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Scaly Face Mite is a parasitic skin condition which most commonly effects budgies, canaries and finches. Scaly face is most commonly caused by Knemidokoptes which are eight-legged microscopic mites. The mites burrow in the non-feathered areas around the cere (the fleshy area above the beak), beak and eyes. The mites may also affect the vent and legs (scaly legs).   Knemidokoptes are highly contagious.  As such, if one bird has been infected, all birds that have come in contact with that bird will need to be treated. Damage to the tissue caused by the mites can be very painful. If left untreated, Scaly Face...

Parrotbox is excited to welcome a new range of toys to our store.  Based in Los Angeles in the USA, Planet Pleasures produce hand crafted, environmentally friendly bird toys.  Planet Pleasures toys are made with non-toxic, earth friendly materials that birds encounter in the wild such as palm leaves, coconut and bamboo. In addition to producing non-toxic, environmentally friendly toys for birds, Planet Pleasures work with fair trade groups and other organizations providing livelihoods for hundreds of families. Check out our range of Planet Pleasures toys now including piñatas, woven foot toys, shredders and shredding balls. Don’t forget we offer...

Our monthly subscription boxes for birds ship on the 15th of each month.  Get your order in now for shipping tomorrow!

The cuttlefish is a small to medium sized mollusk that is found throughout the ocean waters of the world. Cuttlefish have a large, elongated body with eight arms and two tentacles. There are 120 known species of cuttlefish found across the world varying in size from 15cm to the Australian giant cuttlefish which is often over 50cm in length (not including its tentacles) and weighing more than 10kg. Cuttlefish possess an internal structure called the cuttlebone (or cuttlefish bone).  Cuttlefish fill their cuttlebone with gasses to help control their buoyancy in the water. Cuttlebone provides a natural, inexpensive source of calcium carbonate...

New to the Parrotbox range of hanging toys is this great selection of hanging Loofah toys. Loofah toys are a great way to keep your birds not only entertained but are great for preening and picking. A safe non toxic material, Loofah is a great product to alleviate cage boredom. Add some color to your feathered friends cage with this great new range.