Vetafarm is a company that was founded in 1990 by two veterinarians, Dr. Tony Gestier and Dr. Colin Davis. They had a vision of improving the treatments available in their field, especially for the diseases and complications which didn't have a treatment at the time. They had a good start, and by 1990 they already managed to register the first ever Psittacosis treatment, which was the first medicine developed for companion birds in Australia. This was a huge win, because it proved that the company was really willing to go the extra mile and deliver on what they promised.
Darwin's Early Observations
The story of Vetafarm is one of pushing boundaries and developing better treatments for different types of animals, but our understanding of animals and how they have developed into their current state would be less comprehensive without the contributions of a certain individual. In 1831, a young man in his early 20's by the name of Charles Darwin decided to embark on a journey of exploration and research. He just graduated from the University of Cambridge's Christ College and had a desire to understand the world around him. He travelled to the Galapagos, together with Captain Fitzroy who was interested in mapping the area. Unlike the captain of the ship, Darwin wasn't interested in maps, but in what actually was there. He wanted to research the geology, fauna and flora of the places he visited and so he did.
When he returned back to England, after a 5 year voyage, he brought back multiple specimens and after a better examination he started to notice as many differences as resemblances. He arrived to understand that the multiple specimens he collected from different islands were actually the same species that had gone through particular adaptations to better suit the different food resources available on different islands. One of the first such discoveries has been made while paying close attention to some birds he had brought back. It has been concluded that they're all finches, but their beaks were different. Some have adapted beaks that are better shaped for cracking seeds, while others have longer beaks to help them hunt insects easier. With this knowledge Darwin started to put together his theory which made his name known for the centuries to come.
Parrots
Finches are wonderful birds and through the work of Darwin we can see that they come in many forms, some more beautiful than others. You could stay in a room and admire them as Darwin once did, but your admiration for them might be short-sighted though, if alongside the finch another bird would wish to make its presence noted. This other bird might charm you with its multitude of colours and with an even bigger diversity of shapes and sizes, than the finch could ever have. Yes, if a parrot would sit next to the finch, it’s a big chance it would steal the show and it could have multiple ways of doing so.
Parrots are birds that belong to the order of Psittaciformes and the Psittacidae family, which is a group that encompasses a multitude of species. Common characteristics outside their outstanding colours include their powerful curved beaks, strong legs that help them maintain an upright stance and their distinguished clawed feet which fall within the shape category of Zygodactyl. This shape means that their toe structure is different from other avians, parrots having two toes pointing backwards while the other two toes are pointing forward. This differs from other birds which predominantly have their claws in an Anisodactyl shape, which means they have one toe facing backwards and three toes facing forward. Parrots having their claws shaped in that way allowed them to develop extremely efficient grasping and climbing capabilities.
What Does a Parrot Eat?
Parrots are incredible creatures and they come in so many variations that if this article would explore each and every one of them it would very easily become a wonderful encyclopaedia, especially if each of them would be showcased with a photo portraying the parrots in their splendour. At the same time, in the eventuality that you want to buy a parrot or you already have one at home looking at you reading this article, it could be more relevant to focus on what to feed them and what to avoid giving them to ensure your little feathered friend a long and healthy life.
Considering that there is such a huge diversity of species that can fall under the name of “parrots” it is important to always consult yourself with a veterinarian or a knowledgeable pet shop owner on what are the best foods you can offer to the little bird that you chose to make an integral part of your life. Regardless of the species you choose to adopt, you can be certain that vitamins will always be good for their diet. Parrots can require Vitamin A, B6, B9, B12 and D, together with Calcium and Protein. Each of them helps to fulfil different purposes.
Vetafarm: A Healthy Choice for Your Parrots Nutrition
Knowing that each parrot species may have a different diet based on their size and metabolic requirements, it can become easily confusing for a new pet owner what to provide to their parrot to be certain that they get everything they require. Luckily for the newer pet owners but also for the ones that are more experienced, these days there are a multitude of companies that provide quality pellets. Vetafarm is one of such companies that since its inception had its mission to improve the life quality of all the animals by manufacturing innovative and healthy products, while offering guidance to their human’s stewards.
Conclusion
We have come a long way from Darwin’s expedition and his discoveries from the Islands of Galapagos. His discoveries and research live on with the people that have the same passion for understanding the world around us and love to connect the dots. Today we might not have the possibility of finding that many unrecorded species as Darwin did, so a voyage might not bring that much to our understanding as it did to him, but with our modern refined tools there are multiple possibilities that weren’t that present in his time. The dedicated team of Vetafarm is comprised by more than 60 such passionate people and they have already developed more than 450 specific animal products. They have started with big achievements and their motivation just grew with the years. Moving forward you might want to keep an eye on Vetafarm, because they plan to continue improving the life of animals, as they did for more than 30 years.