environment is too quiet.

It is essential to have an excellent birdcage to protect your bird, aid your bird in flapping its wing, and staying healthy. The size of your bird determines the size of the cage you get, and you have to invest in buying a quality cage if you do not intend to spend frequently on changing your birdcage.

The possibility of your pet's cages getting gnawed is usually high because parrots often chew, scratch, or wear the paint. They can eat up flakes of paint which can be detrimental to their health. Pet birds can also be susceptible to fumes from new paint.

Parakeets (also known as budgerigars) are very popular pet birds. With an average life span of seven to ten years, parakeets are friendly pets with a loving personality, making them popular companion birds.

Looking for an intelligent, socially active, and wild-colored pet companion?

The Amazon parrot is a perfect choice. These colorful fellows are mandatory social creatures who are constantly in need of interaction and attention. Hence, it takes an experienced bird owner to personally handle and care for the Amazon parrot.

The Eclectus bird aside from having a mesmerizing appearance is also a great companion.

Its feathers have a fur-like appearance and its females are mostly coloured bright red while the males are coloured bright green with a ‘candy corn’ coloured beak. For this reason, the Eclectus parrot is referred to as one of the most sexually dimorphic birds in the world.