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Did you know that like humans, birds also require calcium to maintain their health?  Calcium is important to birds as it assists in maintaining a healthy skeletal structure.  Calcium facilitates the proper functioning of the muscular and nervous systems. Calcium is also required for blood to clot in wounds.  Calcium is particularly important during the breeding season. Without sufficient calcium, birds may not lay as many eggs as normal. Egg-laying females need calcium to help form strong eggshells. Calcium is also an important requirement for growing chicks. Chicks need calcium to help form strong bones. Chicks that do not get enough calcium may develop skeletal...

Did you know it's only one week until the Easter long weekend? Don't let your feathered friends miss out this Easter, order them a Parrotbox full of gifts and treats! Order a one-off gift box from $54.95 of surprise your bird with a three or six month subscription. Free delivery Australia wide for all Parrotboxes and orders over $50.

Are you an Australian manufacturer or importer of bird toys and associated products? Parrotbox Pet Supplies are currently seeking expressions of interest from Australian manufacturers of bird toys, cage accessories or any bird related item that may like to have their products showcased in upcoming monthly Parrotboxes. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your products and brand into the Australian marketplace within our hugely popular Parrotbox gift boxes. These products once released in our gift boxes will then be carried in stock for sale Australia wide creating great exposure for your brand. Home based manufacturers of natural products are also...

Whistler Macaw Tropical Medley mix is rich in essential fats and high in vitamins and minerals.  It is 100% Australian made and made from a mix of apple, apricot, banana chips, currants, grey sunflower seed, hulled oats, multi-colour vitamin/mineral pellets, papaya, peanuts, pineapple, safflower, corn (whole) and popcorn.  Whistler Macaw Tropical Medley Mix is suitable for all large exotic parrots, not just Macaws!  Our 700g packs of Tropical Medley Mix are now available for a low $12.66, reduced from $15.99 - while stocks last!  https://www.parrotbox.com.au/collections/treats/products/whistler-macaw-tropical-medley-premium-treat-mix

Parrots have what are known as Zygodactyl feet. This means they have the first and fourth toes of each foot directed backward and their second and third toes face forward. This arrangement of toes allows for greater proficiency in climbing and perching and grabbing and maneuvering objects like food.      Apart from when a bird is flying, it is standing on its feet all the time. Many companion parrots have their wings trimmed, or are caged for periods of the day and are therefore unable to consistently fly.  It is therefore vital that our bird’s feet are well cared for. As our companion parrots can...