Fatty liver disease (FLD) is a common, but often missed condition in pet birds, especially parrots. It develops when excess fat accumulates in the liver, interfering with normal liver function. The most common causes include seed-heavy or high-fat diets, too many treats, lack of exercise, obesity, and long-term nutritional imbalance. Symptoms can be subtle at first, but often show up physically. Many birds with FLD develop an overgrown beak or abnormal beak growth, along with visible...

Have you ever been watching a movie and heard the “SQUAAAAAWK” of a macaw that makes you turn your head because you’re 99% sure you’ve...

Whether your bird is clipped or fully flighted, they should never be taken outdoors without proper safety measures in place. That means...