Toucans and Diet Toucans are subject to iron storage disease or hemochromatosis. Therefore they need a low-iron diet. Following a strict diet is necessary to ensure toucans’ longevity in captivity. Many years ago toucans would often perish from hemochromatosis from diets that had too much iron. Luckily, this is no longer the case. Breeders, zoos, and pet owners have learned through sharing information with one another about what a proper[…]
